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Telecommunications & Media
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 to get final major OS update in 2026, S8 and A9 next to lose support
Samsung Electronics\' Galaxy Tab S9 and Galaxy Tab S9 FE series will receive their final major Android update at the end of 2026, supporting up to Android 17-based One UI 9, after which only security updates will remain. The Galaxy Tab S8 series has already entered the final stage of major OS support, while the budget Galaxy Tab A9 line has a shorter cycle. Newer tablets from 2024 adopt a 7-year update policy, with rugged models following separate terms.
Crypto
Samsung to offer USDC transfers in Samsung Wallet for U.S. Galaxy users, supporting Sui and Solana
Samsung Electronics will offer U.S. Galaxy users a USDC stablecoin transfer service in Samsung Wallet from late October, supporting the Solana and Sui blockchain networks. USDC is the first stablecoin supported by Samsung Wallet. Samsung will not charge fees to send USDC to overseas crypto wallets, though receiving wallets or exchanges may. Bastion will handle overseas remittances and has designated Coinbase as a sub-custodian, with USDC stored in Coinbase Prime Vault.
Telecommunications & Media
From iPhone 6S to Pixel 4: which old phones still work in 2026?
Some consumers still seek older smartphones rather than new models, but security should be the main consideration. TechRadar reviewed which older devices remain usable in 2026, focusing on security updates and operating system support. It cited the iPhone 12 as the oldest model still available new. For used phones, Apple provided patches back to the 2015 iPhone 6S, while Android 13 is seen as the security baseline, led by the Pixel 4.