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OnePlus might launch Galaxy Z Flip FE competitor next year
When it comes to the flagship folding phone, OnePlus currently presents only the OnePlus Open, a fold-style smartphone that competes directly with the Samsung Galaxy book-style foldable phones. However, a new rumor says that the company might launch a chipper clamshell Flip-style smartphone, which means that OnePlus could have a competitor for the first Galaxy Z Flip FE.
Recently, there have been rumors that Samsung is gearing up to launch the first Galaxy Z Flip FE in 2025. The flip-style phone might use the same display technology as the Galaxy Z Flip7. However, the company could reduce prices using inferior cameras and a lower-end chipset.
According to the post from an account that goes by a tipster from China, known as Digital Chat Staton, OnePlus might launch a flip-style foldable smartphone next year like the Galaxy Z Flip 6. He claims that this upcoming device will reportedly be part of the Ace series, which is typically exclusive to the Chinese market. The Ace series won’t be a true high-end device and is more like Samsung’s Galaxy FE lineup. The leaker claims the device could arrive in Q2 2025.
However, the Chinese tech giant has previously launched some Ace series phones as R series models in the global markets, so we are keeping our hopes up. So, it appears that OnePlus is competing with Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Flip FE with its First of Kind for OnePlus.
OnePlus flip phone might likely be a rebranded Oppo Find N Flip series model, given that the OnePlus Open is a rebranded variant of the OPPO Find N3. The last Find N3 Flip features a triple camera setup and the Galaxy Z Flip has a dual camera setup, which is one of the major drawbacks. So, OnePlus’s upcoming flip-style phone might be ahead in the camera department compared to the Galaxy Z Flip from Samsung.
July 2025 is near, and Samsung is regularly working to release One UI 8 Beta 3 for the Galaxy S25 series. Meanwhile, Samsung is also testing One UI 8 for other Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy A55. Recently, new information has surfaced showing that Samsung is moving forward with testing One UI 8 for another Galaxy A series phone.
According to the tipster, the Samsung Galaxy A55 with SM-A556E and Android 16-based One UI 8 has scored impressively on the benchmark, with a single-core score of 1150 and a multi-core score of 3417. These scores suggest the A55 will offer amazing performance to handle everyday tasks and multitask easily.
These builds suggest that Samsung is actively working on bringing One UI 8 to this model.
One UI 8 update will mark the start of a new software upgrade cycle for Samsung’s mid-range Galaxy A55 smartphone. Notably, the Korean tech giant promises to provide four major Android updates to the Galaxy A55, so users can expect the phone to stay up-to-date with the latest features for several years.
Samsung is already testing this software on several devices. Earlier, the Galaxy A56 was spotted on Samsung’s servers with One UI 8, and now the A55 is joining the online benchmark Geekbench. This shows that the company is regularly working on the development of the next version of the One UI skin.
It’s possible that some Galaxy A55 users could get to try Android 16 early through a beta program, but this hasn’t been confirmed yet. Samsung will likely release the beta first for the latest A series models like the Galaxy A56, and other mid-range devices could get a chance to try new features later.
Stay tuned for more information as the One UI 8 Beta update is reportedly going to be released this week.
Samsung has started expanding One UI 8 Beta to Galaxy S25 devices, allowing users to enjoy new features and enhancements ahead of an official release. Meanwhile, the company is also rolling out the June 2025 security update for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 smartphones.
Samsung’s June 2025 security update for Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 is currently available in Europe, and the company will expand it soon to more countries. The fresh update installs the latest Android security patch released in June 2025 to improve system security.
June 2025 security update for Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 can be identified via One UI build version F731BXXS5EYF1 and F946BXXS5EYF1, respectively. It is an initial rollout, so it may take some hours or days to reach all models.
It is worth noting that this update is based on Android 15 and One UI 7. Users of these devices will get the One UI 8 update in the coming months. Samsung has not confirmed these smartphones for beta, so it is possible that users may get the stable update directly.
You can download the latest security update to prepare your device for future updates. For this, you just need to tap on Settings >> Software update >> Download and install.
Samsung June 2025 Security Patch Details
Samsung’s March 2025 security update brings critical fixes for more than 55 vulnerabilities found in older versions of the software. Google patched 36 high-level security issues. This month’s Android patch does not fix any critical or moderate labeled CVEs.
Samsung has also targeted 19 specific security vulnerabilities and exposures (SVEs), including issues related to the camera, AudioService, Samsung Cloud for Galaxy Watch, ThemeManager, ScreenCapture for Galaxy Watch, fingerprint trustlet, Bluetooth, and increasing the overall security of its devices.
Samsung has pushed the June 2025 security update for the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, Galaxy S21 Ultra, and Galaxy S21 FE smartphones. This update is currently rolling out for some carrier-locked devices in the US, and the company will soon expand it to more countries.
Users of the Galaxy S21 series can identify the June 2025 security update through One UI build versions given below.
- Galaxy S21 – G991USQSGHYF2
- Galaxy S21 Plus – G996USQSGHYF2
- Galaxy S21 Ultra – G998USQSGHYF2
- Galaxy S21 FE (Exynos) – G990USQSHHYF4
Samsung is rolling out a new software update with system security improvements to keep your files and data safe on your phone. This update also optimizes system stability to provide seamless and uninterrupted functionality on your device.
Samsung Galaxy S21 series smartphone users can install the latest update to enhance the security and stability of their devices. You can download the update via Settings >> Software update >> Download and install.
Samsung June 2025 Security Patch Details
According to SMR, Samsung’s June 2025 security update addresses 36 high-level Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) provided by Google. In addition to the Android patch, Samsung has included 19 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) items in the June 2025 patch. These fixes are aimed at boosting the overall security and stability of Galaxy devices.
On the other hand, Samsung confirmed to unveil the One UI 8 stable update along with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 smartphones in July 2025. The company is currently testing the One UI 8 features on the Galaxy S25 series with the beta program.
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