Firmware

Samsung isn’t due to launch the next major update for its smartphones for a few months. However, the signs have started appearing that the company has test firmware in development. This puts it on track to launch major new firmware updates in the near future. Potential test firmware that may be launched as One UI 5.0 or One UI 4.1.1 has now been spotted. These builds are in development for the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and the Galaxy S22 Ultra. Samsung is working on a major firmware update for the Galaxy S22 series These…

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 firmware development has begun, a report has claimed. Both the foldable smartphones from Samsung are expected to hit the market in the coming months. The development comes at a time when the rumour mill is churning out information regarding the hardware and design of the smartphones from all quarters. In a recent report, it was claimed that the Galaxy Z Flip 4 will have a less noticeable foldable display crease.As per a report by SamMobile, Samsung has started firmware…

Last updated: June 3rd, 2022 at 19:20 UTC+02:00 Exciting times are up ahead for Samsung fans. We’re only a few months away from the launch of Samsung’s 2022 foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4. A lot has to happen before these devices hit the market but the wheels are definitely turning in that direction. Samsung has now started the firmware development for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and the Galaxy Z Flip 4. This is a key step before the launch of any new device and when seen in conjunction with…

Last updated: June 1st, 2022 at 14:21 UTC+02:00 One UI 4.1 is available for countless Galaxy smartphones, but as always, One UI is not exactly the same on every Samsung phone and tablet available. Some features can be missing from some devices due to technical limitations or other reasons, which is why Galaxy Z Flip 3 customers don’t have access to Smart Widgets even if they update their devices to One UI 4.1. Thankfully, Samsung is now rolling out a new firmware update for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 in South Korea, and it…

Last updated: May 27th, 2022 at 13:55 UTC+02:00 The Galaxy A42 5G has received a few firmware updates this year, and its journey continues. Samsung is now updating the Galaxy A42 5G with a new firmware update containing the May 2022 security patch. The new update identified by firmware version A426BXXU3DVE2 is presently rolling out in Taiwan, but other markets should soon follow. The Galaxy A42 5G hasn’t received an update in a couple of months, and when Android 12 came in March, it contained that month’s security…

Redmi 10 Prime+ 5G is expected to launch soon in India as a firmware update for the smartphone has recently been spotted on Xiaomi's firmware updater website. The handset was also seen on the Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) certification database with the model number 22041219I. The smartphone is said to be a rebranded version of the recently-launched Redmi Note 11E. It is expected that Redmi Note 11E will be rebranded with three different monikers for different markets. The smartphone was launched in China in…

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macOS Monterey 12.3 has been released by Apple to bring Universal Control for Mac and iPad users. The new feature, which is currently in beta, allows you to use a single mouse and keyboard across your Mac. The new macOS release also brings spatial audio support and new emojis. Alongside the macOS Monterey update, Apple has introduced watchOS 8.5, iOS 15.4, and iPadOS 15.4. The iPhone maker has also enabled users to restore firmware of their Apple Watch directly from the iPhone, without requiring them to visit a nearby…

Apple has released a new update for the MagSafe Battery Pack, which brings an improvement to its charging performance. You will now be able to charge your iPhone handsets wirelessly with this battery pack at a speed of 7.5W compared to 5W prior to the update. The MagSafe Battery Pack is compatible with the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 models. According to the company, depending on the iPhone variant, it can provide up to 70 percent additional charge to the handset.Apple MagSafe Battery Pack firmware version 2.7: How to…

Apple is reportedly working on a new Mac mini model, according to details spotted by a developer in the firmware of the recently launched Apple Studio Display. The company launched the first Apple Silicon powered Mac mini in 2020, and the purported successor to the M1 Mac mini is tipped to feature the M1 Pro and M1 Max processors — or a new processor, dubbed the M2 chip. Apple, which is preparing to host its annual WWDC conference in June, is yet to officially reveal any details of plans to launch new Mac models or their…