Information Weekly
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This week, Google finally ends up leaking its new UI, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge set to launch subsequent week, One UI 8 retains displaying up in leaks, Google Pixels get Might replace patches, and Instagram teases a brand new characteristic with The Weeknd.
Google slips up and leaks its new Materials 3 Expressive
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Earlier this week, Google by chance leaked elements of its UI that it’s set to indicate off at Google I/O later this month.
It looks like a weblog submit was revealed early. As captured by the Wayback Machine, it offers us a sneak peek at the way forward for Android design, and the way/why it is getting extra “expressive.”
Apparently, forty-six particular person research, with over 18,000 contributors, had been performed over three years to find out how Materials Design in Google apps might be improved.
“Materials 3 Expressive ideas are rooted in strong analysis and constructed on longstanding usability greatest practices, so designers can confidently use these new elements and ideas, figuring out they’re constructing one thing that will probably be straightforward to make use of and that individuals can join with,” the weblog submit explains.
The weblog additionally revealed many examples of how the design language can be utilized, together with just a few design parts we will anticipate to see seem in a while, akin to floating toolbars and accent coloring that make “key actions stand out.”
Galaxy S25 Edge will get a launch date
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Placing all of the launch rumors to relaxation, a number of teases later, Samsung introduced at the moment (Might 7) that the fourth variant of the Galaxy S25 sequence will probably be unveiled by means of a digital Galaxy Unpacked occasion.
The gadget is being marketed with the tagline “Past Slim: Uncover Unprecedented Innovation with Galaxy S25 Edge. ” It’s mentioned to be each a strong AI companion and an engineering marvel that mixes flagship specs whereas being gentle to hold round.
Whereas Samsung did not reveal a lot of the specs of the gadget (though some particulars have been leaked), the press launch did focus rather a lot on the Galaxy S25 Edge’s digicam. Stating that the gadget is got down to give customers an “final digicam expertise.”
As rumors advised, the Galaxy S25 Edge will certainly present up with a 200 MP vast digicam. The corporate additionally acknowledged that this lens will probably be built-in with Galaxy AI, which can remodel it into a sensible lens, “that helps acknowledge what issues to create new reminiscences.”
The Galaxy S25 Edge is ready to drop on Might 12 at 8 p.m. ET, and all the launch will probably be live-streamed through the OEM’s official web site and YouTube channel.
One UI 8 retains popping up in leaks
One UI 8 replace provides cellphone calls to Now bar 🌟#OneUI8 #NowBar pic.twitter.com/Demcw5yJ8oMight 6, 2025
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Samsung might be secretly engaged on releasing its subsequent UI quickly, and in response to the latest leaks, it may present up on telephones as early as June in tandem with Google’s Android 16.
All however confirming it is a Galaxy S25 person who took to X to submit screenshots of the software program replace display screen showcasing the alleged One UI 8 replace. The primary set of pictures was posted on Might 4, revealing all the small print of the replace, together with the construct quantity BP2A.250605.015.S938BXXU3BYE2. Though the exact timing of the replace notification stays unclear, the picture hints that the replace got here together with this month’s safety patch.
The tipster additionally posted screenshots of recent watch faces with the UI replace that enables customers to vary fonts and different problems on them. In addition they shared a video of the improved interface with the One UI 8 replace, displaying apps just like the Climate app opening and shutting a lot quicker and smoother.
Past that, a blur impact appeared when the person tried to entry media, revealing choices for viewing it. The Now Bar additionally options a number of choices akin to Do Not Disturb, Caller ID, and media, which may be switched by swiping upwards.
Google Pixel’s Might patch does extra than simply bug fixing
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Google Pixels began receiving Might’s safety patch this week, and this month’s replace comes with three bug fixes and a complete of 28 safety patches for Android and Google companies. Google has included a vital replace for a zero-day safety vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-27363.
Which means there are indications that this zero-day exploit (CVE-2025-27363) could also be below restricted, focused exploitation. This pushes the necessity for customers to replace their telephones instantly to keep away from attainable hacking or safety breaches on their units.
One other essential side of this patch is that it updates the gadget’s bootloader to incorporate anti-rollback measures, which won’t enable customers to revert to older variations of Android 15 on their units, probably as a result of above-mentioned safety exploit.
The tech large says that the rollout of the replace will proceed over the following week, various based mostly on provider and gadget mannequin.
The Weeknd will get dibs on Instagram’s new characteristic
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This week, Instagram is testing a brand new characteristic that locks Reels with secret codes and hints, and The Weeknd is the primary to strive it out. It additionally lets artists and influencers drop unique quick movies only for their followers — those sharp sufficient to crack the clue.
To kick issues off, The Weeknd has dropped a sneak peek of his upcoming movie challenge “Hurry Up Tomorrow” utilizing the brand new secret code Reels. The trace to crack the code is “CLEAN TITLE FOR TRACK 3.”
This new characteristic additionally offers creators and types a enjoyable option to kick off promos or advertising campaigns. Hidden Reels might be excellent for teasing new merchandise or constructing buzz round an upcoming drop.
Extra tales this week
These are a number of the largest tales from this week. In the meantime, listed below are another tales which are price catching up on:
