Apps & Services
One UI 5 Good Lock 2023 Features & Release Date Announced
Good Lock is an interesting app developed by Samsung for their premium Galaxy handsets. This programme has a number of top-notch services known as modules and applications, which greatly expand the One UI software system’s customizability options.
Samsung has already released Android 13 beta for several of its models, such as Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S21, Galaxy S20, Galaxy Note 20, and Galaxy Z Fold3/Flip3, and the owners of these models will certainly be happy with the news: Good Lock receives the expected update that integrates support for the One UI 5.0.
One UI 5 Good Lock 2023
With the arrival of the One UI 5 based on Android 13, Samsung users will be wondering when the Good Lock update to the 2023 version will be released. Well, for a complete ‘review’ we will not have to wait long: it seems that the modules will all be ready for the beginning of October 2022.
According to the Samsung community moderator of South Korea shared the full plans for Good Lock 2023, which will be made for Galaxy smartphones running One UI 5 based on Android 13. The upcoming version will provide many new features and better modules and applications for everyone.
One UI 5 Good Lock Features & Release Date
According to a Samsung team member on the company’s official forum, the new Good Lock new feature update will be released starting October 24 or October 25, 2022. This will include some important news for and One UI 5 support:
[Some changes to existing features]
1. Quick Star – Top bar stopwatch function, status bar date function
2. Nav Star – Taskbar button icon change and gesture hint color/length adjustment
3. Home Up – Shared app management > QuickShare device display setting added
4. ClockFace – Tablet Enlarged
5. Good Lock – Added the ability to move in order by tab, modified to allow use of existing functions except for terraces under 14 years old
[New features in preparation] – New features will be distributed sequentially from October 24th to November.
Please wait for the Good Lock functions that are opened one by one, enjoy using them, and thank you for your feedback.
1. We are preparing a function that allows you to easily create your own Meme in the Kids Cafe.
2. A function to control detailed camera settings will be released.
3. The ability to freely adjust the setting menu is being prepared.
4. We are preparing an easy and fun way to share links in a good lock’s own way.
5. We are preparing a way to easily exchange well-decorated Good Lock results and settings.
It is not clear at the moment whether the update will be deployed simultaneously globally or whether it will be launched earlier in South Korea. In any case, expect the news listed within the next few weeks.
Samsung TV Plus is inspiring the Walt Disney brand as it is now gearing up to offer something on the Disney Plus platform similar to how Samsung TV Plus offers live channels on Galaxy devices.
Samsung never shies away from providing new convenient features or upgrades to enhance users’ experiences. Here’s the evidence: Samsung TV Plus offers free live channels on Samsung devices. Now Disney Plus is appearing to add always-on channels to its streaming platform. These channels would continuously show content, allowing users to jump in and watch without even having to choose a particular program.
If the reports are to be believed, the Walt Disney Company is setting up to deliver always-on channels in the Disney Plus application. It is expected that Disney would mainly show Star Wars and Marvel content on these channels; it might also offer Disney’s classic animated movies from Pixar on them.
However, you are only able to access these always-on channels if you have a paid subscription to the platform. Despite paid service, these channels will also show advertisements, the same as a traditional TV channel on a cable network or a DTH service. This will also offer the option to just start watching content instead of choosing what to watch, searching for it, and then playing the show.
At the moment, apart from the information mentioned above, there are no other details to come to know regarding exactly when Disney will roll out the new feature. However, it could happen in the next few months. It seems that lately, other streaming platforms, for instance, Amazon and Fox, have also started offering ad-supported channels.
Samsung hasn’t released any major updates for the Good Lock application; for instance, last time, it brought a significant update where it made changes in the interface of the application, aiming to provide convenience for the users. Now, with the latest update, it is rolling out some improvements for some features.
Samsung has rolled out a new update for the Good Lock application, coming with version number 2.2.04.92. According to the changelog, the update will improve the ‘Update All’ button. It means that after installing the update, users will have more convenience while updating applications. It allows users to update all the modules of Good Lock with a single tap.
Apart from that, the update has also improved some other functionalities of the Good Lock, but the changelog doesn’t mention the full description of other changes. But if you are having any issues while using any feature of the application, then you should try to update the application.
To update the Good Lock application, you need to go to the Galaxy Store and search for Good Lock. If it shows a new update available, then tap on the update button. Once you tap it, it will get installed to the latest version automatically.
For starters, Good Lock is a powerful application for Galaxy devices that provides several modules and some options to customize the different UI functions of Samsung devices. There are several modules available that dedicatedly provide options for multiple UI elements, such as wallpaper, themes, notifications, navigation, lock screen, and many more.
In recent weeks, Google has made a lot of improvements to its dedicated messaging application. Recently, the most useful addition has been the custom camera, which provides a simple camera interface for users to quickly click or shoot videos for instant messaging. Now, it has introduced a new capability that allows users to quickly create selfie GIFs.
As of writing, this feature isn’t seen anywhere in the Google message, but the company has already shared a dedicated article with information on how to create a selfie GIF in the application.
According to the official information, to create the selfie GIF, you have to follow these steps: Open a conversation on Google Messenger, now taught, and hold the camera icon. It will start a countdown to give you time to prepare, and the recording starts and ends automatically. Finally, it will be automatically saved on the camera roll, and you can send it to anyone.
Google has also officially said, “You can also record a selfie GIF by tapping a prompt in the conversation.” It is like one of the suggested action prompts, which already includes recent photos, sharing locations, and starting a video call.
As far as the availability of the new feature is concerned, it currently has not appeared anywhere near its stable channel or the beta channel. But as Google officially suggested steps for the feature, it is expected that the company may soon provide the feature for every user.
How to Create a selfie GIF on Google Messages
- Open Google Messages
- Open or start a conversation.
- In the message bar, touch and hold the Camera
- If available, you can also record a selfie GIF by tapping a prompt in the conversation.
- A countdown appears to give you time to prepare. The recording starts and ends automatically.
- You can also manually start recording by pressing a red button.
- You don’t have an option to send the selfie GIF while recording.
- When the recording ends, tap Send
Tips:
- You can record a selfie GIF for 3 seconds.
- You can access selfie GIF that are saved on your device’s camera roll.
- You can’t edit recordings. To redo a recording, tap Restart.