This week’s Android headlines; Galaxy Unpacked details and reaction, Galaxy AI updated, Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge surprise, Oppo’s ultimate foldable, Google Pixel plans and

Verizon is the only carrier currently offering free satellite messaging support for Galaxy S25. Other US carriers may eventually offer satellite messaging support on the Galaxy S25.

Google is releasing its previously announced Identity Check feature today, adding extra protection to "critical account and device settings" when you're not in a trusted location. With Identity Check enabled,

Samsung's execs and designers spin a wheel and decide which Galaxy S phone they should focus on. The others get minor upgrades. Prove me wrong.

Samsung is now rolling out the January 2025 security patch for the Galaxy A55, its current star mid-ranger - More details here.

Republished on January 24 with a new report suggesting an all-at-once upgrade for Galaxy S24 owners and the latest upgrade from Google confirmed as being available for One UI 7 users. Owners of Samsung flagships should be rightly excited about the imminent(ish) arrival of Android 15 on their phones,

This chip was announced late last year at Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii and already powers other devices from Android rivals such as Honor and OnePlus.

Unpacked is over, here are several other news stories that took the spotlight this week: Netflix raises its prices again, we got a new smartwatch for kids, Android 16's Beta rollout, Samsung could be working on a Tri-fold phone,

In a press release, Google states that it's rolling out a series of updates to improve the hearing aid experience on Android. Before this hits other devices, the company states Samsung's Galaxy S25 series will benefit from these updates first. The hearing aid update will impact users with next-gen Bluetooth GN Hearing and Oticon Intent products.

Android users who use assistive devices can anticipate in a new era of connection and control, right on their phone. New to the Samsung Galaxy S25 and harnessing its wireless audio LE Audio tech, Android will be adding next generation Bluetooth connectivity compatible with GN Hearing and Oticon Intent hearing aid devices.

Samsung Galaxy phones are the top-selling Android phones every year, but they keep getting more stale. Are you happy?