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Samsung has kicked off a broader rollout of its One UI 8 software update, based on Android 16, just weeks after debuting it on the Galaxy S25 series. The update brings refined AI features, a polished ...

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Nova Launcher is a popular and reputable name in the Android launcher world. But its journey is now coming to an end. The launcher was acquired by Branch in 2022 and was then developed by a sole ...