Samsung has released the January 2026 security update for four more Galaxy devices – Galaxy M06, Galaxy F06, Galaxy M36, and Galaxy Tab Active 5. This update keeps your phone safe and makes it run smoothly, rather than adding new features or changing how it looks.
Users of these devices can verify the latest update via the One UI build versions given below.
Galaxy M06 – M066BXXS4BZA1
Galaxy F06 – E066BXXS4BZA1
Galaxy M36 – M366KKSS4BZA1
Galaxy Tab Active 5 – X306BXXS9CZA3
Samsung usually releases updates gradually, so users in other markets should receive the same update within one or two weeks.
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January 2026 security patch fixes 55 security vulnerabilities found in the previous software version. Google has contributed fixes for one critical issue and 20 high-risk issues, making this update very important for device safety.
Samsung has also added 30 Samsung-specific security fixes (SVEs) that address high and moderate security risks. Phones powered by Exynos processors receive extra protection as well, ensuring better overall security and stability.
To download the update manually, go to Settings >> Software update >> Download and install. Once the download is complete, tap Restart/Install now to finish the installation. Make sure your phone is connected to a stable Wi-Fi network and has enough battery.
The Fiat Grande Panda is up to a record 4th place at home in January.
It’s a solid start of the year for the Italian new car market, with sales up 6.2% to 141.980 units. However private sales drop -3.8% to 81,585 and 56.9% share vs. 63% a year ago. Artificial sales channels pull the market up: self registrations soar 29.2% to 14,525 and short term rentals surge 188% to 12,460 and 8.7% share vs. 3.2% in January 2025. Meanwhile long term leases are up 3.2% to 27,526 and 19.2% share vs. 19.8% last year. Petrol is down -25.4%, diesel down -16.6% and LPG down -32.8%. HEVs gain 23.7% to 74,742 including 20,604 full hybrids (+32.8%) and 54,138 mild hybrids (+20.6%). PHEVs shoot up 152% to 12,502 and 8.7% share vs. 3.7% and BEVs advance 40.6% to 9,446 and 6.6% share vs. 5% a year ago.
In the brands charts, Fiat (+20.5%) finally posts a strong month at 13.5% share vs. 8.6% in December, its highest level at home since January 2023 (14%). Toyota (+0.3%) and Volkswagen (+3%) camp on their FY25 positions to round out the podium. Peugeot (-2%) is down year-on-year but up 8 spots on December to #4 ahead of Audi (+2.6%) at #5, its highest ranking since May 2024. Like in France and Spain, Dacia (-40.8%) is hit hard at #6. Below, Leapmotor (+594.4%), Omoda+Jaecoo (+357.1%), BYD (+329.6%), Cupra (+51.8%), Mini (+40.7%), Mercedes (+30.2%) and Opel (+11.3%) stand out.
Model-wise, the Fiat Panda (-0.2%) is stable year-on-year and accounts for 9.4% of its home market vs. just 5.8% in December and 6.7% over the Full Year 2025. The Jeep Avenger (+9.6%) is back up to a record 2nd place, also hit in April, May and September 2025. The Citroen C3 (-23%) falls heavily year-on-year but is up seven spots on last month to #3. Last year I highlighted the fact the Fiat Grande Panda had disappointed, finishing the year at a paltry #37. This month proves me wrong: the model is up 16 ranks on December to land at a record 4th position, beating its previous best of #8 hit last September. The Grande Panda sells at 95% in its HEV variant. The next few months will tell whether this was just a fluke or the start of a long term trend and a much needed 2nd success for the brand at home. Meanwhile the Toyota Aygo X (+72.3%) is up spectacularly to #5, simply the nameplate’s first incursion inside Italy’s Top 5.
The Peugeot 208 is the best-selling vehicle in Spain in January.
Spanish new car sales edge up 1.1% year-on-year in January to 73,103 units, which is a much lower growth rate that this market had got us used to in the past few months. It can be partly explained by the extra 4,000 year-ago sales linked to insurance replacements in the wake of the devastating 2024 floods. Without these sales the market would be up 7% this month, which is more in line with current evolutions. The market is single handedly pulled up by sales to rental companies surging 63.5% to 10,016. Indeed private sales are off -6.4% to 35,775 and company sales down -2.4% to 27,312. Rechargeable cars (BEV+PHEV) soar 48.3% to 15,212 units and 20.8% share vs. 14.8% a year ago and believed to be a new record. La rioja (+23.2%), Cantabria (+17.8%), Galicia (+16.2%) and Madrid (+12^) are the best performing regions.
Looking at the brands ranking, Toyota (-5.5%) reclaims the lead it held over the Full Year 2025 with a splendid 9.7% share vs. 7.2% last month. Seat (+36.7%) posts a very satisfying score and climbs to #2 and 6.9% share, its best showing since March 2025. Peugeot (+43.6%) does even better and surges to third place vs. #8 over the FY2025. Rounding out the Top 5, Volkswagen (+10.6%) and Mercedes (+4%) both beat the market, with the latter hitting a new ranking record at #5. BMW (+21.7%), Skoda (+19.1%) and Audi (+11%) also shine below, but Dacia (-36%) is in total freefall at #10 as it also is in neighbouring France. At #19, local Chery assembler Ebro (+566.4%) hits a new share record at 2.3%.
The Peugeot 208 (+109.3%) more than doubles its sales year-on-year to spectacularly take the lead of the models charts with 2.8% share. As a reminder, it ranked #9 over the Full Year 2025. This is the first time in almost 5 years (since March 2021) that the 208 is the most popular vehicle in Spain. Seat places two models on the podium – a very rare feat: the Ibiza (+42.2%) is up two spots on December to #2 while the Arona (+79.6%) is up 15 to #3. The Toyota C-HR (+5.9%) also shines at #4, the nameplate’s highest since last September. Below the Toyota Corolla (-3.5%), the Dacia Sandero (-40.2%), #1 annually since 2023, falls to a paltry 6th place. Reversely, notice the success of the VW Tiguan (+78.1%), Peugeot 2008 (+56.6%), Seat Leon (+35.5%) and Opel Corsa (+33.5%).
The new generation Renault Clio has cracked its home Top 10.
After losing -5.5% to its lowest annual level in 50 years in 2025, the French new car market continues on its downward trajectory and starts 2026 with a -6.6% contraction to just 107,157 sales. Petrol sales implode -48.9% to 15,326 and 14.3% share vs. 26.1% a year ago while diesel is down -49.1% to 2,521 and 2.4% share vs. 4.3%. Hybrids for their part limit their fall to -0.5% to 51.171 units and 47.8% share vs. 44.9% in 2025, note this includes mild hybrids. PHEVs are also stable at -0.6% to 4,821 and 4.5% share vs. 4.2% last year. Finally BEVs surge 52.1% to 30.308 and 28.3% share vs. 17.4% a year ago. This is believed to be the highest BEV share in French history and was helped by the social leasing scrappage scheme dedicated to BEVs.
Renault surges 20.7% to 21.402 sales and 20% share vs. 17.5% over 2025. In contrast, Peugeot (-8.2%) falls faster than the market but still holds 16.5% share which is superior to its FY2025 level of 13.5%. Citroen (+2.8%) defies the negative context and climbs back up to #3 overall for the first time in almost two years: since February 2024. Toyota (-12.7%) suffers year-on-year but ranks #4, its highest since last August. Volkswagen (-7%) drops two spots on last month to #5 but the (bad) surprise of the month is Dacia freefalling -33.9% to #6, the low cost brand’s worst position since April 2021. Skoda (+8%) for its part is up to a record 7th place, also reached last October. Opel (+7.8%) is also in great shape at #8 vs. #19 last month and #15 over the Full Year 2025. Notice also Fiat (+21.6%) starting to bounce back up.
The models charts is impacted by the transition between two generations of Renault Clio. The Peugeot 208 (+7.6%) takes the lead with 6% share vs. 3.2% last month and is followed by the Renault Clio (-16.1%) down to 4.1% of the market. Below is the Citroen C3 IV (-30.4%) falling sharply against a year-ago pole position and the Peugeot 2008 (-15%) also in difficult but reaching its highest ranking since last October. The Renault 5 (+40.5%) continues on its incredible success and equals the record 3.7% share it hit last month, however dropping three ranks to #5. The event of the month is the 7th place of the Renault Clio VI with 2.7% of the market, a big number being demo sales as the model has just launched to the public this month. As for other recent launches, the Citroen C3 Aircross II is down three spots on December to #13, the Citroen C5 Aircross II up 32 to #19, the Dacia Bigster down two to #22, the Renault 4 repeating at #29, and the VW T-Roc II up 34 to #31.
Samsung is rolling out a new software update to the Galaxy Tab S11 and Tab S11 Ultra, which carries the FebruaryJanuary 2026 security patches.
Premium Galaxy Tab models have already received the latest patch last month. Despite being the latest, the Galaxy Tab S11 lineup’s turn came at last, and yet, the software is bringing the January 2026 security update.
Galaxy Tab S11 and Tab S11 Ultra users can identify the fresh update through the PDA build version ending with AZA7. The update weighs around 635 megabytes and provides system security and stability improvements.
The two tablets are powered by the flagship Dimensity chip. Samsung provides up to 55 patches to Exynos devices, while the Qualcomm and MediaTek-based products receive the unified update without Exynos patches.
The rollout has just started in South Korea. Global users should be able to grab the update in the next couple of days. Your tablet’s next security patch could arrive after three months, probably with the One UI 8.5 by May 2026.
Samsung has also started optimizing One UI 8.5 design and features for the Galaxy Tab S11 series. The work is underway internally, and a public Beta Program is less likely to expand beyond the Galaxy S25 series.
To download the January patch, open Settings > Software update > Download and install. Wait for a while so the device fetches a new OTA from the server. Once done, hit Install/Restart now to initiate the installation process.
The year 2026 is seeing Nepal’s tourist industry begin revitalized and focused, as the Nepal Tourism Board records 92,573 global tourist arrivals for the month of January. This number is 15% more than January of 2025, and 14% more than January of 2019, the last complete month of business activities prior to the start of pandemic restrictions. The numbers confirm the positive sentiment within the industry as they focus on sustained growth as opposed to blending into the status quo of recovery.
The peak representatives of the sector see more than the seasonal increases for January, as they see it as obvious confirmation that the dynamics within Nepal’s complex and differentiated tourist ecosystem are strengthening as they look to adapt and gain advantage from the shifts within the global tourist industry.
India Anchors Growth as Regional Travel Drives Stability
India continued to lead as Nepal’s largest source market, delivering 26,624 visitors, or 28.8 percent of total arrivals. This dominance reinforces Nepal’s strategic emphasis on regional tourism, which plays a crucial role in maintaining steady inflows throughout the year.
The consistent performance of the Indian market aligns with Nepal’s tourism vision of strengthening short-haul connectivity, promoting pilgrimage and leisure travel, and encouraging repeat visits. Regional markets are increasingly seen as the backbone of tourism resilience, particularly during periods of global uncertainty.
China, the United States, and Emerging Markets Support Diversification
Following India, China contributed 9,101 visitors (9.8 percent), marking a steady return of outbound travel and supporting Nepal’s goal of rebuilding Asian long-haul demand. The United States followed with 8,406 visitors (9.1 percent), reaffirming its position as a key long-distance market for trekking, adventure, and cultural tourism.
Bangladesh accounted for 5,814 visitors (6.3 percent), while Australia contributed 4,957 visitors (5.4 percent). Together, these markets reflect Nepal’s broader vision of balanced source-market diversification, reducing overdependence on any single country while expanding reach across regions.
South Asia and Asia Form the Core of Nepal’s Tourism Strategy
From a regional breakdown, South Asia remained dominant, with SAARC countries accounting for 39.3 percent of total arrivals. This strong regional performance supports Nepal’s policy focus on cross-border travel, ease of access, and regional marketing initiatives.
Other Asian markets represented 26.1 percent of visitors, highlighting Asia’s growing importance in Nepal’s tourism roadmap. Combined, Asian arrivals form the foundation of Nepal’s volume-driven tourism model, providing stability while higher-spending long-haul markets add value.
Europe and the Americas Align With Value-Oriented Growth
Europe contributed 12.3 percent of January arrivals, continuing its traditional role in Nepal’s trekking and nature-based tourism segments. European travelers are central to Nepal’s vision of longer stays, higher spending, and experiential travel, particularly in mountain and heritage regions.
The Americas accounted for 10.8 percent of arrivals, driven largely by demand from the United States. These figures support Nepal’s strategy of maintaining strong engagement with long-haul markets that align with sustainable, experience-led tourism rather than mass travel alone.
Niche Markets Strengthen a Balanced Tourism Portfolio
Visitors from Oceania made up 5.7 percent of arrivals, while the Middle East contributed 1.0 percent and Africa 0.4 percent. Other regions accounted for 4.5 percent, reflecting Nepal’s expanding global footprint. While smaller in volume, these markets are increasingly important within Nepal’s tourism vision, offering opportunities for targeted promotion, specialty travel segments, and higher-value experiences.
Tourism Board Highlights Confidence and Strategic Expansion
The Nepal Tourism Board stated that January’s performance signals rising international confidence in Nepal as a destination that is stable, welcoming, and ready for growth. Officials emphasized that surpassing pre-pandemic levels early in the year supports the country’s ambition to shift from recovery mode to planned expansion.
According to the board, the focus is now on improving destination management, strengthening air access, and ensuring that growth is geographically and seasonally balanced, benefiting both urban centers and rural regions.
Tourism Growth Supports Economic and Community Development
Tourism remains a critical pillar of Nepal’s economy, supporting employment across hotels, airlines, guiding services, transport, and local communities. The January increase in arrivals is expected to boost foreign exchange earnings and stimulate activity in trekking hubs, heritage cities, and emerging destinations. Authorities view tourism growth not just as a numbers game, but as a tool for inclusive development, particularly in mountain and rural areas where alternative income sources are limited.
2026 Outlook Reflects Confidence and Long-Term Vision
Given the confident outlook for the Nepal tourism industry in January 2026, authorities believe the growth trend for the tourism sector in Nepal will continue until 2026, attributing steady regional demand, seasonal peaks, diversified markets, and steady regional demand. Nepal will continue to integrate policy measures addressing the sustainability of the tourism service, service delivery, and the resilience of the chosen tourism destinations.
January 2026 shatters the previous norms Greece tourism industry in Nepal commemorated January 2026 as Nepal closing the chapter on the rebuilding tourism phase. Nepal is attempting to capture the growth of tourism as the country is firmly positioned beyond the Pre-Covid-19 levels into the era of transformative development of tourism in the country.
Samsung has started rolling out the January 2026 security update for the Galaxy A33 smartphone. The update is currently live for users in South Korea, and the company will expand it soon to more countries. This update brings improvements and prepares the phone for future updates.
The firmware version for Samsung Galaxy A33 is A336NKSSDGZA1. This version includes the January 2026 security patch, which fixes security issues spotted in the previous version of the phone’s software.
Installing it will make your Galaxy A33 safer, protecting it from potential vulnerabilities and improving overall performance. According to the official details, the January 2026 security patch fixes 55 security issues. Google helped fix one very serious issue and 20 high-risk problems found in Android.
Samsung also added 30 extra security fixes made specially for Galaxy phones. These fixes deal with both serious and medium-level risks.
The Galaxy A33 is also eligible to receive Samsung’s next major One UI version, One UI 8.5. This update will bring a fresh look, new features, and a better user experience. Samsung will expand it after launching with the Galaxy S26 series.
To check if the update is available on your Galaxy A33, go to Settings > Software update > Download and install. Follow the instructions on your screen to update your phone safely. Stay tuned for more information.