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Android smartphones are renowned for the level of control people have over the OS. Whether that’s from gaining root access and really changing the look and functionality of your phone, or simply getting to place apps in specific places on the home screen grid, the possibilities are basically endless. Samsung added a very small touch to its latest One UI 6 beta update adhering to user control, as people can now choose whether to update specific apps alongside Android updates.

Samsung has been trying to improve its image in software lately, especially when it comes to security updates for Android devices. What better way than to release an update several days early? That's the case with the May security update, which is already rolling out to several devices, with new features coming to select flagships.

It was only last week that Samsung started pushing out Android 11 to the Galaxy Z Fold 2. However, early adopters of the first foldable phone from the South Korean giant will be pleasantly surprised as they're also getting the One UI 3.0, and it's coming earlier than expected.

Android 11-based One UI 3.0 headed out to Samsung Galaxy Z Flip

Samsung is on a roll with software updates

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When it comes to pushing out software updates, Samsung sure is on a roll as of late. The South Korean giant has been on track with its Android 11 rollout schedule — even ahead of time in the case of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series. Now, shortly after the Galaxy Z Flip 5G received the update, the Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700F) is getting a taste of Android 11.

Samsung's Galaxy Watch Active2 gets even better with new fitness and UX updates

Become a better athlete while you respond to cute animal pics

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Samsung's Galaxy Watch Active2 has had several helpful features added over the past months. Oftentimes these features launch first in Korea, but not today — Samsung has introduced a host of new health, fitness, and convenience features for the Galaxy Watch Active2, available right here in the US of A.

Samsung Galaxy S20 series updates with July patch now rolling out in Europe

With camera zoom and video stablization improvements among other smaller fixes

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Samsung used to be known for updating its devices notoriously late, but gradually, it has become one of the most active manufacturers when it comes to software and security patches, often even outpacing Google itself. As such, SamMobile reports that the company has already started rolling out the Android July security patch to its S20 series, beginning in Korea. The new release brings zoom and video stabilization improvements to the camera and sunsets Samsung's Android Auto competitor.