Oops, Samsung broke custom fonts with its latest update
…Unfortunately, Samsung didn't get the memo, because it seems to have accidentally broken a bunch of custom fonts with its March security update for One UI 8 and 8.5 (via…
One UI 8.5 is the first update in a long time to make me check whether there are any hot deals on Galaxy phones right now. But I still don't think this update, impressive as it may be, will cause me to switch. The problem is bloatware. I'm sick of the number of useless features and unwanted apps packed into Galaxy phones. If these were an opt-in, I would be fine with them, but setting up a new Galaxy phone is a tedious exercise in cleaning out the junk. It's like moving into a new house where the previous owners left all their broken furniture lying around. Nevertheless, I think Samsung is mak
I'm a Pixel fan, but the latest OneUI update is making me jealous…Unfortunately, Samsung didn't get the memo, because it seems to have accidentally broken a bunch of custom fonts with its March security update for One UI 8 and 8.5 (via…
…If Samsung were serious about promoting its ecosystem or making One UI a stronger brand, it would lock innovative new features into its own software suite. But it won’t do that…
…on most other Android skins, including Samsung's One UI, OnePlus and Oppo's ColorOS, and Vivo's OriginOS. The Pixel UI was the only notable exception, but that will finally change…
…eight years of experience covering Android, with a focus on apps, features, and platform updates. I love looking at even the minute changes in apps and software updates that most people would…
…I appreciate what Samsung's done with One UI 8, but the Material 3 Expressive design on Android 16 on the Pixel 8 Pro is something special. If you haven't used…
…The first thing that made me think was how changes to the UI could break how this system works. Modern applications are not static. Developers constantly push A/B tests and redesign…
…for years, and One UI 8.5 is a wonderful example. Android 16 runs smoothly on the Galaxy S26, and I enjoy a few of Samsung's subtle changes. I like that…
…One UI 8.5 is the company's best effort to date. There were only subtle improvements over One UI 8, but it's been rock-solid on the Galaxy S26 Ultra…
…applies the right color to the UI elements. I've never been particularly frustrated by the randomness of Material You's theming before, but that changed when trying to make it match…
…That all changed when I found a scanning engine already sitting on my Galaxy phone. I’m talking about Samsung Notes , and I’ll show you how this native app beats the…