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Early One UI 8.5 firmware code reveals Samsung's new designation for the Galaxy S26 Ultra's rumored charging speed upgrade

https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/one-ui-8-5-code-reveals-samsungs-plan-to-rebrand-its-fast-charging-tech
This could be the official name for the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s charging upgrade
One UI code may have confirmed 'Super Fast Charging 3.0' is the branding for Samsung’s new 60W charging speed.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Plex is now enforcing a paywall for this previously free feature

https://www.androidcentral.com/streaming-tv/plex-just-killed-a-beloved-feature-for-remote-users
Plex locks remote TV streaming behind a paywall, starting with Roku
Plex is officially ending free remote streaming for TV users, demanding a subscription pass.
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November 27, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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Holidays should be joyful, not stressful! Don’t rely on AI for gifting. Do your own research and make informed decisions! Here's how: https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/why-you-shouldnt-trust-ai-when-doing-your-black-friday-shopping

🎁🔍 #BlackFriday
AI is great for a lot of things, but you shouldn’t trust it when doing your Black Friday shopping. Here's why and who you should really trust to point you in the right direction
Let's talk about tech.
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November 27, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Reports flying around suggest Samsung could give its Galaxy users a merry One UI 8.5 beta next month #Samsung
https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/samsung-may-look-to-gift-galaxy-users-a-one-ui-8-5-beta-in-december
A Samsung One UI 8.5 Beta might cheer Galaxy users up in December
Samsung could start its beta for its One UI 8.5 software very soon.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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AI shopping tools might seem innovative, but beware! They may not lead you to the best deals this Black Friday. Do your own research! #BlackFriday

https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/why-you-shouldnt-trust-ai-when-doing-your-black-friday-shopping
AI is great for a lot of things, but you shouldn’t trust it when doing your Black Friday shopping. Here's why and who you should really trust to point you in the right direction
Let's talk about tech.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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After its Disney battle, YouTube TV and TelevisaUnivision have settled on a deal to return channels to viewers #YouTube
https://www.androidcentral.com/streaming-tv/youtube-tv/youtube-tv-univision-settle-on-terms-to-return-content-after-nearly-60-days-in-the-dark
YouTube TV's negotiations with TelevisaUnivision end, content will return
YouTube TV and TelevisaUnivision have agreed on terms to return content to viewers.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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🎶💰Spotify seems set to crank up those prices again for U.S. subscribers in 2026.Will you stick around or cancel? #Spotify

https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/spotify/spotify-might-raise-prices-again-for-us-users-in-early-2026
Spotify might raise prices again for US users in early 2026
Spotify's anticipated price hike for U.S. subscribers, rumored for early 2026, could mark the third increase in less than three years.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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🚀 Big changes are coming for Meta! The rumored Quest 4 may ditch the name and bring a lighter, more powerful upgrade at $800! #MetaQuest #VR

https://www.androidcentral.com/gaming/virtual-reality/new-meta-quest-4-rumors-lighter-headset-2025
Fresh Meta Quest 4 rumors purport high-end specs, a much thinner and lighter design, a potential price, and the death of the Quest namesake
Meta may be looking to change names for its headsets again, starting with a revolutionary design for its standalone headsets.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Meta Quest 4 rumors reveal high-end specs and a new name: What to expect from the sleek design

https://www.androidcentral.com/gaming/virtual-reality/new-meta-quest-4-rumors-lighter-headset-2025
Fresh Meta Quest 4 rumors purport high-end specs, a much thinner and lighter design, a potential price, and the death of the Quest namesake
Meta may be looking to change names for its headsets again, starting with a revolutionary design for its standalone headsets.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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🔥 Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 sits below the Elite, but still packs serious power for more affordable flagships

https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/qualcomm/snapdragon-8-gen-5-announced
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 8 Gen 5: Flagship performance for affordable phones
Bringing next-gen power without Elite pricing.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Google's new update makes YouTube TV's preview screen in the Live tab kind of pointless

https://www.androidcentral.com/streaming-tv/youtube-tv/youtube-tvs-new-live-guide-wants-to-look-cleaner-but-one-change-may-annoy-mobile-users
YouTube TV Live tab on mobile adds friction where it hurts most
YouTube TV's new Live Guide arrives on mobile, and you may not like it.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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💰 You won't believe your eyes! The Galaxy Tab S11 is cheaper than our favorite budget tablet this Black Friday! Get it for $150 with trade-in! #TechDeals #GalaxyTab

https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/you-wont-believe-how-cheap-you-can-get-the-best-android-tablet-for
You won't believe how cheap the best Android tablet just became for Black Friday
Seeing is believing, believing is seeing.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Google's AI invades your YouTube Music 2025 Recap

https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/youtube-music-2025-recap-has-a-new-ai-thatll-actually-talk-to-you-about-your-taste
YouTube Music 2025 Recap has an AI chatbot to grill your listening habits
Google supercharges YouTube Music Recap with an AI chat you’ll actually use.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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🔥 This is NOT a drill! 💥 The best streaming deal ever: Disney Plus & Hulu bundle @ $4.99/month! 😱 Don't miss out, ends December 1st! #DealOfTheYear

https://www.androidcentral.com/streaming-tv/this-is-not-a-test-the-best-black-friday-streaming-deal-of-2025-is-here-and-it-changes-everything
This is not a test - the best Black Friday streaming deal of 2025 is here, and it changes EVERYTHING
Get a year of Disney Plus and Hulu for the price of a cup of coffee every month.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Google is developing a desktop-focused Android variant dubbed Aluminium OS, according to a job listing that confirms the project publicly for the first time

https://www.androidcentral.com/chromebooks-laptops/googles-aluminium-os-could-be-androids-big-desktop-breakout
ChromeOS isn’t dead, but Google’s new Aluminium OS might be the future
Aluminium OS is probably the internal codename for Google’s next-gen desktop OS built on Android.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Nubia is allegedly working on a "Fold" that could give its competitors something to pay attention to
https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/zte/alleged-nubia-fold-could-bring-new-competition-to-the-foldable-game
Nubia rumored to have a 'Fold' of its own on the way
Nubia is rumored to have a "Nubia Fold" in the process, as well as another Flip.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Samsung might be giving Bixby a long-overdue overhaul and turn it from a basic command bot into a true conversational assistant

https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/galaxy-s26-could-mark-bixbys-comeback-with-perplexity-doing-the-heavy-lifting
Samsung might finally fix Bixby with a Perplexity-powered overhaul
Samsung is reportedly planning the most dramatic Bixby overhaul we’ve ever seen, and its launchpad will be the Galaxy S26.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Google's Pixel Studio is preparing a new update for animated images, but there's also something in store for Pixel 8 users #Google
https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-preps-pixel-studio-update-that-turns-created-images-into-animations
Pixel Studio may receive a rumored 'Animate Image' update
Google is seemingly preparing an "animate image" update for the Pixel Studio.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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OnePlus 15’s first update Is a massive 2.3GB overhaul — here’s what you get

https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/oneplus/oneplus-15-picks-up-its-first-big-update-and-its-packed-with-quality-of-life-upgrades
OnePlus 15 gets its first update — and it’s surprisingly packed
OnePlus 15’s first software patch delivers speed boosts and smarter customization.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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Gmail's been spotted rolling out an update that makes your email alerts feel like a text #Google
https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/gmail/gmail-gives-android-users-a-window-into-email-attachments-with-this-update
Gmail's Android alerts now offer previews for its attachments
Gmail gets easier, as attachment previews get spotted in its notifications.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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OnePlus will launch a new Watch Lite next month that looks suspiciously like an Oppo watch; here's what we know https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/oneplus-watch/oneplus-watch-lite-announced-with-oppo-watch-s-design
The OnePlus Watch Lite arrives soon as a skinny Oppo Watch S lookalike; will it be a Galaxy Watch FE rival or something new?
OnePlus promises a more affordable Watch 3 alternative with 'flagship-level' features, but it won't be the OnePlus Watch 3R.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Google continues to systematically replace 'Assistant' with 'Gemini' across Android menus

https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/gemini-continues-pushing-out-google-assistant-in-a-steady-rebrand-effort
Assistant is fading fast as Google’s menus make Gemini the default brain
Google is swapping out Assistant labels for Gemini all over the Android interface.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Google Photos may be bringing back a beloved editing feature you demanded

https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-photos-may-soon-reverse-one-of-its-most-annoying-changes
Google Photos is apparently bringing back a fan-favorite editing tool
Google Photos may be resurrecting its best manual tool for fixing crooked photos.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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OnePlus is coming for your wallet with a new 'value flagship' and a budget tablet set to launch in North America

https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/oneplus/oneplus-confirms-us-launch-for-15r-unveils-first-stylus-for-budget-tablet-line
OnePlus 15R targets the US next, Pad Go 2 lands with its first-ever stylus
OnePlus is gearing up to launch the 15R and the Pad Go 2 tablet on December 17, 2025.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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The OnePlus 15 is a tough phone. How tough? Well, it survived this grueling test #OnePlus
https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/oneplus/the-oneplus-15-enters-the-gauntlet-and-it-neither-bends-nor-burns
OnePlus 15 struts through a grueling durability test
OnePlus 15 gets put through a durability test and earns its stripes.
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November 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM