Wednesday 30 Jul 2025.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Firmware Confirms 60W Fast Charging and One UI 8.5

Analysis of an early firmware for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra reportedly confirms 60-watt fast charging capabilities and the presence of One UI 8.5. This suggests a significant charging upgrade for the forthcoming flagship. Ice Universe, a notable leaker, has also previously hinted at a chassis less than 0.31 inches thick and a 5,000mAh battery for the device. The inclusion of One UI 8.5 indicates a focus on new Galaxy AI features and other improvements as an interim step before the Android 17-based One UI 9.

Source: NotebookCheck.net News

Google Pixel 10 Series Rumors Detail Tensor G5, Design, and Camera Specifics

Google’s highly anticipated Pixel 10 series is approaching its August 20th unveiling. Rumors suggest the lineup, including the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold, will be powered by the TSMC-made Tensor G5 chip, promising performance and efficiency improvements. While the overall design is expected to largely resemble the Pixel 9 series, the Pixel 10 is rumoured to gain a telephoto lens. The Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL may feature updated camera systems with 50MP main sensors and 48MP ultrawide/telephoto lenses. Battery capacities are also expected to see modest increases, with potential support for faster charging.

Source: Mashable

iPhone 17 Pro Rumored for Enhanced Optical Zoom and Pro Camera App

New speculation suggests that Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Pro could feature an 8x optical zoom camera, a notable leap past the current 5x zoom. This advanced capability may be enabled by a new zoom module with a physically-moving lens. Additionally, the iPhone 17 Pro is tipped to debut a new “Pro camera app” designed to offer functionalities that rival professional third-party applications. These camera enhancements align with Apple’s push to bolster the iPhone’s video-taking capabilities.

Source: GSMArena.com

Samsung Accelerates Software Updates for Galaxy Devices

Samsung has adopted Google’s “Trunk Stable” development model for One UI, a strategic shift aimed at significantly speeding up software updates for Galaxy devices. This new approach involves developing features behind “feature flags” on a single, stable codebase, which allows for faster release schedules by avoiding time-consuming “merge conflicts.” This change enabled Samsung to launch One UI 8 on its new Z Fold and Z Flip devices just one month after Android 16’s public release, demonstrating a notable improvement in its update cadence.

Source: Android Authority

Ewan Spence

Ewan is the editor at Phone Buzz News. For over 30 years he has been covering the worlds of media and technology, from the early days of the first smartphone through to their essential role in today's society.