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Samsung Shop gets fresh look with faster performance
Samsung Shop app is receiving a new update with version 2.0.40200. Users can now look forward to an enhanced shopping experience with the release as the new version brings several exciting updates and improvements.
The update introduces a revamped user interface to provide a fresh and modern look. It has also simplified navigation and updated visuals. This fresh look enhances the overall user experience, making it easier and more enjoyable to browse and shop.
In addition, the update focuses on enhancing performance to provide a seamless browsing experience. Users can expect faster loading times to ensure quicker access to the app and smoother navigation within the store.
The update is available on the Galaxy Store with a package size of 63.9MB. Galaxy users can update their Samsung Shop app to version 2.0.40200 via the Galaxy Store app. Also, they can directly install the update through the third-party app link mentioned here.
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WhatsApp to integrate Meta AI for smart photo insight and editing
WhatsApp is regularly working to introduce an update that will integrate Meta AI directly into its messaging platform. At the moment, WhatsApp is rolling out a new beta update with version 2.24.14.20, which brings the ability for Meta AI to edit photos shared by users.
The new beta update of WhatsApp aims to enhance the image editing and interaction experience by allowing them to ask questions about their photos and receive detailed insights. Additionally, users will be able to make edits to their photos conveniently within the chat interface.
Users of this beta update can see a new chat button. This new button of WhatsApp lets users easily share photos with Meta AI for analysis and editing. This helps users to seek information about objects in their photos and make adjustments according to their preferences.
Furthermore, users have complete control over their photos, including the option to delete them at any time. Through the new feature, WhatsApp makes a more interactive and personalized approach to managing and editing photos directly within the app.
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Google Wallet preps to virtualize US Passports
Google Wallet will soon allow US residents to store their Passports. The company is exploring ways to end the need for physical documents via Google Wallet. The next stop seems to be the passports department, which could be virtualized in the future.
X tipster AssembleDebug discovered that Google Wallet is testing a feature to add Passports in the US. The upcoming function will likely allow you to “create an ID pass with your passport.” However, the feature’s availability may be limited to the United States only.
Google Wallet could create an ID pass for a passport. It would allow users to verify their “identity for domestic flights at select airline security checkpoints or online purchases.” It will be sharable for verification with authorities through NFC or QR code scanning functionality.
Passports could be stored in Google Wallet but users should keep their physical copy. Such kind of document is usually required when you travel abroad. Virtualizing documents is OK but it may create regulatory hurdles given the respective country’s laws and acceptance.
Samsung Wallet is also filled with countless features for Galaxy consumers. It also has local payments support such as UPI in India, which offers ease of access. While Samsung Wallet is unsharable, Galaxy users can enjoy the Google Wallet anytime they want.
Here is a screenshot for the upcoming passport support in the Google Wallet.
This is going to be a US only feature. https://t.co/lhXdqLeAcp pic.twitter.com/PiEgjOkfAh
— AssembleDebug (Shiv) (@AssembleDebug) July 4, 2024
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Fresh Samsung Health app update available for One UI devices
Samsung has pushed a fresh update for its Health app, bringing it to version 6.27.0.161. This latest update enhances functionality and addresses various issues to provide a smoother and more reliable experience.
The update is available on the Galaxy Store with a package size of 140.34MB. The update aims to make tracking health metrics, setting fitness goals, and managing wellness routines easier and more efficient.
Additionally, it fixes bugs encountered in the previous version to enhance the app’s stability and reliability further. Overall, the update brings an enhanced way to track health with several functions.
Users can download the Samsung Health 6.27.0.161 update via Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates. Also, you can download the update through the third-party app source link mentioned here.
Notably, Samsung Health v6.27 is reportedly no longer compatible with Galaxy phones running Android 9 or older. Users on these older devices can continue using Samsung Health but will have limited access to services and features without future support.
This change affects devices like the Galaxy Note 9 and S9, with the app now requiring Android 10 or higher to function. While older versions of the app remain usable on Android 8 and 9 devices, they won’t receive official support for bug fixes or new features moving forward.