September security updates for Samsung S7 series, Blackberry and Android phones

Samsung and Blackberry 

Samsung has started rolling out a new Galaxy, Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge update. Although it is a security update, both devices are also equipped with several new features

The Android security update is also rolling out for the new DTEK50 and BlackBerry Priv phones. BlackBerry has  security updates ready and will soon be delivered for Shop BlackBerry, Amazon, and unlocked versions of these devices

The update is version number XXU1BPHJ and will be rolled out at the moment in Europe. The over-the-air update (OTA) is available now for download from the Google Developer Site

Because it is a gradual rollout, it may take several days for each device type. Users will automatically receive a notification when the software is ready for their smartphone. Optionally, you can yourself check the availability of the update by going to the Galaxy S7 settings " on your device, then choose Software Update

This update brings also the long awaited Vulkan drivers to the S7 so the compatible games can be enjoyed on your devices with excellent graphics & play experience

This update is now available on the unlocked S7 and S7 Edge. Later this month, it also comes to T-Mobile and Vodafone contract device variants, but when exactly this will happen is not known. Also when this update will be available in your country is difficult to predict at this moment

But what are the fixes and additional features

1. Galaxy S7 security

It is primarily a security update that Samsung now releases monthly for his flagship. Hence the Galaxy S7 is well protected against vulnerabilities in Android, such as the recently discovered QuadRooter leak

2. Gallery App with face recognition

The September update introduces a new gallery app. This is also for the Galaxy Note 7, but is now being rolled out to the other flagship devices of Samsung. The new application includes facial and object recognition. For example you can easily collect all your pictures of food, or find the pictures of your friends together

3. Samsung Cloud

Finally added support for Samsung Cloud, the new online storage service from the Korean company. The app makes it easy to find your photos, contacts and other files online store so that you always have a backup on hand. Samsung Cloud allows users to store their files online in the cloud and also easily transfer data from one Samsung smartphone to transfer the other Samsung smartphone

By default, users get only 15GB free storage at Samsung Cloud. The only thing you need to use it is a Samsung account, go to settings under the menu & select Cloud by tapping “Use Cloud” to activate the service, and to establish the necessary synchronization options

                                                 Source : Mobile Apps Testing