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One UI 5.0 brings four new apps for improve user experience – Did you install?
Nowadays, Samsung comes top of the list of companies regularly providing software updates to their devices. After a few years, the company became more focused on the software segment and started believing in user satisfaction. Therefore the company releases a new generation of One UI every year. To keep up this promise, The Korean giant has recently released One UI 5.0 based on Android 13.
One UI 5.0 Have Four New Apps
After releasing the One UI 5.0, Samsung has introduced some new applications which are having various functionalities; the common thing in all the applications is that they all support the One UI 5.0, including Dropship, Camera Assistant, RegiStar and Galaxy to share
Dropship
Samsung has recently launched an app called Dropship, which is basically a file-sharing app that lets you transfer files between all kinds of devices, you can create your own link, and by sharing it with another device, you can exchange any file, it is noticeable that it is limited to 5GB of sharing capacity, but it is expected that company will increase it after some time. The app is currently available only in Korea. However, the company will expand the availability of the app to other countries soon.
Camera Assistant
The Camera assistant is part of a good lock module which provides all the assisting functions for the original Camera app. Basically, it provides ON and OFF options for several camera features, including Auto HDR, Auto lens switching, Video recording in photo mode, Faster shutter and clean preview on HDMI displays.
RegiStar
The Good lock module RegiStar is a very useful app. It provides several personalized features of the settings menu. You can set custom actions for the power button and back taps; basically, you can use this module to hide your email from the settings menu and customize search results and related rag suggestions. The RegiStar module also gives extra facility to customize your back taps. It can be set to open the camera app, capture screenshots, or perform other functions by tapping the back panel. It also lets you customize the power button with the help of RegiStar you can also set the power button to run Google Assistant instead of Bixby
Galaxy to share
It is a unique Good lock module that provides the facility to share your device’s settings with another device. This module works across all galaxy devices. With the help of the Galaxy to share module, you can share different types of settings of different modules, including Multistar, ClockFace, Quickstart, Navstar, One Hand Opration+ as well as other device setting information. Unfortunately, it is currently available in Korea, but the company should expand the availability of the Galaxy to share in other countries soon.
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.
Google is expanding the range of Google Meet facilities, as it now lets you switch calls between Galaxy Phones and Galaxy Books.
Google offers a free video-conferencing service named Google Meet, available on the Web, phones, and tablets for both Android and iOS, that allows you to connect with friends, family, and colleagues. Now Google has announced that users can switch between devices during a Google Meet call starting today.
Now if you want to switch to a Google Meet call, you can. This device switching can happen between a smartphone and a computer through a web browser; for instance, if you are on the go and receive a Google Meet call, you can accept it, and after reaching the destination, you can head over to your PC or laptop, open the Google Meet webpage in a web browser, and switch the ongoing video call to that device.
While opening the Google Meet website on a web browser, a “Switch Here” button is housed there, and tapping that button seamlessly transfers the video call from the smartphone to the web browser without much effort. Probably, it is quite seamless so that the ongoing conversation would not get cut off during the switching process.
Google has already begun rolling out this feature, which will soon be available for Google Workspace accounts and users with personal Google accounts. Galaxy smartphones and tablet users are now able to transfer their ongoing Google Meet calls and meetings to a Galaxy Book or Galaxy Chromebook laptop. Other options include joining the video call on both devices and using the companion mode. This will add an extra novelty to Google’s ecosystem, taking it to a higher level regarding video calling than Apple’s.
Google Message is now preparing to add “Show expressive animations” to turn off reaction and screen effects.
Google is now setting up to expand the functionality of its messaging platform ‘Google Message” as it is getting ready to add “show expressive animations”, and this is being speculated by version number 20240422_01_RC00.
The version reveals that this is a straightforward on/off toggle for animation in Google Message settings, whereas something more advanced would permit you to enable or disable the expressive feature. Although the brand has not yet rolled out the feature widely,.
An in-app preference is better as compared to Google’s current advice to “remove animations” system-wide across Android and all other applications. Here’s the step to enable the new feature: Open the Settings app, select Accessibility, Color, and Motion, and turn on Remove Animation.
Notably, some people dislike the reaction effect, given the frequency of thumbs up or down and many more. The screen effects take over our screen when you type or receive “I love you” and “Sounds good.” However, the brand has not made any official announcement about the update’s release date, but we anticipate its availability soon.