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GameNative just got a major upgrade for Samsung Galaxy users

A range of CPU and GPU power controls have hit the app that allows PC games to be played on Android devices.

GameNative just got a major upgrade for Samsung Galaxy users

Samsung has expanded an unexpected update for its Galaxy S8 and Note 8 devices beyond the United States. The surprise software update, which first launched in the US a few months ago, is now reaching global models of these smartphones. Samsung did not provide specific details about what the update entails, only noting that it includes stability and reliability enhancements.

The update, accessible via firmware versions G950FXXUCDZE7 for the Galaxy S8 and N950FXXUGDZEA for the Note 8, does not modify the security patch level or the Android operating system, both of which remain at April 2021 and August 2021 levels, respectively. While the update promises to improve device performance, Samsung has not disclosed the specific changes, warning that the impact may vary depending on the phone model, location, and network provider.

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