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Galaxy Store: Everything App your Galaxy device needs, together in one place
Samsung Galaxy Store an all-in-one platform for downloading apps, games, themes, and much more. Galaxy store brings together all the features from Galaxy Apps and Galaxy themes that Samsung users love, creating a whole digital store optimized for individual users.
This Galaxy Store is a premium app market made for Samsung devices. The only place where can shop for all digital Galaxy purchases, allowing you to personalize your device with a design of apps and themes, ranging from Galaxy-exclusive partner apps that provide various range of services.
A complete collection of apps is available for download from the store, allowing users to their digital ecosystem to match their lifestyles.
This Galaxy store is categorized into the following types which are given below.
- Game
- Application
- Styling
- Galaxy Themes
- Camera Filters
- Photos with Stickers and Stamps
- Edge Panels
- Fonts
- Launchers, and More.
- Made for Samsung
- Clock (Watch Faces)
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Galaxy Themes
A Theme app that introduces users to new content interested in using videos to provide more detailed information on the subject.
With Galaxy Store, users can select a variety of themes and fonts to customize their Samsung devices with a style that suits them through the My Galaxy tab, which is accessible from the store.
Applying themes in simple steps:
- Choose your theme, download it, and tap ‘Apply’.
- Long press on the home screen.
- Tap the ‘Themes’ icon.
- Select an item of content.
- Download your content.
Styling with new features
Users can also download various new camera filters, adding creative flair to their messages and photos with stickers and stamps, or even install new edge panels for more convenient navigation.
Makes your Galaxy Watch unique
Galaxy Watch and Samsung Gear user can also adjust their watch faces and download the apps directly from the phone using the ‘Watch’ tab in the Galaxy store.
An adaptable watch face is one of the greatest advantages of a smartwatch. Users can choose different watch faces for different purposes and can interact with a watch in diverse ways. Because a watch face creates the first impression of the watch, it also holds value as a fashion accessory.
The redesigned digital store is now is completely redesigned to create an attractive way to browse for new apps and content.
Customize watch faces using the Galaxy Wearable app
- Navigate to the Galaxy Wearable app.
- Tap the Watch faces tab.
- From here, you can pick a new watch face.
- Tap My watchfaces > Customize to change the available features like the background color, or add widgets to appear on the watch face.
Custom-Curated, AI-Recommended
Users can use lists and themes to easily search for popular or suggested content in categories such as photos, news, or travel.
The Galaxy Store recommendation feature has been enhanced, adding an AI-based analysis tool to the user-oriented UI, so when you access the store, you’ll see a personalized page that suggests content based on your previous interests.
Access a Premium Gaming Experience
The latest in mobile games will be shown to users who enjoy gaming and health-conscious users will find suggestions for lifestyle and fitness apps. Additionally, the Galaxy Store makes support based on the seasons, holidays, and events throughout the year.
What’s changing in the new Galaxy Store:
The Galaxy Store now features just two tabs on the home screen including Games and Apps.
- Games is your launchpad for exclusive previews, promos, and Rewards.
- Apps are your one-stop-shop for customized experiences that connect you to the rest of the Galaxy ecosystem.
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Samsung Wallet app v5.5.61 now available on Galaxy Store
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 adds quick camera shortcut to gallery sheet
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.
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Google Messages to improve backup process with encrypted in-app feature
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.
Google Messages rolls out ‘Double tap to heart’ for easy reactions