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Samsung updates its several stock applications to the latest version

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Yes, Samsung regularly updates its stock applications to improve their functionality and address any issues that may have been discovered. These updates can include bug fixes, performance improvements, and new features.To update your Samsung device’s stock applications, you can go to the Galaxy Store app on your device and check for updates. The Galaxy Store will automatically check for updates to your installed apps and allow you to update them if a new version is available.

You can also check for updates to specific apps by going to the Menu & updates section of the Galaxy Store. Here, you can see a list of all the apps installed on your device and tap on an app to see if an update is available.

Not all stock applications are available in the Galaxy Store, and some may need to be updated through Samsung’s update system. To check for updates to these apps, you can go to Settings > Software update > Download and install on your device. If an update is available, it will be shown here, and you can follow the prompts to download and install it.

Samsung Keyboard:

Samsung Keyboard is an application which provides digital keyboards to Galaxy devices. It is an official application of Samsung. It provides several features which make typing more creative. Being updated with the One UI 5.0, the Samsung keyboard app has received several new features, such as emojis, gifs, and more.

Now Samsung is once again rolling out a new update for its Keyboard application, the new update comes with a new version number 5.6.00.29, and it can be installed in a 101.38 MB software package, Samsung hasn’t revealed what’s new species, but we expect that it will bring some improvements with it.

Users who own Galaxy devices can easily download the latest update of Samsung keyboard through the Galaxy store.

Internet Browser Beta:

Samsung Internet app comes in two variants, including the original full-fledged app and a beta variant; the main difference between both the app is that the first one is working stable, which means it always gets an update after testing, while the beta application brings fresh features, but in raw form, it doesn’t work as smooth as the stable.

Now, Samsung is rolling out the update for its Internet browser’s beta variant; the update comes with a new version number 20.0.0.30. However, the update doesn’t include any new features, but we guess that it comes with some fixes which improve the overall performance and stability of the app.

The update comes in 109.09MB of the software package. Users who own Galaxy devices can install this update from Galaxy devices, and for information, the app is also available on Playstore as well, so all the users who own Android devices running on Android 7.0 and up can also install this Samsung internet beta on their devices.

Samsung Messages:

Samsung Messages app is the most commonly used application on Samsung devices. It provides to communication with other devices, and it primarily offers text messages. Still, after some updates, Samsung messages provide several new features such as MMS, some new stickers, a mark as read and more.

Notably, the application is fully working offline, so if you want to use its sms or MMS service, you have to take the help of your network service provider.

Samsung is now updating its Message application to a new version, 14.0.11.3, which comes in a 29.64MB software package. Over the few updates, Samsung is providing only improvements, and the same is happening with this update; Samsung hasn’t described this update in the what’s a new section. So we assume that this update also fulfils the criteria of improvements which were left in previous updates. Moreover, you can easily install the latest update through the Galaxy store.

Samsung Wallet App:

Samsung has now rolled out a new update for its wallet application. It carries a new version number, 5.1.81 and comes in a 188.69MB software package. As per the Galaxy store description, the update includes some fixes that improve some existing app functions.

The Samsung wallet application is a useful application that helps you do financial transactions as it is packed with several useful features such as Samsung Pass, digital home, car keys, digital asset management, and more.

Galaxy Store:

Just like when you want to purchase something, you would go to any shop and buy anything in exchange for money. The Galaxy store also works the same as your local shop; the only difference is that it provides you with several apps and games online for your device. It is similar to the play store, but it’s only limited to Galaxy devices.

The Galaxy stores include all the exclusive updates of the Samsung apps, which come pre-installed on Samsung devices. You can also download new apps through it, which are only available for Galaxy devices.

Samsung is now updating its Galaxy store app to the new version, 6.6.09.52. The new update comes in a 60.37 MB software package. According to the information, the new update doesn’t bring any new features, but it includes some fixes that improve the app’s stability and functions.


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Samsung Phones Soon Get Barcode Support in ‘Circle to Search’

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Circle to Search with Google has been the talk of the town since it came into existence. Flagship Galaxy owners get ready to experience new functionality in the Circle to Search feature, as Google is working on adding barcode support to Circle to Search for easy barcode scanning. 

Initially, Samsung introduced the Circle to Search with Google feature on its current flagship Galaxy S24 series. Later, Google will make it available on its Pixel 8 and Pixel 7 series. As per the requirement, Google has also upgraded the gesture of the feature by adding instant translation support, allowing you to translate on-screen content easily. Google is now setting up to enhance the feature further by adding barcode support. 

Presently, Circle to Search just lets you search for text, images, or videos on your screen by just circling without even needing to switch between apps. Similarly, at the moment, if you use Circle to search on a barcode, then it will take you to the result that will show other similar barcodes; instead, it should be redirected to its content. 

Now the reports are saying that a tipster spotted strings related to this feature in the Google app v5.19.45.29.arm64 beta. Currently, the feature is in the developing stage, but it is expected that the brand will roll out soon. Once available, it will let you use Circle to Search to read barcodes on web pages and from products in pictures you have taken. 

However, there is no exact information known when this feature barcode reader feature will come into existence or when Circle to Search with Google will be available on other non-Samsung and non-Pixel devices, but it is expected that Google could announce more Circle to Search improvements alongside its wider availability at I/O 2024 later today.

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WhatsApp Beta Update Brings Two New Features

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Meta is quite active in upgrading its messaging platform, ‘WhatsApp’, as per the convenience of the users to enhance their experience. The new beta updates bring two new features: new sticker creation shortcuts and channels for linked devices.

WhatsApp is rolling out a new update for Android, available on the Google Play Beta Program with the beta version 2.24.10.23. This brings a shortcut for creating stickers, which is already seen on iOS. With this update, WhatsApp is separating the usual sticker creation tool from the AI-based sticker creation feature.

However, the sticker creation is getting an update on some applications, but currently, there’s one option to make both regular and AI-generated stickers. The other update reveals that the developers are building up another feature for connected devices, namely the ability to create, view, and follow channels. With this update, users get the power to access this feature even from their linked mobile devices, ensuring a cohesive experience. It does not even matter which mobile device they are using. 

It is not yet confirmed exactly when these changes will be implemented for everyone. Since the features are still in the developing stage and yet to roll out stably, at the moment they are available only for beta users, but it is expected that soon the giant will make them available widely.

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Google Wallet Ending Support for older Galaxy Phones & Wear OS Watches

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Your secure and private digital wallet, ‘Google Wallet’, is dropping support for old Android and Wear OS versions, starting next month. 

Google Wallet is a digital wallet facility on Android that allows you to quickly access payment cards, passes, tickets, keys, or IDs that you choose to store on it. Google Pay plays an essential role in helping you manage your money and your finances. The new support document reveals that from June 10, Google Wallet will only support Android smartphones that at least run Android 9 or higher. It means you can use Google Wallet on Samsung devices released in or around 2014, including the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy Tab E 9.6.

“Google Wallet will require Android 9 or higher on your phone and OS 2.x or higher on your smartwatch.” 

While using Google Wallet on your smartwatch, your watch should be running on Wear OS 2.x or higher. The good news is that Samsung Galaxy Watches with Wear OS are all compatible with the latest Wear OS 4, so none will be impacted by this change.

Google Wallet says the reason behind this new change is that “security updates aren’t available for Android versions below 9.” 

Another support page, which is yet to be updated, shows Android 7.0 as the basic requirement. When Google Walled debuted in 2022, Android 5.0 was listed. With this new change, users who are using Android Nougat (7.0, 7.1) and Oreo (8.0, 8.1) are impacted. As reported by Android Studio, Android 9 Pie has a cumulative distribution of 86.4%.

Whereas, at launch, Wear OS 2 was based on Android 8.0 Oreo but was later updated to Android 9.0 Pie. Previously, Google ended Play Services support back in August 2023 for Android KitKat. 

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