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Samsung introduces Bixby for kids, available in the US and Korea
Samsung Bixby needs no introduction, it is a default AI voice assistant for Galaxy devices. Recently, the company has started to roll out the February 2023 update for Bixby to enhance its functionality. Additionally, Samsung has introduced Bixby for kids with the latest update.
The company has officially shared a notice through the Samsung Members app saying that the February 2023 update brings a Bixby assistant specially customized for kids. Now parents can feel safe when their child is using the phone.
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As per the official information, using a Samsung Account, customers can create a group for their families to set up child accounts that they can handle on Galaxy devices.
This account will allow children under the age of 13 or the applicable age in your country to perform the same functions that a normal Bixby account provides for adults.
Obviously, Bixby will respond to these commands with age-appropriate and kid-friendly content. The features include:
- Ask Bixby questions: Your child will be able to ask any questions to the Bixby assistant related to their studies, knowledge, and interests.
- Listen to stories: Children can ask Bixy to speak stories that they want to listen to.
- Play music: Your kid will be able to play and listen to music whenever they want.
- Play games: Samsung Bixby will offer a handful of games for your kids that are safe to play so your child won’t get addicted.
Aside from this new feature addition, the company further improves the functionality of the Bixby AI assistant as well as fixes some common bugs and errors to enhance the app’s stability.
Availability:
Samsung has officially told that Bixby for Kids feature is currently only available for customers living in the US and Korea. At the same time, they have also suggested that more countries will also get it gradually.
Samsung Wallet app is getting a new update with v5.5.61, which aims to improve app performance to make it easier to use. The fresh update is available on the Galaxy Store with a package size of 109.92 MB.
As more people rely on digital wallets for everyday transactions, Samsung is focused on keeping its Wallet app secure and user-friendly. The latest update addresses some issues that users have reported in previous updates to make the app run more smoothly.
In addition to fixing bugs, the update brings improvements to some features that users frequently rely on. It enhances the overall performance of the app. However, it does not include any new features or changes.
Users can download the Samsung Wallet v5.5.61 update through Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates. Also, you can download the update from the third-party app link mentioned here.
Recently, Samsung introduced support for a Digital Key for Audi vehicles via the Wallet app. It offers Galaxy smartphone users a more convenient way to access and start their cars without the need for a physical key. This feature is powered by ultra-wideband (UWB) technology to ensure precise functionality and enhanced security.
Moreover, the Korean tech giant is also improving the Samsung Wallet app for Galaxy Watch to allow users to handle their financial needs conveniently, right on their wrist.
WhatsApp has pushed a new beta update for Android users, which brings a camera shortcut directly to the gallery sheet to make it easier to access the camera while sending photos or videos. The fresh beta update arrives with version 2.24.24.23, available through the Google Play Beta Program.
Previously, WhatsApp improved the way users send photo and video albums. With that, users can select multiple photos and videos at once, and add captions to entire albums to make it simpler to share media with context.
The new update is adding even more improvements. The camera shortcut, which used to be in the chat bar, is now available directly inside the gallery sheet. It saves time and makes it easier to capture something new without navigating through multiple steps.
Now, when you’re selecting photos or videos to send, you can quickly switch to the camera without leaving the gallery. This new change might feel like an extra step for some users who were used to accessing the camera with a single tap from the chat bar. However, the update aims to combine both the camera and gallery functions into one place.
Notably, not all users will see this new camera shortcut. If you still have the camera shortcut in the chat bar, you won’t see the one in the gallery sheet. This is to avoid clutter and make the app more organized.
This feature is currently available to a limited number of beta testers, and it will be rolled out to more users in the coming days or weeks.
Google Messages introduces a new Backup and Restore feature to make it easier for users to back up and restore their text messages, media, and settings directly within the app. This feature’s strings have been spotted in the Google Messages 20241118_02_RC00 beta version.
Currently, Android users back up their messages through Google One at the system level, but this new update lets users manage backups from within Google Messages itself.
The backup system will offer end-to-end encryption, ensuring that your messages are fully secured. Only you will be able to access the backup, with protection provided by your device’s screen lock.
When signing into the app on a new device, your conversations will automatically restore, providing a seamless transition. However, some devices without a screen lock may not be eligible for encrypted backups.
The backup feature is closely associated with your Google Account and Google One storage, which means you’ll need some extra storage space for backups. While users can choose to turn off backups at any time. Turning off the backup will permanently delete your conversations from your Google Account, although they will still be on your device.
You can also choose to back up media only over Wi-Fi, which can help save mobile data. Additionally, Google Messages will allow you to sync messages across different devices as long as you’re signed into your Google Account.
Aside from this, Google Messages recently rolled out the “Double tap heart ‘feature for Android users. This makes it easier to send a red heart emoji in response to messages.
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