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Galaxy A56, Galaxy A36 5G, and Galaxy A06 smartphones spotted on Google Play Console
Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G, and Galaxy A06 5G smartphones have recently been spotted on the Google Play Console page. It seems the Korean tech giant is planning to expand its latest mid-range lineup with some more handsets. Though these devices might not excite you much!
Recently, the Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56 smartphones have leaked through renders with new designs and four different colures options. The Galaxy A36 may come in white, purple, black, and green, and the A56 may be available in grey, pink, black, and green, however, the marketing names may vary slightly with the “Awesome” profile.
According to the details, Galaxy A56, Galaxy A36 5G, and Galaxy A06 stepped into the Google Play Console with the a56x, a36x, and a06x codes, respectively.
On the other hand, the listing also reveals two more model numbers SM-M066B and SM-E066B, which are believed to be the identities of the Galaxy M06 5G and Galaxy F06 5G respectively. It is worth noting that the Galaxy F06 was recently launched in India with One UI 7 and four years of support.
The name of the device is highlighted on the page, confirming its existence, but nothing else is revealed about these phones. So, let’s take a look at the leaks and rumors about the device so far.
Galaxy A56 5G
Rumors claim the Galaxy A56 5G has a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED panel, Exynos 1580 chip, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, and a triple-camera setup with a 50MP primary camera. There’s a 12MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP macro camera.
Galaxy A36 5G
Previous information shows that the Galaxy A36 has a 6..64-inch Super AMOLED display, a 50MP triple camera, and a 5,000mAh battery with 45W charging support. The device will be powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 SoC and offer Android 15-based One UI 7.0 out of the box.
Galaxy A06 5G
Previous reports have claimed that the Galaxy A06 5G features a 6.7-inch HD+ LCD display, Dimensity 6300 processor, up to 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, 5000mAh battery, and a triple camera setup that includes a 50MP main and 2MP depth sensors, while, the device may sport an 8MP selfie camera on the front.
Samsung is preparing to release its next major software update, One UI 8.5, which is expected to arrive next month with the Galaxy S26 series. Testing of the initial beta builds of this update has already begun, and new information suggests that Samsung is planning a significant upgrade to Game Booster+ in One UI 8.5.
Game Booster+ is the tool that improves gaming performance and controls on Galaxy phones. According to information via Samsung Community, the One UI 8.5 update with Game Booster+ will bring many new features, including Gamepad Touch Mapping, CPU and GPU Settings, Fast-forward Game Intros, and more.
The Gamepad Touch Mapping is one of the biggest additions, which allows you to control even touch-only games with the pad.
Moreover, this upcoming Game Booster+ update will replace the “Turn on Game Booster GPU Settings” with CPU and GPU Settings. Gamers can tweak their CPU and GPU for game-specific performance optimization.
Last but not least, One UI 8.5 also brings the Fast-forward Game Intros videos option in the Game Booster+, which lets users play much faster, so players can start gaming almost right away.
Currently, these features are only available on Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra phones running One UI 8.5.
Samsung kept on enhancing Galaxy smartphones with new software releases, and in the latest edition, the company has surprised the most popular Galaxy A series phone, the Samsung Galaxy A55, with the January 2026 security update.
However, Samsung recently greeted the Galaxy A55 users with a new One UI 8 update, which primarily optimizes the user experience and performance in some scenarios. In terms of version, it is getting the One UI firmware version A556BXXSCCZA1.
The January 2026 security update for Galaxy A55 with model number SM-A556B is currently available for Europe, and other markets should receive the same update in the coming days.
This update comes with several new security improvements and stability enhancements found in the previous software version. This shows that the company is still thinking about its older smartphone users and continues to release new updates to provide a better user experience. Unfortunately, this update is not available to global users, which is somewhat disappointing.
Keeping your Galaxy phone updated is very important. These updates help protect your device from new security risks, fix hidden problems, and ensure your phone remains fast and reliable. They also prepare your Galaxy device for future improvements and features.
The update is being released in batches and may take some time to reach all eligible units in the global market. Though you can try installing it manually via Settings >> Software update >> Download and install. , and follow the on-screen instructions.
Samsung Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra users are currently testing the new One UI 8.5 features through the Beta Program, ahead of the official release. Now, new reports suggest that Samsung may soon roll out the One UI 8.5 Beta 4 update for the Galaxy S25 series.
A reliable tipster has discovered a new One UI 8.5 beta build, along with a corresponding changelog, for the Galaxy S25 series. The build number is ending ZZAB, which means Samsung is currently testing it internally. This indicates that the Korean tech giant is preparing a new beta update for these S series phones.
According to reports, One UI 8.5 will bring major upgrades to Bixby. Additionally, a bug that occurs when clicking on the search history in the phone app will be fixed in an upcoming beta version.
In addition, it can resolve the issue of calls switching to the device speaker in certain situations when using a Bluetooth headset. In addition, an issue has been fixed in the upcoming beta build where there was a problem pasting phone numbers into the keypad after clicking on a call link.
Moreover, it will fix an issue where AI Select does not automatically close when “Copy” is selected.
Galaxy S25 One UI 8.5 Beta 4 Changelog:
- Version: One UI 8.5, ZZAB
Bugs that have been fixed
- Applied Bixby update
- Fixed an issue when clicking search history in the phone app
- Resolved the problem where calls switch to the device under specific conditions while using a BT headset.
- Fixed an issue when pasting phone numbers into the keypad after clicking a call link
- Fixed an issue where AI Select does not automatically close when “Copy” is selected
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