Samsung updates Galaxy Beta Service ahead of One UI 8 Beta Program

It’s May 2025, and Samsung is getting ready to start the One UI 8 Beta Program for Galaxy smartphones. Before starting the beta program, Samsung has updated its Galaxy Beta Service app to improve the overall experience for users.

The fresh update of the Samsung Galaxy Beta Service app arrives with version 4.3.14. This update brings some changes to make the beta process smoother and more stable.

The last time Samsung updated this Galaxy Beta Service app was back in December 2024, when the One UI 7 Beta Program started. Now that the app is updated again, it’s a clear sign that the One UI 8 Beta Program is coming soon.

Samsung hasn’t officially announced the start date of the One UI 8 Beta yet. Along with several leaks, this new update to the Beta Service app is a good hint that it may begin very soon.

The Galaxy Beta Service app helps users join beta programs and send feedback to Samsung, so updates to this app are important before every new beta rollout. With the new update of Galaxy Beta Service, Samsung aims to give users a better and more stable testing experience.

To get the latest version of the Galaxy Beta Service app, users can go to the Samsung Galaxy Store, tap on the Menu, and then go to Updates. From there, they can install the new version if it’s available. You can also get the update from a third-party source link, but it’s always safer to use the Galaxy Store.

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So, if you’re excited to try out One UI 8 features early, keep an eye out for the Samsung Members app notification as the beta program might open very soon.

 

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3, Fold3 approach final phase of Monthly updates with May 2025 patch

Samsung has boosted the security of the Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy Z Fold3 smartphones with the May 2025 security update. This update is currently live for users in Korea, and the company will expand its rollout soon.

Since their launch in 2021, the Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy Z Fold3 have been receiving regular monthly updates. However, these phones are scheduled to transition to a quarterly update cycle in July 2025. This means the devices will receive security updates every three months starting in July.

As for the May 2025 patch, Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy Z Fold3 users can identify it by the One UI build versions F711NKSS9JYE2 and F926NKSS9JYE2, respectively. The installation package size is approximately 360 MB.

Notably, this is the first software update following the One UI 7-based Android 15 release. It enhances security and stability while addressing issues found in the previous version.

May 2025 security patch includes critical fixes to improve the security of Galaxy devices. It addresses 58 high-level security issues identified by Google that affect all Android phones. In addition, Samsung resolved 20 Galaxy-specific issues, 13 of which were explained in detail.

Users are encouraged to install the update promptly to benefit from the improved security measures. If you haven’t received a notification, you can manually check for the update.

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To install the update, open your phone’s Settings, tap Software update, then select Download and install. This will ensure your Galaxy device stays protected with the latest security enhancements.

 

Centre delicenses lower 6 GHz band; boost for Wi-Fi 6E and 7 networks

The Centre’s move comes two years after the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) recommended allocating the lower end of the 6 GHz band for unlicensed use(Photo: Shutterstock)

Subhayan Chakraborty New Delhi

3 min read Last Updated : May 19 2025 | 8:19 PM IST

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The Centre on Monday issued draft rules to delicense the lower portion (5925–6425 MHz) of the 6 GHz spectrum band, a move expected to significantly benefit Wi-Fi broadband, especially emerging technologies like Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7. It also aims to accelerate the adoption of low-power and very low-power wireless equipment.

 

According to the draft rules notified by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), no prior authorisation or frequency assignment will be required for setting up, operating or using wireless devices for low-power indoor and very low-power outdoor access in the lower 6 GHz band.

 

Previously the largest block of unused spectrum, the 6 GHz band has significant potential for both 5G and Wi-Fi expansion. It supports the precise positioning of large volumes of signals with minimal latency, making it ideal for high-speed connectivity applications.

  

However, the move could be a setback for mobile operators and some governments, who have long argued that the band should be reserved for mobile telephony. The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI)—whose members include Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea—has said India needs to free up at least an additional 1200 MHz of spectrum to meet global benchmarks.

 

COAI has maintained that only 720 MHz is currently available in the mid-band in India. To achieve the International Mobile Telecommunications-2020 (IMT-2020) standard and support consistent speeds of 100 Mbps downlink and 50 Mbps uplink in densely populated cities, India requires a total of 2 GHz of mid-band spectrum, it has said.

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In contrast, the Broadband India Forum (BIF), which represents tech majors such as Google, Meta and Microsoft, as well as telecom equipment makers like Ericsson, Cisco and Huawei, has strongly supported delicensing the 6 GHz band to unlock its potential for Wi-Fi services. 

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Global precedent 

The Centre’s move comes two years after the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) recommended allocating the lower end of the 6 GHz band for unlicensed use, such as Wi-Fi, while the upper end could be retained for licensed mobile broadband. TRAI had noted that such a strategy would align with global best practices and that India had comparatively less spectrum allocated for unlicensed use than other major economies.

 

In December 2023, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) set aside the 6.425–7.125 GHz range for licensed mobile operations. The decision was taken at the 10th World Radiocommunication Conference, held every three to four years to revise global radio spectrum agreements.

 

Globally, the United States has allowed the full 6 GHz band for unlicensed use, triggering similar moves in countries such as Brazil and Saudi Arabia. Conversely, China has allocated the entire 1200 MHz in the band for 5G services. Europe has opted for a split model, reserving the upper portion of the band for 5G and freeing a 500 MHz tranche for Wi-Fi.

Made in India iPhones Will Still Be Cheaper in the US, Even With Donald Trump's 25 Percent Tariff: GTRI Report

 Made in India iPhones Will Still Be Cheaper in the US, Even With Donald Trump's 25 Percent Tariff: GTRI Report

Apple began assembling iPhone models in India in 2017

Highlights

• US President Donald Trump recently threatened Apple with tariffs
• Apple is planning to ramp up production in India
• The company is looking to diversify its supply chain outside China

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Even if the United States were to impose a 25 per cent tariff on iPhones manufactured in India, the total production cost would still be much lower if compared with manufacturing the devices in the U.S, according to a report by Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).

This comes amid a statement by U.S. President Donald Trump, threatening to impose 25 per cent tariffs on iPhones if Apple decides to make it in India. However, the GTRI report showed that manufacturing in India remains cost-effective, despite such duties.

The report breaks down the current value chain of a $1,000 (roughly Rs. 83,400) iPhone, which involves contributions from over a dozen countries. Apple retains the largest share of the value, about $450 (roughly Rs. 37,530) per device, through its brand, software, and design.

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It also added that the U.S. component makers, such as Qualcomm and Broadcom, add $80 (roughly Rs. 6,672), while Taiwan contributes $150 (roughly Rs. 12,510) through chip manufacturing. South Korea adds $90 (roughly Rs. 7,506) via OLED screens and memory chips, and Japan supplies components worth $85 (roughly Rs. 7,089), mainly through camera systems. Germany, Vietnam, and Malaysia account for another $45 (roughly Rs. 3,753) through smaller parts.

GTRI stated that China and India, despite being major players of iPhone assembly, earn only around $30 (roughly Rs. 2,502) per device. This is less than 3 per cent of the total retail price of an iPhone.

The report argues that manufacturing iPhones in India is still economically viable even if a 25 per cent tariff is applied.

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This is mainly because of the sharp difference in labour costs between India and the U.S. In India, assembly workers earn approximately $230 (roughly Rs. 19,182) per month, while in the U.S. states like California, labour costs could soar to around $2,900 (roughly Rs. 2,41,860) per month due to minimum wage laws, a 13-fold increase.

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As a result, assembling an iPhone in India costs about $30 (roughly Rs. 2,502), while the same process in the U.S. would cost around $390 (roughly Rs. 32,526). In addition to this Apple gets the benefit of production-linked incentive (PLI) on iPhone manufacturing in India from government.

If Apple were to shift production to the U.S., its profit per iPhone could fall drastically from $450 (roughly Rs. 37,530) to just $60 (roughly Rs. 5,004), unless retail prices are significantly increased.

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The GTRI report highlighted how global value chains and labour cost differences make India a competitive option for manufacturing, even in the face of potential U.S. trade restrictions.