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Samsung releases Good Lock April 2024 update with improvements, fixes

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Samsung rolling out the Good Lock April 2024 update through the Galaxy Store. The release brings functional improvements and bug fixes to Samsung’s One UI customization suite.

Samsung Good Lock April 2024 Update

The update’s changelog mentions improvement for the “Update all” function. Bug fixes are also included which should improve the customization experience. Hence, Galaxy users are advised to install the latest version as soon as they receive it via the Galaxy Store.

Good Lock’s latest update comes as a fresh release over the last that happened in late January. The application hasn’t received any new updates in February and March. This makes the April release a significant update in terms of bringing improvements.

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We’ve received the latest Good Lock update on Galaxy S24 Ultra, S23 Ultra and S22 Ultra. It appears flagship phones are getting it on a broader scale, however, availability may vary by region. If you already have Good Lock installed, head towards Galaxy Store’s Updates section.

Being on the latest release of the phone’s software and app’s version significantly improves the overall user experience. Samsung also recommends you be on the newest version to enjoy the latest features and seamless experiences on your Galaxy.

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Google Wallet just got huge boost with plenty of updates

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Google Wallet is getting a huge boost with a series of updates. The latest updates to Google’s digital payments and wallet application span the Wear OS app (passes), website, and Gmail integration (train tickets).

As part of “improving the passes experience for Wear users,” the Google Wallet app on your wrist now supports:

  • Grouped passes appear together in the list. When tapped, “each pass will be shown on a carousel.”
  • Pass archiving: Open a pass and scroll down for “Archive” alongside “Delete pass” and “Open on phone.” Will move to “Archived passes” section at the very bottom of the Wear OS app
  • “Unscannable passes”

Google announced that these updates are now widely available.

Earlier this year, the US tech giant debuted wallet[dot]google[dot]cot. It helps users manage Google Wallet and Google Pay on the web. With the latest update, the website is now available in many more countries.

  • Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland
  • France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal
  • Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, UK
  • Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam.

Google says this is “just phase 1 of our journey of making it available to every GPay and Wallet user, everywhere!”

Apart from this, Google announced that Google Wallet for Android is also expanding to more markets including Bermuda, Cambodia, El Salvador, Guernsey, Kosovo, Morocco, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, and Tajikistan.

Other Google Wallet updates (for developers) include:

  • “The closed loop transit API now supports physical to digital card conversion.”
  • “Google Wallet now supports VDV (((eTicket Services Motics spec for secure mobile ticketing in Germany. Transit agencies and developers are welcome to leverage Google Wallet specifications here to cryptographically secure tickets from copying, falsification or fraud.”

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Samsung boosts QuickStar app stability and performance

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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.

Samsung QuickStar 7.4.07.56 update

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

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Google’s Samsung Calendar rival readying big visual refresh

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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 Calendar Flairs

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.

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