Samsung confirms a list of Galaxy phones and tablets getting Android 17 updates - 9to5Google

Amazon introduced three Alexa Tablets and new Kids Tablets, replacing Fire with aluminum devices running Android and offering full Google Play access. The transition moves Amazon beyond its budget-tablet positioning while maintaining a strategy centered on content, services, and shopping through Alexa+. Amazon’s move from budget Fire tablets to a higher-priced lineup.

These tablets are the last ones released before Samsung's more generous support policy. Back in the TouchWiz era, Samsung's reputation for timely software updates wasn't exactly the best. It's thus great to see how far the brand has come in delivering faster updates and providing longer software support for its devices. Samsung is now one of the few Android manufacturers that offers a generously long software support policy, with its recent Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra benefiting from seven years of OS and security updates. Not every tablet Samsung has sold in previous years enjoys that kind of longevity, though.

The Patagonia Nano-Air Light Hoody is an insulated midlayer designed for sports where freedom of movement and temp control are important factors. Its 40-gram insulation provides a balance between warmth and breathability, allowing excess heat to escape when you’re on the move, while retaining warmth when you need it. At 371 grams, it prioritizes versatility over minimal weight, which results in a more durable jacket. The shell and lining are constructed from 100 per cent recycled polyester stretch ripstop, with durable water repellent (DWR) finishes made without intentionally added PFAS. Both fabrics are designed to provide abrasion resistance and flexibility – perfect rugged approaches or physical climbs. The insulation is also made from 100 per cent recycled polyester and unlike in some jackets, this stuff stays where it’s meant to. It’s a little slimmer than its predecessor, particularly through the arms, chest, and torso, making it much less baggy. The cuffs have also been revised to sit more snug around the wrists, while the stretchy hood allows for a full range of motion while not impeding your view.

Samsung says its foldable phones are selling like hotcakes, and if you read between the lines, Apple might be one big reason why. People may not be camping out in front of Samsung stores like they are for the just-released iPhone Duo, but it's been a good year for folding phones. In a blog post, Samsung UK boasted about high sales for its Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra devices in Europe since they launched in August. According to Samsung, the devices have seen a 45 percent boost in sales compared to a year ago. That's especially notable because global smartphone sales overall are at their lowest level in 14 years.