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7 New Features of Samsung One UI 5.1 Good Lock
Good Lock offers a bundle of modules for Samsung devices so users can further customize their smartphones. Samsung keeps on adding more features to the Good Lock modules through regular updates. You can check out 7 new and useful features of Samsung One UI 5.1 Good Lock.
The Korean tech giant introduced One UI 5.1 with the Samsung Galaxy S23 series and now it is available for several Galaxy devices in different regions. If you have also received the One UI 5.1 update on your Galaxy device then try out the below-given feature of Good Lock.
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7 New Samsung One UI 5.1 Good Lock features
1.) Accessibility setting change history: Nice Catch
Samsung added the Accessibility setting change history option to the Nice Catch module. This new option shows a list of changes made to accessibility settings in the past. This option is added at the bottom of Nice Catch’s settings.
To enable this option, open Good Lock >> click on Life up category >> tap Catch and turn on the toggle >> Scroll down and click on the Accessibility setting change history toggle to turn it on.
2.) Sensitivity: RegiStar
Samsung RegiStar brought a new option to the back tap action feature called Sensitivity. With this option, you can select the sensitivity of the back tap function from Low, Medium, and High. The low sensitivity needs tapping with high force while high sensitivity requires low tapping force.
To set the sensitivity of the back tap feature, open the RegiStar app >> click on the Back tap action section >> you can see the Sensitivity option at the bottom, set it as per your choice.
3.) Customize Navigation Bar Height: NavStar
Samsung Navstar app recently added a new feature called ‘Customize navigation bar height’, which provides you the option to adjust the height of the navigation bar in three levels for a wider screen experience.
Visit the Samsung Good Lock app >> tap on the Samsung NavStar module >> Now tap on the Buttons section located at the left bottom >> Tap on the toggle to turn on NavStar settings >> Scroll down and adjust the height of the Navigation bar as you like.
4.) Brightness Slider Background color: Theme Park
Users of eligible Galaxy devices can set the background color of the brightness slider as per their choice by Theme Park module.
To do so, visit Theme Park Good lock module >> Click on the Quick Panel present at the middle of the bottom bar >> Tap on Create new option >> Here you can see the two circles on the brightness bar, press on the Right one >> Select color and press OK.
5.) Hide Handle and Widget Page Looping: One Hand Operation +
At the start of April 2023, Samsung One Hand Operation Plus added Hide Handle settings to the Advanced Settings. You can see four options under the Hide handle which are Landscape mode, Quick panel, Lock screen, and Home screen.
Furthermore, the company brought a Widget Page looping option for Widget pop-ups. This option loops back to the first page after scrolling past the last page of the widget.
To enable this feature you just need to open Theme Park >> Left/ Right handle >> select Straight/Diagonal up/Diagonal down option >> Scroll down and tap on the Setting icon located next to Widget pop-up >> press toggle to turn on Widget page looping option.
6.) Hide Modes and Device Care Indicator icons: QuickStar
Now you can also hide the icons of Modes and Device Care functions from the status bar. Just, open Good Lock >> click on QuickStar module >> tap on Visibility of Indicator Icons >> Scroll down, and you can see a bunch of options in addition to Modes and Device Care >> press the toggle to turn it OFF.
7.) Change Color Palette: Theme Park
Theme Park app has the ability to change the Color Palette colour. You can now easily change the color palette color for from the app.
To change the color, open Theme Park >> click on the More option located at the top right >> tap on the Change Color Palette. Now, you select a color and adjust the saturation then press the OK option.
3 Cool Good Lock features you should try on your One UI 5.1 Samsung device
New York became the first US state to bring retail consumer rebates for appliances under the Inflation Reduction Act. Applauding the move, Samsung launched a huge energy-saving opportunity for the residents of New York.
Samsung started offering up-front discounts to consumers statewide through New York’s IRA HEAR program. Consumers can now access IRA’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) program.
IRA HEAR rebate program advantages
- Save up to $840 on Samsung’s innovative ENERGY STAR products, including laundry appliances like heat pump dryers and all-in-one combo washers + heat pump dryers.
Visit Samsung’s home appliance page to learn more about the options available.
Samsung said this is just the beginning of its rebates journey in New York. The company looks forward to working with partners to expand these retail rebates to more products and in more states across the United States.
Pay attention, the IRA provides rebates and tax credits to households across America. New York is leading the way in providing direct retail point-of-sale appliance rebates, supporting an affordable clean energy transition.
Inflation Reduction Act
Signed in August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act is the single largest investment in climate and energy in American history.
It provides home appliance rebates for discounts on electric energy-efficient appliances like Induction cooktops, ranges, and heat pump laundry appliances.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra has undergone one of the most extreme military tests. The company has recently published a Watch Ultra test video, featuring Phillip Chu Joy.
Phillip participated in the Peruvian Navy’s Special Operations Course to showcase the watch’s capabilities. It is renowned as one of the world’s most challenging military training programs.
“The Galaxy Watch Ultra pushes technology to its limits, handling extreme conditions with ease,” Chu Joy remarked. “It’s undoubtedly designed for those seeking exceptional performance.”
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra proves its durability and functionality in water, mud, and sand — excelling even under the grueling conditions of Peru’s most extreme military training.
Galaxy Watch Ultra
The Watch Ultra boasts a Grade 4 titanium frame. It also features a shockproof cushioned design that meets MIL-STD-810H2 military standards and water resistance of up to 10ATM.
The product is capable of operating within a broad temperature range of -20°C to 55°C4 and performing at altitudes of up to 9,000 meters above sea level.
These capabilities make it ideal for tracking advanced physical activities like ocean swimming and cycling in extreme conditions; take the Perivian military training as a recent proven example.
Samsung’s Watch Ultra is the ultimate companion for sports enthusiasts and extreme adventurers. It’s crafted to endure the toughest conditions with its pro-grade features and premium materials.
Samsung’s Mauricio Revollar stated:
“We wanted the public to experience the Galaxy Watch Ultra like never before in the Peruvian market by creating the most extreme product review ever undertaken here.”
“This was made possible thanks to the collaboration of the Peruvian Navy, which allowed us to highlight and celebrate the commitment of the students in one of the world’s most demanding military training programs.”
Watch the video below:
Apple collaborated with OpenAI to power Apple Intelligence features. The ChatGPT maker continues to create obstacles for Google. In a recent move, OpenAI discussed a potential AI partnership with Samsung.
TheInformation (via Reuters) reported that OpenAI has recently discussed powering AI features on Samsung-made devices. It seems the ChatGPT-maker wishes an AI partnership with Samsung to expand its reach in multiple folds.
The company is considering developing a web browser to rival Google’s Chrome. OpenAI recently introduced its search engine called SearchGPT. It is available to limited users alongside internal testers and strategic partners.
Samsung x OpenAI
Samsung and Google’s close partnership doesn’t need any elaboration. The friendship isn’t limited to services, as both firms work across an ecosystem. However, it doesn’t stop Samsung from partnering with OpenAI in favor of better service.
As the AI phone market is growing rapidly, OpenAI may innovate further. Google doesn’t lag, but there’s still room for a potential alliance. Apple Intelligence-like features might be deployed on Galaxy phones after Samsung’s partnership.
OpenAI knows Samsung holds the command of the worldwide smartphone market. Expansion of its services will be quite broader than Apple if its partnership with Samsung pens down. For now, take this information as a grain of salt!
Apple x OpenAI
Apple leads the worldwide premium smartphone market. Google and Samsung introduced their AI phones in October 2023 and January 2024, respectively. It forced Apple to immediately enter the segment to normalize the innovation gap.
Google’s availing Gemini Nano AI model, but Apple joined hands with OpenAI. To create a difference, OpenAI powering some of the coolest AI features on recent iPhones. The move is to attract other vendors to adopt source AI from OpenAI.
Well, Apple still reportedly considering bringing Gemini AI on iPhones. The company believes that iPhone users should have different AI providers available. Hence, a multi-collaborative approach is also in the pipeline, at least from Apple’s end.