Samsung has begun rolling out the February 2025 security patch for the Galaxy S24 series. However, this update does not include the much-anticipated One UI 7 upgrade, and it’s worth noting that it is not currently available for users in the US.

The Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra are now receiving this security enhancement in a select few regions. This software update focuses solely on improving the security of these devices, fixing vulnerabilities that could potentially harm user data or compromise device functionality.

Unfortunately, this patch doesn’t bring new features and interface improvements. Many Galaxy S24 users have been eagerly waiting for One UI 7, which promises significant UI enhancements, but all of us have to wait a bit longer as this security update comes without it. Samsung has already released three One UI 7 beta builds for the S24 trio in eligible regions.

The February 2025 security patch for the Galaxy S24 comes with software version AYA1 and a file size of 300MB. It runs on One UI 6.1, which is based on Android 14.

If you are a Galaxy S24 user in the US, you won’t see this security patch in your notifications just yet. Samsung often rolls out updates in phases, prioritizing different regions based on various factors including carrier and local regulations.

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To check if your device is eligible for the update, go to ‘Settings’, then ‘Software update’, and click on ‘Download and install’. If you are outside the US and in one of the regions where the update has started, you should see the option to install the February 2025 patch.

Stay tuned for further updates as Samsung continues to roll out this patch globally, and hopefully soon to the US market.

T-Mobile is revolutionizing mobile satellite connectivity. In alliance with SpaceX’s Starlink, T-Mobile has made a massive announcement, opening up Satellite Messaging service for many Samsung devices in the US.

The carrier’s satellite texting is available as a Beta Program. After signing up (limited slots), you will be able to send and receive satellite-powered text messages. T-Mobile also promised to bring data and voice capabilities in the future.

Starlink-powered T-Mobile satellite messaging service functions differently on Samsung and other compatible devices. It doesn’t require you to manually establish a connection with a satellite, which is a bit tricky step to follow in an emergency.

The service can be used on many smartphones as old as four years. As satellite networks work differently, your device needs to be optimized accordingly. Compatible hardware will ensure the best possible experience for emergency texting.

These devices will work with T-Mobile Starlink:

Galaxy S Series

• Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra
  • S21 FE
• Galaxy S22, S22+ and S22 Ultra
• Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra
  • S23 FE
• Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra
  • S24 FE
• Galaxy S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra

Galaxy Z Flip Series

• Galaxy Z Flip 3
• Galaxy Z Flip 4
• Galaxy Z Flip 5
• Galaxy Z Flip 6

Galaxy Z Fold Series

• Galaxy Z Fold 3
• Galaxy Z Fold 4
• Galaxy Z Fold 5
• Galaxy Z Fold 6

Galaxy A Series

• Galaxy A14
• Galaxy A15
• Galaxy A16
• Galaxy A35
• Galaxy A53
• Galaxy A54

Galaxy XCover Series

• Galaxy X Cover6 Pro

This list will be updated regularly.

Interestingly, T-Mobile is not keeping it exclusive to carrier-branded models. You can sign up for satellite messaging of T-Mobile even on your Verizon or AT&T device—and the beta test is free until July this year.

Following the Beta closure, T-Mobile’s satellite messaging will be offered on the Go5G Next plan. Consumers having other plans can secure $5 off per month by adding T-Mobile Starlink now with the Early Adopter Discount.

• Register for the Beta test here.

Samsung TV Plus has launched five new channels in collaboration with Warner Bros in India. The company today announced its partnership with Warner Bros. to launch five new FAST channels.

The new Warner Bros TV channels deliver premium storytelling to streaming audiences on Samsung TV Plus in India, and the best part, you don’t have to buy any subscription.

In collaboration with Warner Bros. Television, Samsung TV Plus now streams five channels namely House of Crime, Foodie Hub, Wild Flix, Wheel World, and XXtreme Jobs.

House of Crime: It’s curated for crime enthusiasts, and delivers a mix of intense dramas and intriguing investigative series.

Foodie Hub: This channel aims to offer popular food shows, recipes, and gastronomic journeys.

Wild Flix: It’s a pleasant destination dedicated to the animal kingdom. The channel shows captivating insights into zoo life and animal rescue stories.

Wheel World: If you are an automobile fan, Wheel World is now on Samsung TV Plus to stream car and bike shows, and restoration stories from the best garages.

XXtreme Jobs: The channel showcases some of the world’s riskiest jobs and the brave people who do them.

With a strong focus on Hindi programming, these new channels are designed to engage both regional and urban audiences across Smart TVs alongside Galaxy smartphones.

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch has spotted a critical heart problem, possibly saving the user’s life. The smartwatch comes with irregular heart rhythm detection, which has reportedly spotted an undiagnosed case of atrial fibrillation.

Recently, a Galaxy Watch user posted on Reddit about how the watch’s heart health features worked perfectly and found their previously unknown atrial fibrillation.

The user, a 61-year-old woman, explained that her Galaxy Watch alerted her around midnight on Saturday about an irregular heart rhythm. Following the instructions on the watch, she did an ECG, which confirmed atrial fibrillation.

She didn’t pay much attention to the first alert, but after getting four more alerts by 3:30 AM, she decided to head to the ER. She said that after the ECG confirmed atrial fibrillation, she called her health insurance’s nurse line.

Around that time, she started feeling some pain in her neck and shoulder. She’s currently waiting for the results of an echocardiogram but doesn’t know what caused the atrial fibrillation. She’s been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation at the ER and is getting medication.

Atrial fibrillation is a type of irregular heartbeat where the upper chambers of the heart beat erratically. It’s not life-threatening, but if you don’t get it treated, it can increase your risk of a stroke.

Last year, Samsung launched the irregular heart rhythm detection feature with the Galaxy Watch 6 series. When enabled, the feature constantly checks your heartbeat and alerts you if it detects an irregular pattern for a certain period.

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OpenAI reached a valuation of up to $300 billion, surpassing Samsung Elec’s $240 billion. The ChatGPT-maker has achieved this staggering valuation following an unprecedented $40 billion investment from Japan’s SoftBank.

CNBC reports that OpenAI’s valuation doubled in just four months, rising from $157 billion in October 2023 to $300 billion. Despite the DeepSeek AI model’s rise, investment in the AI sector titan OpenAI has skyrocketed.

SoftBank is finalizing its $40 billion investment in OpenAI, marking the largest private funding round in history. If completed, SoftBank will surpass Microsoft ($14 billion investment since 2019) as OpenAI’s largest investor.

OpenAI plans to allocate most of the investment to building large-scale AI data centers across the US. The company is accelerating its development of Artificial General Intelligence which requires high-end infrastructure investments.

OpenAI, with a $300 billion valuation, has become the second most valuable startup globally, trailing only Elon Musk’s SpaceX ($350B) and China’s ByteDance ($300B).

Palantir, an AI-driven defense software firm, saw its stock rise by 9.8% on February 6, pushing its market capitalization to $253 billion, surpassing Samsung Electronics ($240B).

Amazon, Alphabet (Google’s parent company), Microsoft, and Meta collectively plan to invest $320 billion in AI this year, a 40% increase from their $230 billion capital expenditure in 2023.

Recently, Chiefs of Samsung Electronics, OpenAI, and SoftBank have met in South Korea. The officials have discussed business opportunities in the sector of artificial intelligence.