Google is finally admitting what Pixel users have known for years. With Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2, Adaptive Connectivity is no longer a single, vague toggle buried in network settings. It is now split into two clear controls, each with a specific job and a clearer promise.

Until now, Adaptive Connectivity lived as a lone on-off switch under Settings, Network and internet. Google said it would extend battery life and manage connections automatically. You flipped it on and hoped the phone made the right call when Wi-Fi turned unreliable or power drain lagged in.

In QPR3 Beta 2 (via 9to5Google), Adaptive Connectivity becomes two separate toggles, both enabled by default.

One focuses purely on stability. Auto switch to mobile network does exactly what the name suggests. When Wi-Fi quality drops, the phone prioritizes staying connected, even if that means jumping to mobile data.

The second toggle is about restraint. Optimize network for battery life chooses the most efficient connection with power savings in mind, not raw reliability.

Technically, the change appears tied to an update of Adaptive Connectivity Services, recently pushed via Google System Services as version p.2026.01.

In Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2, the old single toggle is gone. In its place sit the two new options, described in plain language, inside the same Network and internet menu.

This split matters more than it may look at first glance. One more QPR3 beta is expected later this month. The stable Android 16 QPR3 release is still lined up for March.

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Samsung has made the details of its February 2026 security update public. Galaxy phones, foldables, and tablets will receive over three dozen CVE and SVE items combined.

February 2026 update brings 37 patches to Samsung devices, including smartphones, foldable phones, and tablets. Among the total improvements, 25 come from Google for Android and 12 are provided by Samsung Mobile.

Android CVEs

Google no longer introduces “critical” patches in the monthly bulletin. The company has tweaked the mechanism to benefit a wide range of Android devices. The February patch features 25 “high” level CVEs for Samsung devices.

Here’s a list of CVEs included in the February update:

• CVE-2025-47366, CVE-2025-47397, CVE-2025-47398, CVE-2025-47402, CVE-2025-48630, CVE-2025-48641, CVE-2025-48645, CVE-2025-48646, CVE-2025-48649, CVE-2025-48650, CVE-2026-0014, CVE-2026-0015, CVE-2026-0017,
• CVE-2026-0018, CVE-2026-0020, CVE-2026-0021, CVE-2026-0023, CVE-2026-20401, CVE-2026-20403, CVE-2026-20404, CVE-2026-20405, CVE-2026-20406, CVE-2026-20420, CVE-2026-20421, CVE-2026-20422

Apart from this, Samsung highlighted that it has already patched 8 CVE items that Google included in its February bulletin.

Here’s a list of CVEs Samsung already patches:

• CVE-2025-48568, CVE-2025-48574, CVE-2025-48577, CVE-2025-48602, CVE-2025-48605, CVE-2025-48616, CVE-2025-48619, CVE-2026-20402

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One UI SVEs

One UI is based on Android, yet Samsung specifically brings SVE items to further cement Galaxy’s security and reliability. The latest iteration carries 12 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures items for Galaxy device users.

Samsung’s February 2026 SMR has 12 patches for One UI labeled as “High” and “Moderate.”

1. SVE-2025-1140(CVE-2026-20977)
   • Improper access control in Emergency Sharing prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to interrupt its functioning.
2. SVE-2025-1217(CVE-2026-20983)
   • Improper export of android application components in Samsung Dialer prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to launch arbitrary activity with Samsung Dialer privilege.
3. SVE-2025-2226(CVE-2026-20978)
   • Improper authorization in KnoxGuardManager prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to bypass the persistence configuration of the application.
4. SVE-2025-2289(CVE-2026-20979)
   • Improper privilege management in Settings prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to launch arbitrary activity with Settings privilege.
5. SVE-2025-2473(CVE-2026-20980)
   • Improper input validation in PACM prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows physical attacker to execute arbitrary commands.
6. SVE-2025-2705(CVE-2026-20981)
   • Improper input validation in FacAtFunction prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows privileged physical attacker to execute arbitrary command with system privilege.
7. SVE-2025-2706(CVE-2026-20982)
   • Path traversal in ShortcutService prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows privileged local attacker to create file with system privilege.

Note that some of the SVE items may not be included in this package, in case these items were already included in a previous update. Some SVE items included in the Samsung Android Security Update cannot be disclosed at this time.

Samsung will begin rolling out the February 2026 security update soon.

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WhatsApp has added a new feature for Android beta users. This helps WhatsApp Channel admins see how many times their posts have been forwarded. It gives them a better idea of which posts people like and share.

The main highlight in this update is that channel admins can now see the forward count for their posts. When someone forwards a post, the number of forwards will appear next to the forward button. It will also show the emoji reactions from followers.

Right now, only admins can see this number, and followers cannot see it yet. This feature gives admins more information about their channels.

Earlier, WhatsApp started testing a feature to show how many people view a post, but that is still being developed. WhatsApp is trying two options – showing view counts only to admins, or also letting followers see them.

The forward count works in a way that protects user privacy. When a post is forwarded, it is encrypted, so WhatsApp cannot know who sent it or who received it. The app only counts the number of contacts the post is sent to, even if it is forwarded multiple times in the same chat. This number is then added to the total forwards for the post.

This feature is available in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android, version 2.26.4.11, through the Google Play Beta Program. Right now, it is rolling out to some beta testers. WhatsApp will continue working on the feature to make sure it works properly before making it available to all users.

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Back in November 2025, Google officially confirmed Gemini for Android Auto, which raises hopes for a better voice assistant in cars. Many drivers were excited because the Google Assistant has not been working well in cars. People hoped Gemini would arrive quickly, but that has not happened.

Even after several months, most Android Auto users still do not have Gemini. This has surprised and disappointed many drivers who were waiting for the update.

Drivers are sharing their experiences online every day. On Reddit, many users say Gemini has not appeared on their Android Auto system yet. Most cars still show the old Google Assistant.

A report by 9to5Google makes the situation clear. Nearly 7,200 people voted, and 92% said they do not have Gemini. Only a very small number said they got it recently.

Some users tried joining the Android Auto beta program. A few people say this helped, but it does not work for everyone and is not recommended for regular users.

Google may be rolling out Gemini gradually. Early users say Gemini is better at natural talking and feels more human while driving. This is one reason people are excited about it.

However, Gemini also has an issue right now. Some users report that it talks too long, stops suddenly, or even talks to itself during Gemini Live.

Google has not shared any clear update about when more people will get Gemini. Until Google speeds things up, most Android Auto users will have to wait longer for the new assistant.

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Google is adding new security features to Android to protect phones from theft. These features are expected to come to Samsung Galaxy phones with the new update. Phone theft is a big issue, and when a phone is stolen, personal data like photos, messages, passwords, and bank apps can be at risk.

Back in 2024, Google first added theft protection features to Android. Samsung Galaxy phones received them with the One UI 7 update. Now, Google is improving these features to make phones safer and harder for thieves to use.

The new improvement is the Failed Authentication Lock feature. If someone enters the wrong PIN, password, or pattern many times, the phone will lock automatically. Google has also added a simple on and off option, so users can choose how they want this feature to work.

Google is also making it harder for someone to guess the phone’s screen lock. When too many wrong attempts are made, the phone will make the person wait longer before trying again. This helps stop thieves from guessing passwords. 

There’s also an Identity Check feature. When the phone is not in a trusted place, it will ask for a fingerprint or face scan before allowing important actions. This protection now works with more apps, including banking apps and password managers.

Google is also improving the Remote Lock feature. If a phone is lost or stolen, users can lock it from another phone or computer using a web browser. A new security question makes sure only the phone owner can do this.

These improved theft protection features are expected to reach Samsung Galaxy phones soon. It will make phones safer and give users more peace of mind.

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