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The folks at 9to5Google scoured the system files of the Galaxy S22 Ultra, but couldn’t find any traces of virtual A/B partitions. While Google was expected to make Seamless Updates compulsory a couple of years ago, those plans didn’t materialize. Currently, including virtual A/B partitions is still optional. But some of Google’s documentation suggests otherwise, as noted by Mishaal Rahman. For the uninitiated, “Seamless Updates” utilizes A/B partitions for system updates, allowing the update to install even when you’re using the phone....

The Galaxy Z Flip 4 got durability tested The Galaxy Z Flip 4 got durability tested The first test is the scratch test, as per usual. There are two displays on this phone, the main foldable one, and the cover display. The latter is the first in line, and it got scratched up at a level 6, which is to be expected. That panel is protected by the Gorilla Glass Victus+....

Let’s start with the new Galaxy Z phones Let’s start with the new Galaxy Z phones In 2022, Samsung’s going to be releasing the successor to its Galaxy Z Fold 3, and Z Flip 3. According to the source, we’re not going to be seeing much change when it comes to design. We will get the usual upgrades from one generation to another. We don’t expect Samsung to flip the script next year, but there are some confirmed improvements coming....

The Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra are currently receiving the June SMR (Security maintenance Release) in Europe. SamMobile has confirmed that the latest security update is available to users in Switzerland. The rollout should soon expand to other European countries as well as markets beyond Europe. The new firmware version for the 2020 Samsung flagships is G98**XXSEFVE6. Note that the Galaxy S20 FE isn’t part of the “S20” group that’s currently picking up this month’s security patch....

As of this writing, the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, and Galaxy S10+ are receiving the October 2022 Android security patch in Switzerland. Samsung will soon expand the rollout to the rest of Europe and gradually cover units in other regions. The updated firmware version for the phones is G97*FXXUGHVJ1. The build number suggests the new software package contains more than just the latest vulnerability fixes. Unfortunately, Samsung has yet to reflect this release on its official update tracker....