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YouTube starts testing autoplaying video previews for Android TV
Earlier, Google released a new feature on its website for YouTube, which allows you to seamlessly convert from your phone to your desktop. And, now the company is testing another feature for Youtube, which makes users feel very annoying.
According to the information (via 9to5Google), Youtube has now started testing autoplaying video previews for Android TV. It’s worth noting that this feature is only available to a small number of users on Android TV and Google TV.
YouTube autoplay video previews
This new autoplay video preview feature is similar to yours on the desktop and mobile YouTube apps. The feature will work when you scroll through the videos displayed on the main screen of the YouTube app. When you stop the scroll bar on any video, it will play the video preview together with the audio for a few seconds.
On mobile or desktop devices, the video plays completely. Conversely, the “Audio Preview” feature will show clips or parts of YouTube videos on Android TV and Google TV devices. It is not yet clear how wide the scope of this option is.
The video will continue to play from the point you watched when you selected it. For some users who want to remain silent, this can be a bit annoying. So now it’s best to turn down the volume before scrolling through YouTube.
The sound will start to play, and as the interface of YouTube for Android TV becomes larger and includes a grid of video thumbnails, auto-playing videos may be more difficult to detect.
Notably, autoplay video previews are enabled by default, which means that if you find them annoying or frustrating, you must manually disable them. Fortunately, as you can see from the screenshot above.
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Samsung QuickStar app is getting a new update with version 7.4.07.56 via Galaxy Store. The fresh update improves the overall stability of the app to ensure a smoother user experience.
The QuickStar app is a popular Good Lock module among Samsung users for its customization features. It allows individuals to personalize their device’s quick panel. With this update, users can expect smoother and better performance to make it easier to use all the app’s features.
The fresh update enhances the stability of the QuickStar app by fixing some issues encountered in the previous version. As Samsung continues to enhance its apps, QuickStar users can look forward to a more enjoyable customization experience.
Users are advised to download the Samsung QuickStar 7.4.07.56 update from the Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates to enjoy these improvements. Also, users can install the update directly from the Good Lock app.
Previously, Samsung introduced a new feature for the QuickStar module, which lets you hide the mobile hotspot icon for a cleaner status bar. Also, it brought stability enhancements to make the app more secure.
One UI 7.0 update is also set to improve how the clock format aligns on Samsung devices, especially through the QuickStar settings. This current clock alignment issue has been more noticeable when using Korean or Chinese characters. Users can expect improvements in future updates.
One UI 7.0 update to improve clock format alignment in Samsung devices
Google Calendar will soon be updated with an array of new flairs. Samsung Calendar comes as default on Galaxy phones, while Google Calendar can also be used after the Play Store install.
The latest version of Google Calendar teases upcoming changes including new flairs. The app readying more specific flairs for everyday events that will be managed by keywords.
AndroidAuthority discovered that words like “cinema” or “coffee” might trigger corresponding imagery as part of adding a touch of personality and quick visual identification to your calendar.
Additionally, each of the 12 months features its unique flair to reflect the changing seasons. Words like birthday and train/journey schedule could also trigger a specific flair for visual appearance.
Google pushed the Calendar visual refresh to a limited number of users. You could soon be able to access them on your Android or iOS device, if not, keep the app updated to the latest version.
Flairs? Google Calendar flairs are artistic images that automatically adorn specific events in your schedule view based on keywords used in their descriptions.
Samsung is collaborating with the Bank of Korea, and the Korea Financial Telecommunications & Clearing Institute to debut mobile cash card services to Samsung Wallet.
This MoU will pave the way for the three parties to cooperate for the stable integration of mobile cash card services with Samsung Wallet across South Korea.
Through this MOU, Samsung Wallet users will be able to use ATMs of 17 South Korean banks participating in the mobile cash card business, expanding the coverage from 10 banks.
The 17 banks will allow cross-bank transactions and convenience store ATM use. The service method will also be expanded from the existing NFC communication method to the QR code.
Samsung Wallet users will also be able to use offline commerce payments and accumulate change generated from commerce transactions without a physical cash card.
Users of the Wallet app will have a better experience with cash deposit and withdrawal services. In the future, Samsung Wallet mobile cash cards can be used as follows:
- Users can issue a mobile cash card by running the “Add Item” menu in Samsung Wallet, selecting a mobile cash card, verifying their identity, and entering the account number to be linked and setting a password.
The South Korean tech giant is committed to continuously expanding user experience by introducing a wider range of financial functions to Samsung Wallet.