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Bye-Bye Monthly Updates: Galaxy S21 series phone shift to Quarterly plan
Samsung recently released its February 2025 software update details, and there’s a big change for the Galaxy S21 series. Starting in February 2025, Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra phones will no longer receive monthly security updates, Instead, they will now get updates quarterly update plan.
This means that users of these phones will now receive software updates every three months instead of every month.
The Korean tech giant has recently announced its revised update schedule for its Galaxy devices with February 2025, which places the Galaxy S21 5G, Galaxy S21+ 5G, and Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G in the Monthly Updates to Quarterly update category.
Apart from this, Samsung has also included the recently launched Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra in the monthly security update plan. Also, Galaxy M05 and Galaxy F05 are also listed in the quarterly security update plan. Read more…
Launched in 2021, the Galaxy S21 series phone came with Android 11 pre-installed. Since then, it has received three major Android updates and will receive its last major Android OS upgrade (Android 15). After that, the device will no longer be eligible for additional major Android OS updates. Users will still receive security updates, which will now be delivered every three months.
If you are using the Galaxy S21 series and are thinking of buying a new phone, it might be a good idea to check out the latest models of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series. The company introduced the Galaxy S25 series including the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra at Galaxy Unpacked 2025 on January 22. These phones come pre-installed with Android 15-based One UI 7.0. Pre-orders started the same day and the first sale is scheduled for February 7.
The Galaxy S21 series will receive security updates every three months instead of every month. If you want to stay up to date with the latest security and new features, you may want to consider upgrading to a new Samsung Galaxy device.
Samsung is all set to introduce its first-generation flagship slim smartphones. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is expected to be held on May 13, 2025, while an official-looking teaser just leaked.
Well-known tipster Evan Blass today leaked a Galaxy S25 Edge teaser that Samsung should have kept to itself. The image displays “Beyond Slim,” which highlights the upcoming phone’s slim profile and launch date.
As per the teaser, Samsung will launch the Galaxy S25 Edge on May 13, but a new leak has revealed the phone’s full specifications.
It is worth noting that the Galaxy S25 Edge is the fourth model to arrive this month, ahead of the Galaxy S25 FE, which was launched later this year.
According to WinFuture, the Galaxy S25 Edge will feature a 6.66-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x display with a maximum brightness of 2,600 nits. It will also have a 1-120Hz refresh rate and will be protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2. It will have extremely thin bezels and weigh around 160 grams, It is IP68-rated for dust and water resistance.
Moreover, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge will reportedly come with a powerful 200MP primary camera (f/1.7, 85-degree FOV) with OIS and a 12MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.2, 120-degree FOV), plus a 12MP selfie snapper (f/2.2, 80-degree FOV).
As for the body, the S25 Edge will have a strong but lightweight titanium frame and glass on both sides. It will run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB or 512GB storage options.
In addition, the Galaxy S25 Edge will support the latest connectivity options, including Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 7, and dual SIM or eSIM. The phone will also pack a 3,900mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging.
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Surprise! Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 starts receiving One UI 7 (Android 15) update
After several Galaxy Z series smartphones, Samsung has finally started rolling out the One UI 7 update based on Android 15 for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3. This update brings several new features and enhancements to provide a next-level foldable experience. It is currently available in South Korea, and the company will soon expand it to more countries. This series. As always, this major update is rolling out gradually, so it may take some hours or days to reach all models.
Users of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 smartphones can identify the One UI 7 update by the One UI build versions F711NKSU8KYD9 and F926NKSU7KYD9, respectively. The installation package size of this update is around 4 GB. This major update makes the phones of this series more useful, smarter, and secure.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 have completed their Android OS update cycle with the One UI 7 update, and it is not eligible for the next OS update, Android 16. However, it is still suitable for security updates.
If you are using a third-generation foldable smartphone, install the update now via Settings >> Software update >> Download and install. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the update and enjoy the new features and improvements!
Based on Android 15, the One UI 7 update brings several new features and enhancements to deliver a next-level experience. After installing this update, you can now expand folders on the home screen for easy access. Also, it brings the Now bar on the lock screen that shows important information without unlocking your phone.
In addition, it installs the April 2025 Android security patch to improve system security and stability. This update makes your device smarter, more secure, and stable.
Last month, Samsung rolled out the Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G, and Galaxy A26 5G with the One UI 7 software update. Today, the company announced that select Galaxy A series devices will soon support AI assistant activation via the side button with One UI 7.
A fan-favorite feature, AI assistant activation via the side button is already available to more users across the Galaxy S series and furthers Samsung’s vision of democratizing the latest AI experiences.
Now, users of select Galaxy A series devices will also be able to enjoy smart AI experiences, including launching Google’s AI-powered assistant, Gemini, by pressing and holding the Side button.
In addition to the Side button features, select Galaxy A series devices will soon support Awesome Intelligence with One UI 7.
Notably, Samsung will roll out the Gemini AI side button feature for the Galaxy A-series with the One UI 7 OTA from early May. Selected Galaxy devices include:
- Galaxy A56 5G
- Galaxy A55 5G
- Galaxy A54 5G
- Galaxy A36 5G
- Galaxy A35 5G
- Galaxy A34 5G
- Galaxy A26 5G
- Galaxy A25 5G
- Galaxy A25e 5G
- Galaxy A24
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