Since 2009, Stefan has written on mobile tech, starting at GSM Helpdesk. A photography enthusiast, he co-founded DroidApp.nl with Luke in 2014, combining in-depth articles with his own striking review photos.
There are security updates, Android version updates and several other types of updates. The Google Play system updates also come along every month. Now, the September update has been released, with its accompanying new features. We list them.
A new week, a new Android Update Bulletin. In the new overview of week 38, we list which Android updates appeared for different devices. Is your device among them?
As smartphones gained ground, Sony Ericsson came out with the Sony Ericsson Txt Pro in 2011. This messaging- and social media-focused device had a nice design and featured a slide-out, full QWERTY keyboard, but it was not an Xperia.
In the French capital Paris, Huawei has announced the new Watch GT 6 models. The new smartwatches offer even better battery life. However, the manufacturer presented even more products.
A new product from Nothing has been announced. This time not a smartphone, but a new accessory. It is the Nothing Ear (3). Inside the case, these earbuds have a striking feature: a microphone.
Google has released a new test version of Android 16. With Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2, the brand is adding several new features and improvements for the Pixel devices. What's new with the update?
A new version of Google Maps is rolling out for Android. The new version of the mapping service is enhanced with Material 3 Expressive improvements. These are some minor tweaks, but ones that are immediately eye-catching. Think revamped maps.
Samsung is nice and busy with updates this week. Another batch of devices are being updated with the September security update. We see this for several A-series devices and Galaxy S23 series models.
The Google Pixel 10 series has received its second September update. This important update addresses some issues. These include a fix that prevents the screen from going black. The update is available for three models.
Good news for owners of Galaxy S25 models. The manufacturer has started updating these devices to Android 16 with One UI 8 in the Netherlands and Belgium, among other countries.
Next week, we will get the official announcement of the Xiaomi 15T series. The Xiaomi 15T has now surfaced in the rumour circuit. Specifications of the new smartphone are thus on the street.
A new update has been announced by Nothing. With the update to Android 16, users will also get access to the manufacturer's new skin. The curtain has now finally come down on Nothing OS 4.0.
A major update is rolling out for the Sony Xperia 1 VII. The company's latest high-end smartphone is getting the major update to Android 16. The update is also available immediately in Europe.
A fine improvement for free Spotify users. It is finally possible to choose your own songs from a playlist. Until now, that was not possible, and you had to make do with the music service's own choices.
A second screen, and it does so on the back of the smartphone. The feature is on its way to Xiaomi's latest devices. We are going to see the feature back on the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Pro Max, and a video shows how it works.
A major update is imminent for Samsung Galaxy devices. The update to Android 16 with One UI 8 is being worked on for a whole range of devices. A local branch of Samsung has now shared an overview with specific dates when the update will become available.