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Material You brings redesigned widgets for Google Drive, Gmail and YouTube Music
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Google has officially released Android 12, to all Pixels that are still supported. That could be Pixel 3 and later. After all, a big part of Android 12 is Material You. Google said all its applications will be updated with Material You when Android 12 is launched. But, from the beginning to see the Material You widgets coming now. With Google Drive, Gmail and YouTube Music will receive theirs soon.
As Google Twitter account has sent a tweet joining Android 12 Material You Widgets. Including screenshots from many Google apps. But most notable was the Gmail app that does not have the Material You widget yet. And the same goes for Google Drive and YouTube Music.
Widgets will match your icons and other Material You elements
The widgets will change when you change your wallpaper. The YouTube Music app will show you a recently played song, then thumbs up and play/pauses next to it. Then in the second row, there are shortcuts in the various playlists that you can start playing.
Get a personalized quick glance at your Gmail! pic.twitter.com/g3TBSrgwJz
— Gmail (@gmail) October 19, 2021
In Gmail, you’ll see widgets that show your inbox, with different shortcuts on the side. Like Compose, Google Chat, and Google Meet. And finally, Google Drive will show you the search bar, and the search results for different documents, which are also insane. There is also a download button available.
The Google Photos widget is also helpful. Displays random images from your library in a few different settings on your home screen. Now, this is not a Material You widget because it is an entire image, and there is no real border around it that can connect you to Material You. Material You is finally here for everyone, and it’s great to get the most suitable.
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Samsung upgrades Checkout app for enhanced performance
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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
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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.
WhatsApp Beta update introduces new feature for managing contact syncing
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Samsung Blockchain Wallet update resolves ERC20 token transfer issue
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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.