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Samsung Kids One UI 4 update helps kids grow good digital habits
Samsung Kids is a unique mode of Galaxy smartphones that allows children to use their smartphones in a more secure and enjoyable way. It was originally introduced as Kids Mode in 2014 and later renamed Samsung Kids. With One UI 4.0, Samsung is further expanding the features and capabilities of the service.
The latest update offers new customization options, updated parental controls, AR apps, a new onboarding experience and more. The platform we now call Samsung Kids was actually introduced in 2014 as Kids Mode.
Samsung Kids Designed to allow children to use their smartphones more securely, the Kids Mode feature settings make it easy for parents to ensure that their children only have access to the apps provided by the Kids Mode service.
As well as access to any other app allowed by parents. It gave children their first taste of the galactic ecosystem with their preferences and unique and friendly characters. Since then, Kids Mode has continued to develop. A diverse content collection for each age and class has been added to help children have fun and learn with their smartphones.
When Kids Mode finally became Samsung Kids, it became more comfortable and offered more diverse content. Users can now activate Samsung Kids in Quick Panel with just one tap – no download required.
They can also toggle the feature on or off immediately when they unlock their phone. No special password needs to be set and this feature provides a detailed overview of usage patterns.
Adjusting Background Colors and Apps Based on Age Groups
Samsung Kids is primarily intended for use by children between the ages of three and eight. Now, with the update, there are options to change the background color and the apps that are displayed on the screen so that older people can use the service.
To better meet the needs of their children, parents can remove the default apps and fill the home screen with the recommended content page and content from the apps they have downloaded and allowed.
Children aged eight and over can benefit greatly from things that are a little more challenging. Examples include apps like Crocross Adventure, which allows children to practice logical thinking through black coding, as well as Pettson’s innovations listed below My Browser and partner apps that contain English news articles.
Stronger Parental Controls for Monitoring Activity and Setting Weekly Goals
Every parent wants to know which apps their children use the most and what apps they like. Samsung Kids’ updated Parental Controls feature provides detailed information about children’s mobile activities throughout the day, but also over the past month. Apps are listed based on the frequency they use, making it easy to monitor each screen time.
Healthy smartphone usage habits are formed when goals are set and followed. Keeping a record of your child’s smartphone activity can help you set weekly usage goals. Depending on their circumstances, users can set the same screen time goals that they need to follow each day, or even set different goals each day of the week.
Recommended Content Page Now Includes AR Features and Partner Apps
Samsung Kids offers features for basic activities such as taking and drawing photos, as well as a wide range of content developed with partners. If you swipe right on the home screen, you will find tons of new apps tailored to your child’s preferences, which can be easily dragged around and added to the home screen.
Promoting Healthy Mobile Habits by Offering Kids Insights Into Their Smartphone Use
Samsung Kids continues to evolve to make it easier for young consumers to enjoy more fun and educational content. Starting with One UI 4, Crocross welcomes children to the Little Friends Welcome Board, and their wishes and interactions vary depending on the situation and more character activities are added. The newly added partner content app cards, meanwhile, recommended apps grouped by category, making it more convenient for users to find the apps they like.
Now, children can monitor their activities and screen time with their parents or set up their own smartphone usage plan to further develop their autonomy.
Introducing New and Even Friendlier ‘Little Friends’
With limited opportunities to enjoy the outdoors these days, children are increasingly using mobile devices. In view of this trend, it has become even more important for children to develop good mobile habits and access fun and educational content.
Going forward, Samsung plans to make children more enjoyable and has a safe ‘fence’ to the digital world that treats both parents and children.
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Samsung Wallet app is getting a new update with v5.5.61, which aims to improve app performance to make it easier to use. The fresh update is available on the Galaxy Store with a package size of 109.92 MB.
As more people rely on digital wallets for everyday transactions, Samsung is focused on keeping its Wallet app secure and user-friendly. The latest update addresses some issues that users have reported in previous updates to make the app run more smoothly.
In addition to fixing bugs, the update brings improvements to some features that users frequently rely on. It enhances the overall performance of the app. However, it does not include any new features or changes.
Users can download the Samsung Wallet v5.5.61 update through Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates. Also, you can download the update from the third-party app link mentioned here.
Recently, Samsung introduced support for a Digital Key for Audi vehicles via the Wallet app. It offers Galaxy smartphone users a more convenient way to access and start their cars without the need for a physical key. This feature is powered by ultra-wideband (UWB) technology to ensure precise functionality and enhanced security.
Moreover, the Korean tech giant is also improving the Samsung Wallet app for Galaxy Watch to allow users to handle their financial needs conveniently, right on their wrist.
WhatsApp has pushed a new beta update for Android users, which brings a camera shortcut directly to the gallery sheet to make it easier to access the camera while sending photos or videos. The fresh beta update arrives with version 2.24.24.23, available through the Google Play Beta Program.
Previously, WhatsApp improved the way users send photo and video albums. With that, users can select multiple photos and videos at once, and add captions to entire albums to make it simpler to share media with context.
The new update is adding even more improvements. The camera shortcut, which used to be in the chat bar, is now available directly inside the gallery sheet. It saves time and makes it easier to capture something new without navigating through multiple steps.
Now, when you’re selecting photos or videos to send, you can quickly switch to the camera without leaving the gallery. This new change might feel like an extra step for some users who were used to accessing the camera with a single tap from the chat bar. However, the update aims to combine both the camera and gallery functions into one place.
Notably, not all users will see this new camera shortcut. If you still have the camera shortcut in the chat bar, you won’t see the one in the gallery sheet. This is to avoid clutter and make the app more organized.
This feature is currently available to a limited number of beta testers, and it will be rolled out to more users in the coming days or weeks.
Google Messages introduces a new Backup and Restore feature to make it easier for users to back up and restore their text messages, media, and settings directly within the app. This feature’s strings have been spotted in the Google Messages 20241118_02_RC00 beta version.
Currently, Android users back up their messages through Google One at the system level, but this new update lets users manage backups from within Google Messages itself.
The backup system will offer end-to-end encryption, ensuring that your messages are fully secured. Only you will be able to access the backup, with protection provided by your device’s screen lock.
When signing into the app on a new device, your conversations will automatically restore, providing a seamless transition. However, some devices without a screen lock may not be eligible for encrypted backups.
The backup feature is closely associated with your Google Account and Google One storage, which means you’ll need some extra storage space for backups. While users can choose to turn off backups at any time. Turning off the backup will permanently delete your conversations from your Google Account, although they will still be on your device.
You can also choose to back up media only over Wi-Fi, which can help save mobile data. Additionally, Google Messages will allow you to sync messages across different devices as long as you’re signed into your Google Account.
Aside from this, Google Messages recently rolled out the “Double tap heart ‘feature for Android users. This makes it easier to send a red heart emoji in response to messages.
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