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Google brings ability to show Play Store app installation progress, similar to iOS
Finally, Google has successfully completed testing its new feature which is similar to Apple iOS – i.e. showing app installation progress on your smartphone’s home screen. No doubt! This is a really useful feature to check the status of apps that are actively downloading or installing.
Starting today, this iOS-like feature is now available on Android 11+ devices. Users who are downloading the app from the Google Play Store can now see an indicator displaying the installation progress on their home screen.
Google brings ability to show Play Store app installation progress!
As reported by 9to5Google, the Android 11 or later OS users can see the new installation progress indicator when downloading the app from the Play Store. In addition, users can download only one app at a time, for those who have multiple apps installed at once, the pending label will appear below the apps in the queue.
The users are allowed to move the Gray-out icon before installing it. So they can customize their home screen without having to wait. However, these gray icons only appear on the home screen and not in the main app list.
Not only Google, but Android smartphones users also welcomed this feature. This is because it gives a better view of the progress, especially useful for large downloads and/or slow internet connections. Users with a lot of alerts may notice this homescreen indicator more than a normal notification.
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Samsung has rolled out a new update for its Email app with version 6.1.95.14, which brings some improvements to enhance both functionality and security for users. The update is available on the Galaxy Store with a package size of 57.76MB.
The fresh update focuses on making the app more stable, fixing security issues, and adding new features for business users. It overall improves the overall performance of the app.
Samsung Email 6.1.95.14 Update
The update enhances the stability of the Samsung Email app. Users can expect smoother operation, with fewer crashes and interruptions while managing emails. In addition, Samsung patches several vulnerabilities to make the app more secure for both personal use and corporate email managing.
Moreover, the update introduces B2B features to Samsung Email for enhanced professional environments. These B2B enhancements may include improved integration with corporate email systems, better management of multiple accounts, and tools that make it easier for businesses to manage email communications securely and efficiently.
Aside from this, it also fixes some minor issues that users encountered in the previous version for smoother performance.
You can install the fresh update of the Samsung Email through Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates. Alternatively, you can download the update through the third-party app link mentioned here.
WhatsApp is bringing a fun new feature to its app just in time for New Year celebrations. The latest update for WhatsApp beta users arrives with version 2.24.24.17, which introduces animated confetti reactions for certain emojis.
At the moment, the animated confetti emoji reactions are available to some WhatsApp beta testers on Android. It will likely be rolled out to everyone in the coming week with the stable update, obviously, ahead of the new year.
The fresh beta update adds a playful twist to your reactions. When you use the Party Popper, Partying Face, or Confetti Ball emojis to react to a message, colorful confetti will burst out of the emoji to create a lively and celebratory animation.
The confetti animation is powered by Lottie, a framework that helps create smooth and high-quality animations. This ensures the effects don’t slow down the app or use too much memory to make it run smoothly without affecting performance.
The new feature is perfect for marking moments of joy or sharing the excitement of the holiday season. If you’re a beta tester, you can try it out by reacting to a message with one of the festive emojis and watching the confetti burst to life.
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Samsung is getting ready for Black Friday with a new update to the Samsung Shop app, which arrives with version 2.0.35018. This update gives users early access to Black Friday deals and extra discounts on popular products.
If you’re planning to shop for a new phone, tablet, or even an appliance, the Samsung Shop app has some great offers to check out. First, you need to install the fresh version of the Samsung Shop app on your Galaxy smartphone.
With the new app update, you can enjoy exclusive discounts ahead of Black Friday. Below you can check some of the top deals you can get right now.
Smartphones
- Get an extra 10% off on Galaxy phones like the Galaxy S24 Ultra, Z Fold 6, and Z Flip 6.
Tablets
- Save an extra 15% on the Galaxy Tab S10 Series and get double the storage for free.
Monitors
- Get up to $100 off select monitors.
Appliances
- If you’re buying an appliance worth over $1,500, you can get $100 off your first purchase.
Black Friday Sale
This year, Black Friday falls on November 29, but Samsung has already started offering early deals on certain products. The full range of Black Friday discounts will go live later this month, you can still grab amazing discounts on products.
With this new Samsung Shop update, you can save on some of the popular and amazing products with limited-time offers. Be sure to download the updated Samsung Shop app to grab early Black Friday deals and extra savings.
You can install the update via Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates. Also, you can download the update from the third-party app link mentioned here.
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