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Blackmagic Camera 1.1 supports more Samsung phones with new features
Blackmagic Camera app is rolling out version 1.1 update. The latest release not only brings functional improvements but also expands support to more Android phones. With the latest version, the Google Pixel 6 series and several OnePlus, Samsung, and Xiaomi phones became supported.
According to the info via Threads, Blackmagic Camera 1.1 comes with a handful of new features. The new addition includes HDMI monitoring support, pull focus transition controls, plus support for Blackmagic Cloud for Organizations.
In addition, the camera app now also supports 3D LUTs during recording and monitoring. Your phone’s screen brightness can be dimmed while recording. It will help you prevent overheating concerns that appear on smartphones with excessive camera usage.
Besides, some image retouching tools, including noise reduction and sharpening, can also be applied to your footage. You will also be able to save clips to any location or external storage, making it easier to manage the project.
Blackmagic Camera 1.1 changelog:
- HDMI monitoring.
- 3D LUTs for recording and monitoring.
- Pull focus transition controls.
- Blackmagic Cloud organizations.
- Login account within Blackmagic Cloud.
- Ability to dim screen while recording.
- Optional image noise reduction.
- Optional image sharpening.
- Audio level pop-up.
- Japanese translations.
- Ability to not generate a proxy while recording.
- Save clips to any location including external storage.
- General performance and improvements.
Blackmagic launched its camera app for Android at the end of June this year. The first post-launch update to the app makes it even more robust. Pixel 6, Pixel 6a, and Pixel 6 Pro will be able to use it alongside the Galaxy S21 and S22 series smartphones.
At present, the Blackmagic Camera app is free to download on Google Play. Despite being a free camera app, it brings pro-level video recording capabilities including more codecs, enhanced metadata, plus direct integration with the Davinci Resolve editing suite.
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Samsung upgrades Checkout app for enhanced performance
Samsung has rolled out a new update for its Checkout app with version 5.0.76.5. This update makes the app better and fixes some issues for a smoother experience.
The latest version fixes bugs that were present in earlier versions. You can expect fewer glitches and a smoother experience when using the app for your transactions. With these fixes, the app should be more reliable, making your payment process quicker and easier.
Besides fixing issues, the latest update also includes enhancements that make the app run better. These improvements make the app more user-friendly and useful. However, there are no new features or changes noted but the update will surely provide a better experience.
Samsung Checkout is a useful app for managing your payments and transactions. It is a billing application for purchasing paid content from Samsung Content services. By updating to this latest version, you’ll benefit from these performance boosts and fixes.
It’s important to keep your apps updated, as updates not only bring new features but also ensure that the app runs smoothly and securely. To install this update, you just need to open the Galaxy Store, then tap on the Menu icon, and click on the Updates option.
Alternatively, you can download the update through the third-party app link mentioned here.
WhatsApp Beta lets you create call links directly in group chats
WhatsApp is updating its app for Android devices with a useful feature for group calls with a new update. The latest version arrives with version 2.24.19.14 and is available through the Google Play Beta Program.
With the latest update, WhatsApp brings a new ability to create call links directly within group chats. Before, you had to go to the calls tab to generate a link for voice or video calls. Now, the latest update lets you make a call link from the chat itself.
Through this update, you don’t need to ring everyone in the group to start a call. Instead, you can share a link in the group chat to join the call. The new feature makes it easier to start and join calls in group chats.
Once you create the link, you can easily send it to the group, and members can join the call by clicking the link whenever they want. It’s particularly useful for big groups or people in different time zones who may not be available at the same time.
The call link feature of group chats is currently available through the WhatsApp beta update. The company will soon make it available for all users in upcoming stable updates.
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Samsung Blockchain Wallet update resolves ERC20 token transfer issue
Samsung has released a new update for its Blockchain Wallet app with version 1.4.09.4. This update brings a fix for an issue that users have been experiencing with transferring certain ERC20 tokens.
Users had trouble transferring some of the ERC20 tokens, which could be frustrating and problematic. The new update fixes these transfer issues to make the wallet app more reliable and easier to use for managing digital assets.
In addition to this, the update also fixes some minor issues that users encountered in the previous version. It also enhances some functions to provide a smoother experience.
Samsung Blockchain Wallet is a non-custodial virtual asset wallet service that allows you to send virtual assets to others and enjoy recommended Apps.
Moreover, this app enables you to securely sign and authorize virtual asset transactions using your virtual asset private key, which is kept in a secure enclave built into your Samsung Galaxy device. With the fresh update, you can enjoy the enhanced functionality.
The latest version of the Samsung Blockchain app is available on the Galaxy Store with an installation package size of 64.04 megabytes. You can check and install the update from Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates. Also, you can download the update directly from the third-party app link mentioned here.