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Samsung AOD 8.0, powered by One UI 5.0
AOD, also known as Always On Display is one of the most amazing features of Samsung Galaxy smartphones. Each new One UI iteration brings improvements and new functionalities to the AOD feature, while, the new One UI 5.0 Beta seems to have nothing new for Samsung devices. Let’s have a quick look:
Before exploring the Always On Display feature, it’s important to mention that the development of One UI 5.0 is still underway and Samsung might add new functionalities and further improvements with future Beta builds or Stable ones.
One UI 5.0 didn’t change the way of accessing the AOD feature on Galaxy smartphones. You can head towards system Settings, followed by Lock screen and Always On Display, to access the feature and customization options of the AOD.
Similar to the previous iteration, the One UI 5.0 (Beta) has a toggle on the top for enabling and disabling. Besides this, there’s a text note about the Always On Display functionality that reads “Show a clock and notifications when your phone isn’t in use.”
Like the One UI 4.1, there are four options, letting you decide when the Always On Display appear; Tap to show, Show always, Show as scheduled, or Show for new notifications. I prefer using Tap to show or Show for new notifications.
After that, there is a dedicated section for Clock style that allows you to customize the Clock’s design and colors that will appear when your phone isn’t in use. There are a total of 9 clock styles available by the One UI software, however, you can create different kinds of clock styles using the Good Lock’s ClockFace module.
In addition to Clock styles provided by Samsung, you can also use Stickers, AR Emoji, Bitmoji, and custom images from Gallery or Themes available on the Galaxy Themes app. By default, the AOD will use a clock style showing the time and date alongside the Day by occupying very less space, and you also have the option to change the color.
Talking about additional settings, AOD provides you with more options like Show music information, setting the orientation of the screen, setting for Auto brightness, and custom brightness. Later on, there is a section to get information about the App version of AOD and suggestions for settings.
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is available at a killer price at Best Buy. The limited-period deal appears at the time when shoppers eagerly await the year’s biggest shopping festival – Black Friday.
Best Buy is currently selling Samsung’s latest Fan Edition, the Galaxy S24 FE, with 128GB storage for $474.99 in the US, while the 256GB model can be yours by paying $534.99.
Both variants are currently $175 off the listing price. It’s already a steal for those wondering to upgrade to a new Samsung Galaxy smartphone during the Black Friday 2024 affair.
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Galaxy AI
Galaxy AI is the key highlight of the Galaxy S24 FE. The phone has equivalent AI capabilities and features to the Galaxy S24 series flagships launched earlier this year.
Photo Assist, Instant Slow-Mo, Live Translate, Chat Assist, Note Assist, Composer, Browsing Assist, Sketch to Image, PDF Overlay Translation and Interpreter are the key Galaxy AI features.
Specs and Key Features
Additionally, the S24 FE is packed with 5G network support. It is powered by an Exynos 2400e chip paired with 8GB RAM and is available in two memory options; 256 GB and 128 GB.
The phone sports a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 2340 x 1080 Pixel Resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 1900 nits peak brightness.
On the rear panel, there is a triple camera system, containing a 50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, and 10MP 3x telephoto as well as a 10MP single front-facing camera.
Samsung ships the Galaxy S24 FE with Android 14-based One UI 6.1 pre-installed. It is supported by 7 years of regular Android + One UI upgrades and security patches.
Google has just recently released a version 7.0 update of its Google Authenticator app, which arrives with some helpful changes that make using the app simpler and more user-friendly. Along with a fresh look, there are some changes to how you manage your 2FA (Two-factor authentication) codes on Google Authenticator.
Previously, you had to long-press on the six-digit code to copy it to your clipboard. Now, with the new version, a single tap on the code is all you need to copy it. While long-pressing still works sometimes, tapping is the new default way to copy codes to make it faster and easier.
The app’s design has also been updated with a fresh update. In the 6.0 version, you had to long-press to access options like editing, deleting, or rearranging your accounts.
In version 7.0, you can now swipe right to rename an account, swipe left to delete it, and drag to reorder your accounts. These 7.0 changes make it quicker and more intuitive to manage your list of 2FA codes on the Google Authenticator app.
Moreover, the update also includes Dynamic Color support, which allows the app to match your phone’s theme for a more personalized look. It also adds a Privacy Screen for additional security.
Furthermore, the update brings a new account search feature to make it easier to find specific codes if you have many accounts. The update is available on Play Store, you can install it now to enjoy fresh changes.
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Samsung officially launched the Samsung Care+ in Switzerland. With the Care+ insurance service, Galaxy users can protect their Samsung devices against damages that are not covered by the standard warranty.
According to the information, Samsung Care+ is available from CHF 49 on the official website in Switzerland. Detailed product information on the terms of insurance and registration for Samsung Care+ can be found here.
Samsung Care+ – Now in Switzerland
The Care+ insurance service by Samsung offers comprehensive protection for the Galaxy S series, the Z Fold and Z Flip series, as well as the Tab S series.
The protection can be purchased directly when buying a new Galaxy phone or tablet. However, you can also activate it up to 60 days after purchasing a Samsung device via partners in Switzerland.
Benefits:
- Samsung Care+ protects against accidental damage and liquid damage and allows up to two repairs per year by authorized Samsung technicians.
- Covered damages include, for example, broken displays or water damage.
- There is the option to add theft protection for even more comprehensive coverage.
Samsung Care+ offers flexible contract terms of one to two years. It allows the protection can be individually adapted to the user’s needs. Users can conveniently send their device to a Samsung Service Center or a partner.