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Google Android 13 Quick Settings
Google offers a very customizable Quick Settings panel to its users via its Android OS. With the passage of time, the company is making it more irresistible and user-friendly by bringing new customization features. Android 13 offers more advanced and customizable quick settings, which were already revealed in the beta update.
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Quick Settings! Those who are using the smartphone very well know about this feature and if you do not know, then let’s know what is Quick Settings. So, it is a space where you can directly access the most useful features of your smartphone as well as control them easily with a click.
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Android 13 Quick Settings
Similar to the 12th version, the Android 13 offers the same way to access the Quick Settings and Notification Panel, by just swiping down from the home screen. Once done, four quick setting toggles will be accessible alongside a large area for notifications.
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With Android 13, the opening and closing animation of Quick Settings becomes smoother than with Android 12. To make it more impressive and accessible, the company has moved the brightness slider up, now it appears on top instead of the bottom.
Apart from this, the place of Edit, Settings, and Power off options have been changed. Now instead of having all three at once, the Settings and Power off option is in the right bottom corner while the Edit option is in the same place, just aligned to the right.
How to customize Quick Settings?
It is very important to customize the Quick Settings accordingly so that we can easily enable any feature that we want to. If you want to customize and want to add your favorite or most useful settings then you just need to follow a few steps.
Rearrangement
To rearrange tiles, firstly you need to open Quick Settings and then tap on the Edit option. Now, hold the tile you want to rearrange, then drag and drop it to the position you want. So easy!
Add New One
You can also add new tiles in the same way as rearranging them. All we have to do is to open the edit option and then scroll down, many tiles as you see below the Hold and drag to add tiles option, you can add them to quick settings by holding and dragging them.
How to Reset
If you totally want to rearrange all the tiles from starting then, you can use the reset option. Firstly, open Quick Settings >> tap on the Edit option >> click on the three dots present in the upper left corner >> tap on Reset. It is done.
Android 13
Google released a stable Android 13 update after two developers’ previews and four beta updates. The update is currently limited to Pixel devices and will expand soon to other Android devices. The thirteenth version of Android comes with a bunch of new features, improvements, and optimizations. Check Android 13 features here.
New York became the first US state to bring retail consumer rebates for appliances under the Inflation Reduction Act. Applauding the move, Samsung launched a huge energy-saving opportunity for the residents of New York.
Samsung started offering up-front discounts to consumers statewide through New York’s IRA HEAR program. Consumers can now access IRA’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) program.
IRA HEAR rebate program advantages
- Save up to $840 on Samsung’s innovative ENERGY STAR products, including laundry appliances like heat pump dryers and all-in-one combo washers + heat pump dryers.
Visit Samsung’s home appliance page to learn more about the options available.
Samsung said this is just the beginning of its rebates journey in New York. The company looks forward to working with partners to expand these retail rebates to more products and in more states across the United States.
Pay attention, the IRA provides rebates and tax credits to households across America. New York is leading the way in providing direct retail point-of-sale appliance rebates, supporting an affordable clean energy transition.
Inflation Reduction Act
Signed in August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act is the single largest investment in climate and energy in American history.
It provides home appliance rebates for discounts on electric energy-efficient appliances like Induction cooktops, ranges, and heat pump laundry appliances.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra has undergone one of the most extreme military tests. The company has recently published a Watch Ultra test video, featuring Phillip Chu Joy.
Phillip participated in the Peruvian Navy’s Special Operations Course to showcase the watch’s capabilities. It is renowned as one of the world’s most challenging military training programs.
“The Galaxy Watch Ultra pushes technology to its limits, handling extreme conditions with ease,” Chu Joy remarked. “It’s undoubtedly designed for those seeking exceptional performance.”
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra proves its durability and functionality in water, mud, and sand — excelling even under the grueling conditions of Peru’s most extreme military training.
Galaxy Watch Ultra
The Watch Ultra boasts a Grade 4 titanium frame. It also features a shockproof cushioned design that meets MIL-STD-810H2 military standards and water resistance of up to 10ATM.
The product is capable of operating within a broad temperature range of -20°C to 55°C4 and performing at altitudes of up to 9,000 meters above sea level.
These capabilities make it ideal for tracking advanced physical activities like ocean swimming and cycling in extreme conditions; take the Perivian military training as a recent proven example.
Samsung’s Watch Ultra is the ultimate companion for sports enthusiasts and extreme adventurers. It’s crafted to endure the toughest conditions with its pro-grade features and premium materials.
Samsung’s Mauricio Revollar stated:
“We wanted the public to experience the Galaxy Watch Ultra like never before in the Peruvian market by creating the most extreme product review ever undertaken here.”
“This was made possible thanks to the collaboration of the Peruvian Navy, which allowed us to highlight and celebrate the commitment of the students in one of the world’s most demanding military training programs.”
Watch the video below:
Apple collaborated with OpenAI to power Apple Intelligence features. The ChatGPT maker continues to create obstacles for Google. In a recent move, OpenAI discussed a potential AI partnership with Samsung.
TheInformation (via Reuters) reported that OpenAI has recently discussed powering AI features on Samsung-made devices. It seems the ChatGPT-maker wishes an AI partnership with Samsung to expand its reach in multiple folds.
The company is considering developing a web browser to rival Google’s Chrome. OpenAI recently introduced its search engine called SearchGPT. It is available to limited users alongside internal testers and strategic partners.
Samsung x OpenAI
Samsung and Google’s close partnership doesn’t need any elaboration. The friendship isn’t limited to services, as both firms work across an ecosystem. However, it doesn’t stop Samsung from partnering with OpenAI in favor of better service.
As the AI phone market is growing rapidly, OpenAI may innovate further. Google doesn’t lag, but there’s still room for a potential alliance. Apple Intelligence-like features might be deployed on Galaxy phones after Samsung’s partnership.
OpenAI knows Samsung holds the command of the worldwide smartphone market. Expansion of its services will be quite broader than Apple if its partnership with Samsung pens down. For now, take this information as a grain of salt!
Apple x OpenAI
Apple leads the worldwide premium smartphone market. Google and Samsung introduced their AI phones in October 2023 and January 2024, respectively. It forced Apple to immediately enter the segment to normalize the innovation gap.
Google’s availing Gemini Nano AI model, but Apple joined hands with OpenAI. To create a difference, OpenAI powering some of the coolest AI features on recent iPhones. The move is to attract other vendors to adopt source AI from OpenAI.
Well, Apple still reportedly considering bringing Gemini AI on iPhones. The company believes that iPhone users should have different AI providers available. Hence, a multi-collaborative approach is also in the pipeline, at least from Apple’s end.