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• Galaxy S23 Ultra users report a strange "pink vertical line" on their screen after downloading the One UI 8.5 upgrade.
• A user states more problems have surfaced, such as glitches, animation bugs, and flickering font sizes/display scaling.
• Recent report say Samsung removed the video filters option from Galaxy phones downloading the One UI 8.5 update.

Samsung has continued to roll out One UI 8.5 to its

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• Google detailed its June security patch for Pixel phones shortly after Android 17 and its Pixel Drop went live.
• The company is still focused on fixing lingering display problems, as well as battery charging issues that weren't quite solved in May.
• Android 17 brings a few new features for Pixels, but it also bolsters security and threat detection.

Google's busy week continues as a new security patch is

While everything else seems to be getting more expensive lately, there's one crucial commodity that's been largely unaffected: wireless service. With the growing ubiquity of prepaid carriers, even the largest mobile service providers are beginning to lower their prices and offer new data plans for the budget-minded consumer.

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• Samsung is reportedly rolling out One UI 9 Beta 3 to a few regions with enrolled Galaxy S26 devices.
• The patch is 1.7GB and includes mostly bug fixes for Galaxy S26 phones.
• Samsung has been speeding ahead with One UI 9, as tests originally began early in May before Beta 2 arrived later that same month.

Samsung's development for One UI 9 continues this week, as reports state another beta is rolling out

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• A new leak claims the OnePlus 16 could feature a 185Hz display, up from 165Hz on the OnePlus 15.
• OnePlus is reportedly testing ultra-slim 1mm bezels on all four sides for a more immersive design.
• The OnePlus 16 is rumored to pack a huge 9,000mAh battery with support for 120W fast charging.

A new leak has shed some light on the display specs of the OnePlus 16, and it looks like OnePlus is going all in

What you need to know

• Samsung announces a real-world campaign alongside Sony and Spider-Man: Brand New Day that brings the movie's Spidey Tracker to life.
• On June 17, users can interact with the Spidey Tracker to see where our favorite webslinger is, and you might spot hidden easter eggs and more.
• Samsung is showcasing its foldables and watches in the new movie, displaying the line's usability.

We all know the classic Spid

What you need to know

• Google's June Pixel Drop brings a few new features to its Pixel phones and folds, such as "Screen reactions" that integrates selfie videos with screen recordings in Android 17.
• Another Android 17-based feature is "Bubbles," giving Pixel users new ways to hop between apps, which is also known as "Bubble Bar" on Folds.
• Google expands several features to more Pixel phones and users in more countries, alongside an "E

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• School is out, and Google's rolling out a parental control update for parents with kids who have phones, as we prepare to download Android 17.
• In the Settings menu, these controls bring a daily limit, app limits, and downtime schedule.
• Parents can also select a rating limit for apps on the Play Store, so if you want the highest restriction, "E" for everyone is ideal.

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