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Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 April update rolling out in the US on the heels of the big One UI 6.1 upgrade

The new update is rolling out now, and hopefully, will arrive to Galaxy S23 users soon

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Samsung's One UI 6.1 update was highly anticipated by the community, and it didn't disappoint, allowing users with older devices to experience some of the great Galaxy AI features like Circle to Search that originally made their debut with the brand's Galaxy S24 series devices.

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Your Pixel Watch can now tell you the time using haptics

April's Pixel Watch update brings enhanced haptics functionality and auto-brightness improvements

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Like clockwork, Google has started rolling out a new update for Pixel Watch owners, coming in as build number TWD9.240405.001. The update will make its way to devices over the next week as it rolls out in phases, and while there are the usual bug fixes and performance improvements, this one is a bit special as it adds a unique way for Pixel Watch owners to tell time without even having to lift their wrists.

Samsung rolls out April patch to more US carrier phones and tablets — here's the complete list

Our up-to-date list of all Samsung phones on the April patch in the US

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If you haven't received it already, expect a new update on your Nvidia Shield device in the form of SHIELD Experience 8.2.3. Although it may not be what you're waiting for, it does bring in a few notable developments apart from the regular bug fixes.

Samsung's April update is ready for more tablets and Galaxy A phones

Now arriving for the A52, Tab A 10.5 (2018), and Tab S7+

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Samsung has put a lot of effort into improving its software reputation, and a big aspect of that change has been a renewed focus on issuing regular security updates. Over the last couple of years, Samsung has frequently managed to beat Google to the punch, and that continues even now as the Galaxy Note10, Z Fold2, and S21 have all received the April security patch, more recently followed by the Galaxy A72, Tab A 10.5 (2018), and Tab S7+.