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Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Receives Critical December 2025 Android Update
Samsung began rolling out a major December 2025 security update to the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra in South Korea, fixing 57 vulnerabilities in a 579 MB patch. The update addresses recent Android security risks flagged by Google and the Indian government and is expected to reach other markets soon. Samsung is also preparing the Galaxy Z TriFold foldable launch starting December 12 in key regions excluding India in initial phase.
OnePlus 15R Confirmed to Launch in India on December 17, 2025
OnePlus announced the launch of the OnePlus 15R smartphone for India, Europe, and North America on December 17. The device features a 1.5K AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, a large 7,400 mAh battery with 80W fast charging, and up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage options. OnePlus also promotes a unique 'Plus Mind' AI integration for enhanced user experience.
Vivo S50 and S50 Pro Mini Launch Set for December 15, 2025 in China
Vivo announced the upcoming launch of its S50 and S50 Pro Mini models in China scheduled for December 15. Teasers and pre-orders are live, highlighting Vivo's focus on camera performance and feature-rich designs for the mid-range segment.
Samsung Rolls Out December 2025 Security Patch for Galaxy S25 FE
Following the main S25 lineup update, Samsung released the December 2025 security patch for the Galaxy S25 FE in South Korea, also addressing 57 security vulnerabilities. This demonstration of Samsung's commitment to security extends protections across its flagship and fan edition devices.
Samsung's One UI 8.5 Beta Launches with Usability Enhancements
Samsung launched the One UI 8.5 beta program for Galaxy S25 series users in the U.S. starting December 8. The update introduces improvements to Photo Assist, Quick Share, Audio Broadcast, and Storage Share features, emphasizing usability and convenience enhancements in the user interface.
Apple Set to Overtake Samsung in Global Smartphone Shipments in 2025
Analysis indicates that Apple is poised to surpass Samsung in total smartphone shipments in 2025 amid Samsung facing increasing challenges from high component costs and currency fluctuations. Despite Samsung's strong market presence, Apple's demand and market strategies are gaining ground globally.
GSMA Innovation Forum in Shenzhen Highlights Mobile AI and Low-Altitude Economy
The GSMA Innovation Forum in Shenzhen focused on transformative trends such as mobile AI empowerment in vertical industries, the growth of the low-altitude economy with UAV and eVTOL deployment reliant on 5G/6G, and expanding global market opportunities. China leads digital infrastructure and AI application innovation, with shared insights benefiting global operators and industries.
AI Drives Record Black Friday Mobile Shopping and Marketing Innovations in 2025
Adobe's 2025 Holiday Shopping Report attributes $11.8 billion in Black Friday sales to AI-driven mobile browsing and shopping assistants, with mobile contributing over 52% of online revenue. Meta is expanding generative AI personalization on Facebook and Instagram starting December 16. Meanwhile, OpenAI focuses on rapid ChatGPT improvements amid rising AI competition.
Sivers Semiconductors Partners with DigiKey for Global Expansion of Wireless Solutions
Sivers Semiconductors announced a partnership with DigiKey to enhance worldwide access to its millimeter-wave and satellite communication (SATCOM) solutions, offering faster evaluation and prototyping, thereby accelerating innovation and integration in wireless product development globally.
Titan 2: Latest 5G QWERTY Physical Keyboard Smartphone Launching
Unihertz introduced the Titan 2, a novel 5G smartphone featuring a physical QWERTY keyboard running Android 15, combining classic keyboard design with modern hardware and connectivity. This caters to niche users seeking tactile typing experience alongside contemporary mobile technology.