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Samsung updates Nearby device scanning app with new Matter Device Easy Pair popup feature [Expanding]
Samsung is expanding the Nearby Device Scanning 11.1.07.7 update to more Galaxy devices. You will have to download an 11.81 MB package to install the latest update, which fixes some issues to enhance the overall performance
- Samsung Nearby Device 11.1.07.7 update – Link
December 28, 2022
Samsung is releasing a new update for the Nearby Device Scanning app with version 11.1.08.7. The new update improves system stability and performance to enhance the experience.
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The new update is expanding the Matter Device Easy Pair popup feature to more Galaxy devices. Users will have to download a 7.08 MB software package to install the update.
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October 20, 2022
Samsung Nearby device scanning app is getting updated to version 11.1.07.7, which adds the Matter Device Easy Pair popup feature for the Galaxy device users.
After installing the new update, your Galaxy device will show you a popup notification when a compatible Matter Device detects in the surrounding for Easy Pair.
Nearby device scanning 11.1.07.7
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Established by Google, Matter is an open standard for smart home technology that allows your device to work with any Matter-certified ecosystem using a single protocol.
Previous Update
With the August update, the Nearby device scanning 11.1.06.6 app update added a new feature for SmartThings service as well as some bug fixes are included with this release as part of enhancing the stability.
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At the SDC22, Samsung announced a collaboration with Google and confirmed to bring admin access on SmartThings to support all Matter standard-based smart home devices seamlessly.
Similarly, the company is adding the new Easy Pair popup functionality in the Nearby device scanning app so you can easily get your Matter device connected with your Samsung device.
WhatsApp is releasing a new feature for content sharing on channels with its latest beta update for Android. The new update is available for users with version 2.24.14.15 through the Google Play Beta Program.
The fresh update brings a long-awaited feature, which allows beta testers to forward and share messages, photos, videos, and GIFs directly to channels. This new feature simplifies content sharing for channel owners and lets them easily share media from personal chats or other apps like file explorers directly to their channels.
Previously, users had to save media locally before uploading it to channels, but now, the process is seamless and easy. This new feature not only improves the content-sharing experience but also enhances engagement by ensuring that channels remain updated with fresh content.
By removing additional steps, WhatsApp reduces the time and effort required to maintain channels. This feature aims to make WhatsApp more user-friendly for forwarding and sharing content.
The new feature of WhatsApp for channel content sharing and forwarding is currently available for limited beta testers. It is a gradual rollout, more beta testers will soon get it.
Google Contacts for Android will soon get a new Besties Widget. The app’s version 4.35 suggests that Google is working on a Besties Widget. At present, the functionality or widget design hasn’t been revealed but will pop up as the development continues.
The Contacts app’s Individual contact widget has recently been updated with the ability to display notifications. In the APKTeardown, the Google Contacts app’s upcoming Besties Widget has the exact layout as the Favorite widget and shows starred contacts (via 9to5Google).
The new Besties Widget is slated to replace the Favorite widget. The widget isn’t functional in the latest version, but it will be enhanced with future releases. It is assumed that the widget’s development is currently in quite early phases.
The Google Contacts app is available for all Android devices. Samsung Contacts app is already fueled with pretty nice features, but consumers can get a refresh with Google’s Contacts app. You can download the app from the Google Play Store for your Android device for free.
Samsung has released a new update for its Checkout app with version 5.0.75.1 for One UI devices. The fresh update is available on the Galaxy Store with a package size of 15.02MB.
The new update enhances user experience by improving current functions and resolving known issues within the app. The update aims to make the app more efficient and reliable.
It’s advisable to install updates promptly to benefit from the enhanced features and improved stability. To check and install the update, visit Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates. Also, you can download the update directly from the third-party app link mentioned here.
Samsung Checkout is a billing application for purchasing paid content within Samsung Content Services. Samsung Pay/Wallet enables buying products from these services. It is compatible with Galaxy devices running Android 4.4 Kitkat or higher.
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