Apps
Google Clock app adds new weather forecast design for alarms
Google has updated its Clock app for Pixel phones, which arrives with a new design for the weather forecast feature that was added earlier this year. The feature shows the weather information for the day after the user dismisses their alarm in the morning.
The new design is more visually appealing and consistent. Instead of showing the weather forecast as a block of text with an icon, the app now displays two animated shapes that slide in from the corners of the screen.
As soon as you turn off your alarm, you will see a circle at the top left corner that shows the current temperature and conditions. Then, another shape will slide in from the bottom right corner that shows the high and low temperatures and the expected conditions for the day. You can tap on the “OK thanks” button at the bottom to dismiss the forecast.
The new design resembles the setup screen that Google has been using on Pixel phones for the past few years. This is a great way to start your day with a quick glance at the weather.
Google Calendar will soon be updated with an array of new flairs. Samsung Calendar comes as default on Galaxy phones, while Google Calendar can also be used after the Play Store install.
The latest version of Google Calendar teases upcoming changes including new flairs. The app readying more specific flairs for everyday events that will be managed by keywords.
AndroidAuthority discovered that words like “cinema” or “coffee” might trigger corresponding imagery as part of adding a touch of personality and quick visual identification to your calendar.
Additionally, each of the 12 months features its unique flair to reflect the changing seasons. Words like birthday and train/journey schedule could also trigger a specific flair for visual appearance.
Google pushed the Calendar visual refresh to a limited number of users. You could soon be able to access them on your Android or iOS device, if not, keep the app updated to the latest version.
Flairs? Google Calendar flairs are artistic images that automatically adorn specific events in your schedule view based on keywords used in their descriptions.
Samsung is collaborating with the Bank of Korea, and the Korea Financial Telecommunications & Clearing Institute to debut mobile cash card services to Samsung Wallet.
This MoU will pave the way for the three parties to cooperate for the stable integration of mobile cash card services with Samsung Wallet across South Korea.
Through this MOU, Samsung Wallet users will be able to use ATMs of 17 South Korean banks participating in the mobile cash card business, expanding the coverage from 10 banks.
The 17 banks will allow cross-bank transactions and convenience store ATM use. The service method will also be expanded from the existing NFC communication method to the QR code.
Samsung Wallet users will also be able to use offline commerce payments and accumulate change generated from commerce transactions without a physical cash card.
Users of the Wallet app will have a better experience with cash deposit and withdrawal services. In the future, Samsung Wallet mobile cash cards can be used as follows:
- Users can issue a mobile cash card by running the “Add Item” menu in Samsung Wallet, selecting a mobile cash card, verifying their identity, and entering the account number to be linked and setting a password.
The South Korean tech giant is committed to continuously expanding user experience by introducing a wider range of financial functions to Samsung Wallet.
Samsung has pushed a new update for its popular Wonderland Good Lock module, now available in version 1.5.21. This latest update addresses some issues and brings enhancements to improve user experience.
The fresh update fixes an issue that made it hard to see the Always On Display (AOD) image setting menu on some devices that didn’t fully support it. With this fix, users can now easily access and use the unique lock effects the app offers, no matter their device.
Moreover, the update also resolves an error that occurred when users tried to select the AOD image setting. By fixing these issues, Samsung makes the app more stable and reliable for a smoother experience.
Aside from these fixes, the Samsung Wonderland 1.5.21 update also enhances the user interface and color themes. These changes make the app easier to use and more visually appealing.
Overall, the fresh version of the Samsung Wonderland app brings important improvements for better access to features and a more user-friendly UI.
Users of eligible Galaxy devices can install the latest update via Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Download or from the GoodLock app. Also, you can download the update from the third-party app link mentioned here.