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Gmail update brings two-pane layout to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold smartphones
Google regularly improves its stock apps by bringing new features and improvements through new updates. At the moment, the company has started pushing a new update for the Gmail app, which brings a new change to the foldable devices i.e. Two pane view layout.
The Two pane view layout helps you to manage the display of apps that have 2 separate areas of content, such as list/details view. Now, Gmail brings Two-pane view layout support to enhance the multitasking experience on your foldable devices.
Gmail Two pane view feature is available for all Android foldable devices including Samsung. The Korean tech giant offers a bunch of foldable devices and you can check this new layout on the Fold series of Galaxy smartphones such as Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z FOld 3, and more.
In the Gmail app on your foldable smartphone, you can see a list of messages on the left, a search bar at the top left, and compose tools. Whereas when you open someone’s mail, you can see all the details of other messages in brief on the right side of your foldable smartphone.
In addition, there’s a long Material You bottom bar with labels covering the entire bottom width of your foldable. From the screenshots, we can see that the email is shown in a light container, while the rest of the page has a blue background.
Back in 2023, the search giant rolled out the Dual Pane View layout for Google Meet and now it is available for Google’s other app – Gmail. Aside from this, you can also see the Chat tab in the Gmail app.
Samsung has kicked off a new update for its Galaxy Enhance-X app with version 2.1.33. The fresh update brings exciting new features and improvements to enhance the editing experience for Galaxy device users.
The fresh update adds the ability to import longer videos. With this new version, users can now import videos up to 30 minutes long to make it easier to edit longer clips directly within the app.
Additionally, the video editing experience has been improved. A new feature allows users to long-press the video timeline to zoom in to help trim videos more accurately.
The Motion Clipper feature now allows users to create GIFs from motion photos. This feature gives users a simple way to turn their motion photos into fun, shareable GIFs. It is available on select Galaxy models.
Samsung Galaxy Enhance-X 2.1.33 update also brings improvements to the Camera Shift tool. Now, users can select multiple subjects in a photo to apply the camera shift effect. The effect now works on photos with people and pets, making it more versatile.
Furthermore, the update improves how the app works on larger screens. Users with tab models can now use Enhance-X in landscape mode to make editing more comfortable. The update also adds support for Basic Dex mode to allow users to edit their photos and videos in a desktop-like experience.
If your device receives this update, install it now to enjoy the new feature on your smartphone. For installation, you can check the update through Galaxy Store >> search “Galaxy Enhance-X” >> open it and press on install if the update is available.
WhatsApp has released a new feature named Voice Message Transcripts, which allows users to transcribe voice messages into text. This update, announced by Mark Zuckerberg, is now available in the latest WhatsApp for Android.
The voice message transcripts feature is a helpful tool for people who prefer reading over listening to messages, or for those in noisy places where listening to voice notes is difficult.
To use this feature, you just need to go to Settings >> Chats >> Voice Message Transcripts in the app and turn it on. WhatsApp may also ask you to enable the transcription feature when you receive a voice message.
Notably, the transcripts are created on your phone, not on WhatsApp’s servers. It means your voice messages and transcriptions are kept private and secure.
To start using voice message transcripts, you’ll need to download a language data package. At the moment, the feature supports English, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, and Hindi. WhatsApp also plans to add more languages in the future. Once the transcriptions are done directly on your phone, you don’t need an internet connection to use the feature.
This Voice Message transcripts feature is available with the latest WhatsApp updates and will be rolled out to more users in the coming weeks. So, install the fresh version of WhatsApp to enjoy this feature.
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.