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Samsung Pauses One UI 7 Rollout After Bug Locks Users Out of Phones
One UI 7 was designed to showcase Samsung’s AI ambitions, but a bug now appears to be getting in the way of momentum.

Samsung has paused the global rollout of its AI-driven One UI interface after a bug prevented some customers from unlocking their phones. The pause, flagged earlier by frequent Samsung leaker Ice Universe, appears to have affected Samsung Galaxy S24 models receiving the update in South Korea. People who upgraded to One UI 7 (aka Android 15) reported repeated issues unlocking their phones.
The company has since pulled the update across all Galaxy models and regions, likely as a precautionary measure. Samsung told CNET that the software’s «new timing and availability will be shared shortly.»
«The One UI 7 rollout schedule is being updated to ensure the best possible experience,» Samsung added.
Samsung began rolling out the One UI 7 update to Galaxy phones and tablets on April 7, starting with the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6. Other devices were expected to follow soon.
One UI 7 introduces a redesigned interface built around AI, offering people more personalization and control. The software uses artificial intelligence to help edit videos, write messages and suggest places to go for dinner.
The move comes as tech companies race to embed more AI features into mobile devices, turning them into smarter personal assistants that can help complete everyday tasks.
Carolina Milanesi, an analyst at market research firm Creative Insights, noted that most consumers are still only experimenting with AI and not buying devices based on its promise.
«While I am sure Samsung could have done without the bug, I doubt this will have a long-term impact on Galaxy AI uptake or consumers’ interest in Samsung,» she told CNET. «Better pull the update than disjoint customers with an experience that is not great.»
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Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 27, #307
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 27, No. 307.

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.
I cleaned up on the purple category for today’s Connections: Sports Edition. Sports buffs who are also film fans should have the same experience. Read on for hints and the answers.
Connections: Sports Edition is out of beta now, making its debut on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 9. That’s a sign that the game has earned enough loyal players that The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by the Times, will continue to publish it. It doesn’t show up in the NYT Games app but now appears in The Athletic’s own app. Or you can continue to play it free online.
Read more: NYT Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle Comes Out of Beta
Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups
Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.
Yellow group hint: Time-related.
Green group hint: Drive to survive.
Blue group hint: Retired and revered.
Purple group hint: Yo, Adrian.
Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups
Yellow group: Interval.
Green group: F1 Grand Prix locations.
Blue group: 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class.
Purple group: Starts of boxing movies.
Read more: Wordle Cheat Sheet: Here Are the Most Popular Letters Used in English Words
What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?
The yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme is interval. The four answers are period, spell, stint and stretch.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme is F1 Grand Prix locations. The four answers are Abu Dhabi, Baku, Monaco and Monza.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class. The four answers are Allen, Parker, Sabathia and Suzuki.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is starts of boxing movies. The four answers are Cinderella, Million, Raging and Rocky.
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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, July 27
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 27.

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.
I set a new personal speed record for the Mini Crossword today. I was also delighted to learn a new word: psithurism. Can’t wait to drop that in casual conversation! Need a little help with today’s Mini Crossword? Read on. If you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.
The Mini Crossword is just one of many games in the Times’ games collection. If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.
Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword
Let’s get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: In addition
Answer: ALSO
5A clue: Psithurism, n. «The sound of ___ rustling through the trees»
Answer: WIND
6A clue: Like scones and stoners
Answer: BAKED
7A clue: Retail chain with an average store size of 300,000 square feet (roughly three city blocks)
Answer: IKEA
8A clue: Work station
Answer: DESK
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Up
Answer: AWAKE
2D clue: Social media currency
Answer: LIKES
3D clue: Tiptoe around
Answer: SNEAK
4D clue: Like 2025, but not 2026
Answer: ODD
6D clue: Contractor’s offer
Answer: BID
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