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Phone Arena
5 days ago
- Phone Arena
Your Galaxy S25 Ultra might turn the Moon purple – here's what you need to know before One UI 8 goes stable
An odd Galaxy S25 Ultra bug with the camera has appeared for people running the latest version of One UI 8 Beta. Apparently, this bug makes photos of the moon appear purple for some strange reason. Luckily, as this is a beta version of the software, the bug may be dealt with before the Galaxy S25 Ultra receives the stable One UI 8 . The bug has not been spotted on devices running the stable One UI 7, so it's most likely a bug coming from the beta version. The issue has been spotted specifically in One UI 8 Beta 4, and the only condition in which the purple tint appears is when you try to take a photo of the Moon. Usually, these photos should turn white or gray. However, the alien-inspired bug makes the photo look purple. Apparently, according to multiple users on Samsung's community forum, the Moon appears purple at multiple zoom levels as well. Image Credit - @usereAZCq01bZZ on Samsung's Community forum The bug has been observed at 10x, 20x, 30x, and even 100x zoom. The photo is also said to appear normal in camera preview, with the purple coloring happening after the photo is taken. This indicates that we are likely talking about a bug in Samsung's processing. On top of that, it seems that disabling Scene Optimizer doesn't help. What's interesting (and could potentially be a problem) is that not all Galaxy S25 Ultra devices running One UI Beta 4 are running into this issue. Some of them take photos of the Moon just fine. As you can see, that's not a huge problem, but it is an annoying bug and should be addressed. It could become a bigger problem if it slips through the cracks of Samsung's quality check and isn't addressed in time. Also, the fact that not all people are experiencing it while running the beta can be either good or bad. It's good because you likely may not face it. It's bad because if it's not as widespread, Samsung may not address it as quickly. It's important to note that beta versions of software are usually buggy, and that's part of the game. These bugs usually get squashed before the stable release. Hopefully, this one will too. I personally think this is one of those funny little beta bugs that make tech news more entertaining than serious. It's not a dealbreaker, but it does show why beta versions aren't for everyone. Hopefully, Samsung fixes it soon, so the Moon can go back to looking like the Moon, not a sci-fi prop.
Yahoo
30-07-2025
- Yahoo
How to speed up your iPhone by clearing its cache
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Keeping your iPhone running at peak performance requires more than just the occasional restart, it means regularly clearing out the digital clutter that builds up over time. Cache files from apps and websites accumulate in the background, gradually eating into your storage space and slowing down your device. This becomes especially important when you're preparing to install major updates like iOS 26 beta, which needs plenty of free space and a clean system to run smoothly. Clearing your iPhone's cache is a simple maintenance task that frees up storage, improves app performance, and reduces the chance of conflicts with new software. Whether you're troubleshooting issues or preparing for the latest iOS beta, a quick cache clear can make all the difference in your phone's responsiveness. Why you should clear cache before installing iOS 26 beta (Image: © Tom's Guide) Beta software is less stable than final releases, so your device needs every advantage to run smoothly. Old cache files can conflict with new features, causing crashes or performance issues that make it hard to tell if problems stem from the beta itself or leftover data. Beta versions also require several gigabytes of free storage for installation and operation. Cache files from browsers, apps, and system processes can easily consume space that could be better used by the new software. Clearing cache before installation establishes a clean baseline, making it easier to identify genuine beta bugs versus issues caused by digital clutter. 1. Open settings (Image: © Tom's Guide) Begin by opening the Settings app on your iPhone. This is where you'll access all the options for managing your device's apps and data. 2. Tap Apps (Image: © Tom's Guide) Scroll down and tap Apps to view a list of all the applications installed on your phone. This is where you can manage all app-specific settings, including data storage and cache. 3. Tap Safari (Image: © Tom's Guide) Find Safari in the list and tap it. Safari stores a significant amount of cached data, including website files and history, which can be cleared to free up space and improve performance. 4. Clear History and Website Data (Image: © Tom's Guide ) Scroll down until you find Clear History and Website Data, then tap this option. This will remove your browsing history, cookies, and other cached website data from Safari. 5. Confirm your action (Image: © Tom's Guide) When prompted, tap Clear History to confirm. Your Safari cache will now be cleared, helping to refresh the app and improve its responsiveness. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button. More from Tom's Guide Your iPhone Notes app has a secret messaging feature — here's how to use it iOS 26 Safari lets you pick your own tab design — here's how to do it Apple Watch got an AI fitness coach — how to enable Workout Buddy
