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Google Pixel Launcher loses unified search with stable Android 13

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Google released a Stable Android 13 update for Pixel devices with a bunch of new features. After updating the Android 13 build, users of Pixel devices facing issues related to its unified Pixel Launcher search.

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According to the information, many users of Pixel 4a, 6, 6 Pro, and 6a smartphones are facing the issue of missing Pixel Launcher Search after the Android 13 update. This issue is occurring on phones we sideloaded the update manually or received OTA from beta 4.1 to stable.

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After the update, you see the search bar at the top of the app grid is the same as the bottom of the home screen. The search field is no longer the same, as well as the “G” logo, microphone, and Google lens icon have disappeared from the app drawer.

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Android 13 Pixel Launcher issue

However, Google is aware of this issue and will fix it with an upcoming update. As far as, this can be fixed with a server-side fix.

Android 13 beta users discovered a brief unified feature throughout the preview and after updating to the stable release. The new UI will automatically disappear after some time or after the device is restarted.

Android 13

On August 15, 2022, Google officially started rolling out the Android 13 stable update for limited Pixel devices and will expand to more devices soon. Following this, other OEMs including Samsung, Asus, Nokia, iQOO, OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, Sharp, Xiaomi, and more will soon start Android 13 update for their devices.

Android 13 arrives with tons of new features such as themed app icons, per-app language preferences, color vector fonts, Bluetooth LE Audio, Photo Picker and more. You can check the biggest 13 features of Android 13 here.

Samsung Android 13 Coverage:

  1. Samsung Android 13 One UI 5.0 Eligible Devices
  2. One UI 5.0 Update Progress Report
  3. One UI 5.0 Beta – Registration Guide
  4. One UI 5.0 Beta – Rollback Guide
  5. One UI 5.0 Beta ROM – Download Link
  6. One UI 5.0 Features and Tweaks

Hey, Camila is here! From the very beginning, I love using Samsung phones like a die-hard fan. Apart from detailing One UI features for readers, I love exploring different apps of the Samsung ecosystem with a cup of tea!

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One UI 7 Beta too near in the US, Galaxy S24 and S23 are eligible

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Galaxy S24 and S23 series are seemingly One UI 7 Beta phase I devices in the US. Samsung could release the Beta Program after two weeks. But recently, Samsung published One UI 7 Beta forums on the US community for the Galaxy S24 and S23 series.

It has been discovered that Samsung has published the One UI 7 Beta forum for the Galaxy S24 and S23 series in the US. It’s a big development, hinting at the imminent Beta Program launch for the corresponding models in phase I.

Recently, tipster IceUniverse revealed that the Beta may take two more weeks before release. It seems Samsung has entered the final phase of testing. The company may finish testing Beta 1 of Galaxy S25 by mid-November.

The Galaxy S24 series will be the first to get One UI 7 Beta this year. Meanwhile, we could see a swift expansion, covering select older flagships such as the Galaxy S23 series. Recent foldable models would also enjoy the Beta experience.

Publishing a Beta forum isn’t a quite new development by Samsung. The company publishes respective landing pages on the community every year. The forums will keep Beta participants aware of the latest news and updates.

Recently, we revealed the possibility of One UI 7 Beta debut after November 21. Samsung will hold SDC24 Korea on the 21st, where it could also announce the Beta Program release or drop some good news about the same.

After Beta testing this year, the final version will be introduced early next year. The new software will debut alongside the Galaxy S25 series. We expect the flagship launch in January and the One UI 7 rollout to start in February next year.

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Samsung posts stunning Q3 profit surge despite tough chip market

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Samsung announced its Q3 2024 earnings with consolidated sales of 79.1 trillion won ($57.2 billion) and an operating profit of 9.18 trillion won ($6.6 billion), down by 1.26 trillion won from the previous quarter.

The MX (Mobile) Division saw a 13% improvement from the previous quarter given the launch of new Galaxy phones. The DS (semiconductor) division grew 3% from the previous quarter due to an increase in high-end memory sales.

The Korean tech giant also revealed that sales increased by 7% QoQ, achieving record-high quarterly sales. Gross profit reached 30 trillion won, slightly up from the previous quarter due to the expansion of flagship sales in MX.

Samsung continued its active R&D investments, recording an all-time high of 8.87 trillion won in quarterly R&D expenses. DS Division’s one-time expenses were larger than the gap between Samsung’s operating profit and market consensus.

Key Details:

  • Memory Business: Profits decreased due to a reduction in inventory evaluation recovery, one-time expenses like incentive provisioning, and currency impacts from a weaker dollar.
  • System LSI: Sales increased through maximizing revenue and minimizing inventory, although performance declined due to increased one-time expenses.
  • DX Division posted sales of 44.99 trillion won and an operating profit of 3.37 trillion won.
  • VD posted increased sales and profit from both the previous quarter and the same period last year.
  • Home appliances improved performance year-over-year.

Galaxy S25 Series

Apart from earnings results, Samsung confirmed the Galaxy S25 series will launch in the first half of next year. The company vowed to introduce an enhanced Galaxy AI experience for consumers to elevate their everyday tasks.

Official: Samsung Galaxy S25 to redefine everyday AI with bold new features

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Official: Samsung Galaxy S25 to redefine everyday AI with bold new features

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For the first time, Samsung officially discussed the Galaxy S25 series. Today, the company announced its earnings results for the third quarter. Samsung also revealed that the Galaxy S25 series will enhance Galaxy AI with bold new features.

Samsung says the Galaxy S25 series will be released in the first half of next year with an enhanced Galaxy AI experience. The launch timeframe should be January 2025, but we would get genuine information by the end of the year.

Galaxy AI has proven a big hit this year, and Samsung is planning further enhancements to the Galaxy S25 series. We expect new features with deeper integration across the operating system in the Galaxy AI next year.

Samsung aims to enhance the Galaxy AI experience to drive innovation in everyday life and expand sales by strengthening marketing and experience programs. The next upgrade to Galaxy AI will create a wide gap with its Apple counterpart.

Given Galaxy AI advancement, the MX Division would pursue sales growth and profitability improvement centered on flagships. This includes the latest S25 series and foldable phones as well as Galaxy Tab, Galaxy Book, and Galaxy Buds/Watch.

Samsung’s mobile business will continue to maintain solid sales of its AI smartphones. Expect various sales promotions during the holiday season, which would push annual flagship sales growth to double digits.

MX Earnings in Q3

The MX and Networks businesses posted KRW 30.52 trillion in consolidated revenue and KRW 2.82 trillion in operating profit in 3Q24.

Overall market demand for smartphones grew modestly as the residual effects of global inflation slowed the recovery in consumer spending.

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