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YouTube Music will get AI-powered ‘Ask for Music’ feature
New findings say a new AI-powered Ask for Music feature coming to YouTube Music. Evidence confirming the existence of the feature was discovered in the YouTube Music app for Android v7.06.53.
Whether YouTube Music will add this AI feature as Ask for Music is a subject to be seen. Recently, it was reported that the company is working on a Gemini Extension for YouTube Music.
These developments reiterate that Google is committed to fueling the most popular services with AI capability. YouTube Music is one of the most popular apps, rivaling Spotify and Apple Music in the United States.
AndroidAuthority says that the new feature could replace the current voice search function. Thanks to AI integration, Ask for Music will likely let users search for music in natural language.
It is also assumed that YouTube Music will make song discovery more easier. The app could enable searching for songs by describing the music videos or asking for songs similar to [artist/song name], etc.
Apart from this, the APKTeardown also revealed a user interface-related detail. YouTube Music might add a YouTube app like launch animation. These changes are expected to be deployed with future updates to the app.
Work-in-progress code (for reference):
- <string name=”ask_for_music_prompt”>Ask for music</string>
- <string name=”ask_music_submit_button”>Submit</string>
- <string name=”ai_feature_input_disclaimer”>AI-generated responses are experimental. Quality and accuracy may vary. Please don’t enter confidential or personal information regarding yourself or others.</string>
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.