Samsung has officially started rolling out the One UI 8 Watch update for the Galaxy Watch 5 LTE in India. This update brings new features, better customization options, and improved security.
One UI 8 Watch update for Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 LTE comes with firmware version R925FXXU1DYK4 (via TarunVats) and has a download size of around 1.8GB. It also includes the October 2025 security patch, which helps protect the watch from security threats and improves overall system stability.
The Galaxy Watch 5 LTE receives the latest Wear OS along with One UI 8 Watch. It brings improvements for Tiles. Users can now create their own tiles by combining useful information like weather updates, calendar events, and reminders. You can add tiles by swiping up on the watch screen and tapping the “+” button.
Image via Tarunvats
The update also adds a new Low Light Mode for watch faces. This feature makes the screen easier on the eyes in dark environments. Users can choose between Auto, On, or Off options.
In addition, Samsung has improved Mindfulness features. New mood tracking and breathing exercises help users reduce stress and stay calm throughout the day.
To download the update, open the Galaxy Wearable app on your connected smartphone. Go to Watch settings, tap Watch software update, and select Download and install. Since the update is quite large, users are advised to download it using a stable Wi-Fi connection and make sure the watch has enough battery before starting the update process.
Samsung has pushed the December 2025 security update for 7 popular Galaxy flagship smartphones in the US. These devices include Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, S25 Ultra, S25 FE, S25 Edge, Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Galaxy Z Flip 7. This update improves system security and stability for a better Galaxy experience.
December 2025 security update for these devices is live in the US on the Verizon network carrier, and other carriers could get it in the coming days. Users of these 7 Galaxy devices can verify the latest update via the One UI build versions given below.
F966USQS6AYKF – Galaxy Z Fold 7
F766USQS6AYKF – Galaxy Z Flip 7
S931USQS7BYJ9 – Galaxy S25
S936USQS7BYJ9 – Galaxy S25 Plus
S938USQS7BYJ9 – Galaxy S25 Ultra
S937USQS4BYJ9 – Galaxy S25 Edge
S731USQS3AYK1 – Galaxy S25 FE
Source – Samsung Mobile Press
Samsung’s December update fixes plenty of issues. The company specifically highlighted 68 CVE and SVE items earlier this month. It gives the Android OS and One UI skin a top-notch level of security and privacy.
This update is based on Android 16 and One UI 8. However, these devices will also get the One UI 8.5 update. Recently, Samsung rolled out the One UI 8.5 Beta update for the Galaxy S25 series in limited countries and could expand to more Galaxy devices, including Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7, soon.
At the moment, you can install the latest security patch with some easy steps and make your device ready for future updates. For that, visit Settings >> Software Updates >> Download and install.
Air Force One is not just a plane; it is a symbol of power, innovation, and aviation excellence. For travelers and aviation enthusiasts alike, it has long represented the pinnacle of airborne luxury and technology. The next-generation aircraft, based on Boeing’s 747-8 platform, promises long-range capability, advanced communication systems, and enhanced safety features, making it a marvel in the skies.
The new VC-25B aircraft is expected to serve future U.S. presidents, combining comfort with sophisticated technology. While this may seem distant from commercial travel, the developments in this aircraft reveal trends and innovations that influence aviation globally. From long-haul flight planning to passenger comfort design, travelers can see glimpses of future airline innovations in such bespoke programs.
Delivery Delayed Until Mid-2028
Officials have announced that the first new Air Force One will now be delivered around mid-2028, later than originally planned. This delay, though specific to the presidential fleet, draws attention to the complex nature of custom aircraft programs.
For global travelers, this is an intriguing insight into aviation timelines. While commercial airlines maintain predictable schedules, bespoke military and government aircraft follow longer timelines due to intricate requirements, offering lessons in patience and careful planning that any long-haul traveler can appreciate.
Reasons Behind the Delay
Several factors have contributed to the new timeline:
Specialized Aircraft Conversion: The Boeing 747-8 airframe undergoes extensive modifications to meet the specific needs of the U.S. presidency.
Advanced Communication Systems: Secure communication technologies require delicate installation and thorough testing.
Security and Safety Requirements: Sensitive systems need high-level clearance for personnel, ensuring that the aircraft remains the safest in the world.
These challenges highlight the meticulous attention to detail in bespoke aviation projects, which is something travelers often take for granted when boarding long-haul flights.
Inside the VC-25B
The new Air Force One is designed with numerous upgrades to ensure that it can serve as a flying command center. Key features include:
Extended Range and Efficiency: The aircraft can fly across continents without frequent stops.
Secure Global Communication: Ensures connectivity anywhere in the world.
Enhanced Safety Systems: Advanced defensive and security measures make it virtually unmatched in aviation safety.
Spacious Interiors: Office, medical, and operational spaces designed for continuous functionality.
For aviation enthusiasts, these features mirror cutting-edge developments in modern commercial aviation, from fuel efficiency to onboard technology that improves the passenger experience.
A Travel Enthusiast’s Perspective
Though the delay in delivery does not affect commercial flights, global travelers can view this milestone as part of a larger aviation narrative. It reminds us that aircraft innovation is a global journey, involving design, testing, and operational readiness long before the first passengers board.
Understanding the timeline of a complex aircraft like Air Force One gives travelers insight into how airlines plan long-haul services, maintain safety protocols, and implement the latest technology for comfort and connectivity.
Why Travelers Should Care
World travelers often find interest in aircraft milestones because they reflect broader aviation trends. The Air Force One delivery delay offers several takeaways:
Aviation Innovation: Custom aircraft like the VC-25B drive new ideas that eventually trickle down into commercial aviation.
Global Logistics Lessons: The meticulous planning of a bespoke jet parallels the operational challenges airlines face when launching new long-haul routes.
Aviation History in Motion: Watching the development of such aircraft connects travelers to the rich history of aviation advancements.
Temporary Measures and Continuity
Until the VC-25B is delivered, the existing presidential aircraft will continue to serve the nation. This ensures operational continuity and reminds travelers that aviation, whether for government or commercial purposes, relies on careful planning and redundancy.
Looking Ahead
The new Air Force One delivery is more than a milestone for the U.S. government; it is a point of interest for global travelers and aviation enthusiasts. Watching the rollout of such a sophisticated aircraft provides inspiration for those who marvel at technology in the skies.
For tourists and frequent flyers, the delay is a reminder of the intricate processes behind every aircraft, whether it carries world leaders or ordinary travelers across continents. It also sparks curiosity about future innovations in passenger comfort, in-flight technology, and global travel logistics.
A Symbol of Innovation in Aviation
Air Force One continues to inspire awe worldwide. Even with the delivery delay, the aircraft serves as a benchmark of aviation excellence and a symbol for those who follow global air travel trends. Travelers can look forward to witnessing the evolution of air travel through such milestones, drawing inspiration from the careful planning and technological advances that make modern flight safer, faster, and more comfortable.
Vivo’s OriginOS 6 update has been rolling out for various smartphone models over the last few weeks. Just recently, the Vivo X300 series started receiving the global version of this update. Now, iQOO’s last year flagship, the iQOO 13, has finally received the major software upgrade as well. So here are all the details.
iQOO 13 receives OriginOS 6: What you should know
The Chinese brand just started rolling out OriginOS 6 for the iQOO 13. This is a massive update that carries a hefty download size of 4.05GB. It brings the Android 16 OS along with various other additions and upgrades. To improve the overall user experience, OriginOS 6 packs the new Origin Smooth Engine to help boost app launch speeds, stabilize frame rates, and much more. UI has also been enhanced with smoother system animations and improved system resource management.
iQOO 13
Apart from just visual upgrades, OriginOS 6 also made improvements to the responsiveness and added more personalization as well. The cleaner animations are coupled with new home screen and lock customization options, adaptive app folders, and even new AI features. There are a bunch of new AI powered tools like Gemini Live, Retouch Suite, and even image editing tools. Other notable features include Origin Island (inspired by Apple’s Dynamic Island), performance optimizations, and more subtle UI tweaks.
At the moment, iQOO is rolling out the iQOO 13 update in a staggered manner. So only a few units are receiving the OriginOS 6 update. This makes sense since it allows the company to catch any major software bugs, vulnerabilities, or other issues. The majority of iQOO 13 owners are expected to get the update soon after.
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Manila and Mandaluyong City, core parts of Metro Manila’s tourism and business corridor, are confronting the fallout from a fifth‑alarm fire that ravaged Barangay Pleasant Hills on the evening of 12 December 2025. According to situational updates from the Bureau of Fire Protection – National Capital Region (BFP‑NCR) and local authorities, the blaze broke out in a densely built residential pocket near Block 5, Nueve de Febrero, before rapidly spreading through rows of tightly packed homes.
Although far from Manila’s primary tourism districts such as Intramuros, Makati and Bonifacio Global City, the scale of the incident adds to concerns about urban safety and resilience in the wider metropolitan area that visitors inevitably traverse.
How the Pleasant Hills fire unfolded
BFP‑NCR reports indicate that the fire started at around 6:38 p.m. local time, with the first alarmraised immediately and escalating to second alarm by 6:42 p.m., third alarm at 6:54 p.m., fourth alarm at 7:08 p.m. and fifth alarm at 7:19 p.m. as flames spread through combustible materials in closely spaced structures. More than twenty fire trucks and multiple crews from Mandaluyong and neighbouring cities responded, but their access was hampered by narrow alleyways and informal layouts, typical of many older urban communities.
BFP‑NCR confirmed the fire under control by around 9:10 p.m., with full containment achieved later that night; early updates noted no immediate fatalities, though subsequent reports cited several injuries and extensive property damage. Local media and resident footage showed towering flames and thick smoke columns visible from other parts of Metro Manila, underlining the blaze’s intensity and the challenge for first responders.
Humanitarian impact: around five hundred families left homeless
Initial damage assessments from city authorities and media estimate that around five hundred families were displaced, turning swathes of Pleasant Hills into a charred landscape of collapsed roofing, twisted beams and ash. The City of Mandaluyong has activated social welfare mechanisms, with temporary shelters set up in schools or covered courts and coordination channels opened through its Urban Poor Affairs and Protective Services offices.
For residents, many of whom belong to low-income and informal communities, the fire represents a total loss of housing, documents and household assets, with knock‑on effects on livelihoods and schooling. Disaster‑risk studies on Metro Manila’s informal settlements emphasise that such fires become “everyday disasters” that reinforce cycles of poverty and exclusion, long after the flames are out.
Fire safety gaps in Metro Manila’s informal settlements
Urban research and local government profiles highlight that overcrowding, informal electrical connections and flammable construction materials significantly raise fire risk in settlements like Pleasant Hills. Mandaluyong’s official fire‑protection documentation notes that many incidents stem from faulty wiring, leaking gas tanks and discarded cigarettes, all of which are preventable but flourish where codes are hard to enforce and households improvise utilities.
Studies on Metro Manila’s fire vulnerability emphasise that narrow access roads, limited hydrant coverage and constrained water supply can slow response times, allowing a small ignition to escalate to a multi‑alarm event. Strengthening community fire‑safety education, evacuation drills and infrastructure upgrades is therefore seen as vital not only for resident safety but also for projecting a more resilient urban image in a capital that increasingly hosts events, conferences and city‑break tourism.
Tourism implications for Manila’s image and visitor confidence
From a tourism perspective, the Pleasant Hills fire does not directly affect the city’s main hotels, convention venues or heritage clusters, and international travel advisories have not flagged specific risks to visitors in relation to this incident. However, widely shared images of towering flames in Metro Manila reinforce global perceptions of uneven urban development and infrastructure stress, which can subtly influence how prospective travellers evaluate city safety and reliability.
Tourism‑safety guidance on the Philippines generally portrays the country as broadly safe for tourists, while recommending normal big‑city precautions and awareness of potential disruptions linked to weather, transport or localised incidents. By proactively communicating emergency response capacity, urban‑renewal projects and community resilience efforts, Manila can mitigate any negative narrative drift and demonstrate a commitment to making the metropolitan area safer for both residents and visitors.
Next steps: recovery, risk reduction and inclusive urban development
In the short term, Mandaluyong’s priority is to support displaced families with shelter, food, health services and documentation assistance, while investigators determine the fire’s cause and map out the full scale of damage. Over the medium term, planners and social‑housing agencies face decisions on rebuilding, possible relocation and upgrading of high‑risk zones, consistent with national commitments under the Philippines’ New Urban Agenda implementationto reduce vulnerability in informal settlements.
For Manila and Mandaluyong tourism, the Pleasant Hills fire underscores that urban resilience, social protection and disaster‑risk reduction are integral to a sustainable visitor economy, not separate from it. Investments in fire‑safe housing, wider access roads, community education and stronger local fire services can simultaneously protect vulnerable residents and strengthen Metro Manila’s standing as a dynamic yet responsible urban gateway to the Philippines’ wider tourism offer.
“This is a regular update designed to better surface relevant, satisfying content for searchers from all types of sites.”
About core updates. Core updates roll out several times each year. They introduce broad, significant changes to Google’s search algorithms and systems, which is why Google announces them.
It has been a long time since the last core update. While many expected Google to roll out core updates more frequently, that didn’t happen.
Video on this core update. I made this short video a few hours after publishing this story:
What to do if you are hit. Google did not share any new guidance specific to the December 2025 core update. However, in the past, Google has offered advice on what to consider if a core update negatively impacts your site:
There aren’t specific actions to take to recover. A negative rankings impact may not signal anything is wrong with your pages.
Google said you can see some recovery between core updates, but the biggest change would be after another core update.
In short: write helpful content for people and not to rank in search engines.
“There’s nothing new or special that creators need to do for this update as long as they’ve been making satisfying content meant for people. For those that might not be ranking as well, we strongly encourage reading our creating helpful, reliable, people-first content help page,” Google said previously.
Why we care. With any core update, we often see significant volatility in Google search results and rankings. These updates may improve visibility for your site or your clients’ sites, but some may experience fluctuations or even declines in rankings and organic traffic. We hope this update rewards your efforts and drives strong traffic and conversions.
NVIDIA has released a new GeForce Hotfix display driver, version 581.94. This is based on the latest GeForce Game Ready driver, version 581.80, which launched around two weeks ago with day-one optimizations for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Europa Universalis V, and Anno 117: Pax Romana. Following that Game Ready driver, users reported lower performance in some PC games after updating to Windows 11 October 2025 KB5066835 [5561605]. This GeForce hotfix driver resolves the issue, so if you've experienced that, you should download it right away. Otherwise, the fix will be rolled into the next Game Ready driver, anyway.
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