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One UI 8 could release sooner if this Android 16 rumor comes true
Google and Samsung are yet to release Android 15 and One UI 7 Beta for Pixel and Galaxy devices. Meanwhile, a new rumor suggests Android 16 could come sooner than expected, indicating an early One UI 8 arrival too.
According to AndroidAuthority, Google could release the next Android in Q2 2025. If Android 16 debuts months ahead of the usual timeframe, other vendors could also speed up their device optimization, such as Galaxy’s One UI 8.
In addition to the release, the report also talks about the codename of the next OS. Mishaal believes the Android 16 looks to be codenamed “Baklava.” Android 15 was “vanilla ice cream” or “VIC” and Android 16 is rumored to be codenamed “Baklava.”
- Baklava is a flaky pastry associated with Armenian, Greek, Iranian, Turkish, and other cuisines.
While Android 15 coming in mid-October 2024, Google released Android 14 on October 4, 2023, Android 13 on August 15, 2022, Android 12 on October 4, 2021, Android 11 on September 8, 2020, and Android 10 on September 3, 2019.
As One UI completely relies on Android, delay and early arrival are also dependent. Android 16 release in the second quarter would be unusual for Google, which usually releases major Android versions in August, September, or October.
It’s crazy to talk about One UI 8 when we don’t have any sign of One UI 7 Beta. Samsung is continuously testing the new version. Meanwhile, the company has missed its usual August release timeframe, and September also ended.
Samsung will hold this year’s Developer Conference on October 3. We expect important announcements regarding the One UI 7 and One UI 6 Watch for Galaxy users. Beta Program is coming or not – would also be confirmed.
Galaxy Z Fold 6 FE is briefly listed on the Samsung India site. The company’s upcoming foldable phone comes with a thinner design over the standard Galaxy Z Fold 6. The handset was rumored to be exclusive to China and South Korea.
The phone’s India listing revealed its official promo images and confirmed colors. The device will launch in two colors – Crafted Black and White, with memory configurations that could include 12GB RAM + 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage.
The immature listing shows the SM-F956B model number and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip used. Samsung will also equip it with Galaxy AI – similar to the Z Fold 6. The Special Edition could sport a 19.32 cm QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2x display.
Anyway, what it did apparently say was that pre-orders for the device in Korea will start on October 18 and end on October 24 ahead of the phone’s release on October 25. So perhaps the September 25 leak got the date right, just not the month.
In a separate leak, Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition could go on pre-order in Korea from October 18 to October 24. The release is scheduled to take place on October 25, with previous rumors indicating the launch could have been done on September 25.
Previous reports say that the Z Fold 6 SE could feature an 8″ internal folding screen and a 6.5″ cover screen. The camera department is said to consist of a 200-megapixel primary camera from the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Samsung could not release the Galaxy S26 vanilla, a rumor surfaced. The Galaxy S25 will debut in January 2025 and the S26 series will surely arrive in 2026. Hence, the rumored input should be taken as a grain of salt.
IceUniverse reports that Samsung may adjust the Galaxy S26 series. It is said that the vanilla model could be canceled as it is no longer competitive. The reason is the aggressive marketing approach by Chinese phone makers.
OPPO and vivo are preparing to unveil their small flagship phones. The tipster says these handsets feature better specs than Samsung and Apple. The latter has iOS as an edge over rivals, but Samsung would lag in the future.
The next year’s Galaxy S lineup will debut three models as usual. The rumor regarding the S26 series is like an assumption judging from the product strategy. Meanwhile, Samsung has continued to upgrade the specs of the S Plus models.
We’ve recently reported a potential CPU performance revolution in the Galaxy S26 series. Qualcomm is expected to ship the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 with up to 5GHz peak frequency. It would be just an outstanding upgrade in the history of the Android world.
Previously, we’ve witnessed rumors of Samsung’s killing the S24 Plus. The company didn’t. Galaxy S is Samsung’s mainstream flagship lineup. Any major change such as cancelling a model isn’t easy and can’t be assumed over a year early.
The South Korean tech giant introduced significant upgrades to previous Galaxy S models. Galaxy S24 is one of the most powerful Android flagships in the market, even though it strongly competes with Apple’s iPhone 15 and iPhone 16.
Samsung recently launched one of the most affordable smartphones with premium features, the Galaxy S24 FE. Along with its AI-based features, the Galaxy S24 FE has a bundle of new wallpapers, now available for download.
The Korean tech giant has included stunning 14 high-resolution wallpapers with Galaxy S24 FE to personalize your device. These wallpapers are beautifully designed in both light and dark versions to perfectly showcase the phone’s vibrant display.
If you want to download the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE stock wallpapers, you can get them through the link below.
- Download Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Wallpapers – Link (Via AndroidSage)
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE comes with a large 6.7-inch FHD+ display that can reach brightness levels of up to 1900 nits. It also has a smooth 120Hz refresh rate for a seamless experience.
Powered by the Exynos 2400e processor and equipped with 8GB of RAM, the Galaxy S24 FE is built to handle daily tasks and gaming with ease.
The camera system of Galaxy S24 FE is impressive too, featuring a rear setup of 50MP, 12MP, and 8MP lenses. It features a 10MP front camera for great selfies.
The smartphone packs with 4700mAh battery with support for both wired and wireless charging. Samsung promises 7 years of software updates to ensure users of this device will always have the latest features and security enhancements.
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