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Third-Party Apps & Watch Faces No Longer Support On Fitbit Smartwatches
In the European Union, Fitbit smartwatches will soon lose support for third-party apps as well as watch faces. Let’s take a closer look at this report.
Watch faces are the dials of watches that come in a vast range of colors as well as marker combinations, so when the users want to try out some more new and upgraded watch faces, they can go through third-party apps, but now Google has announced that, within a few months, third-party apps and watch faces will be removed from all Fitbit smartwatches used in the European Union.
It is being reported by a support page update in which Google unveiled the official strategy to drop down all third-party applications and clock faces even from existing Fitbit devices available in the EU. It is reported that this new plan will come into existence in June 2024.
Here’s the confusion, since it is not clear yet whether the users can use the already-installed third-party apps and watch faces on their devices or not.
The list of Fitbit smartwatches that will lose third-party applications and watch faces in June 2024:
- Fitbit Sense 2
- Fitbit Versa 4
- Fitbit Sense
- FitBit Versa 3
- Fitbit Versa 2
- Fitbit Versa Lite
- Fitbit Versa
- Fitbit Ionic
Google stated that the Fitbit and Google apps will continue to be available, but the company clarified that Google applications are mostly exclusive to the Fitbit Sense 2 and Versa 4 wearables.
For now, the reason behind this decision is not clear, but it may be because of a careful assessment of the impact of the new European regulatory requirements or maybe because of the Digital Markets Act (DAM), which recently entered force in the EU.
Recently, Samsung has introduced several updates to its application to provide new experiences to its users. For instance, it has provided a new update for QuickShare connectivity and several Good Lock modules. Now, the company has started rolling out the update for the voice recorder.
Samsugn has rolled out a new update for the Voice Recorder application, which comes with version number 21.5.12.02. According to the changelog, the latest update for voice recorders is coming, which will improve the functionality of various functionalities. Unfortunately, the company hasn’t shared details about it. However, since the company introduced the transcribe ability for users with the One UI 6.1, it is possible that the company will improve this ability with this update.
But one thing is certain: if you are experiencing any issues while using any of the features, you should upgrade to the most recent version. To do that, you just need to go to the Galaxy Store and search for the voice recorder. Users can also sidelog the latest version of the application from external sources.
Samsung has made two internet browser applications available for all Android users, one stable and another in beta. In the beta version of Samsung Internet, it provides all the new features early to the users, and following that, the beta application is now getting the new ability to take screenshots in the secret mode.
For your information, the secret mode of the application provides several new features that allow users to browse different sites privately; it is similar to incognito mode in the Samsung Internet beta browser.
Now the company has released a new update for the Samsung Internet Browser with the version number 26.0.0.19. The company has enabled the previously restricted ability to take screenshots in the secret mode with the latest update. To take advantage of new abilities, you should update the application to the latest version on the Galaxy Store.
If you haven’t received the update yet, you can also sideload the mentioned version from an external source, or if you don’t want to do that, it is better to wait as it may take some time to reach every device.
Samsung Multistar is one of the fresh Good Lock modules that provides several new features that allow us to conveniently personalize the multi-window settings, which can improve the experience of multitasking on smartphones and tablets.
Samsung has now rolled out a new update for Multistar with version number 7.1.33. In the latest software update it has brought a new function ‘Maintain Slip Mode’ function, it allows users to keep the screen view active even after closing and reopening apps to enhance productivity on large screens.
Along with the introduction of new features, the latest software update will also improve the navigation bar’s visibility, making it easier for users to manage their devices. Additionally, it resolves a problem where the deletion of app data would cause the settings to reset.
If you are using a Good Lock-compatible smartphone, you can now uninstall MultiStar with the latest version via the Galaxy Store, or if you have already installed the MultiStar application, you can update it through the Galaxy Store. It is worth noting that the update is available for those who own Galaxy devices running on One UI 6.0 or One UI 6.1.
For starters, Good Lock’s MultiStar module offers a variety of useful options for multi-tasking functionality, such as the ability to launch games and apps through the external display of Flip series devices. It allows users to hide the status bar and navigation bar in the split-screen view, and similarly, there are a lot of features available that provide a whole new experience for managing multitasking.
