Apps & Services
Samsung Bixby 2023 update introduces new smart features
Samsung has introduced the Bixby app, which enables voice assistants; the company has introduced this feature for its Galaxy devices to compete with other voice assistants available in the market, including Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri. But if we talk about the current status of this voice assistant, it does not work as smoothly as others; it only provides as many features as we get in other voice assistant apps.
What’s new in Samsung Bixby version 3.2.46.0
Therefore, Samsung is constantly updating its Bixby app to make it more capable and provide more functionalities that enhance the experience of Galaxy users. To keep the continuity, Samsung has now released a new update for the Bixby app; it comes with version number 3.2.46.0.
The latest update comes in the 56.51MB software package, and Samsung has introduced some new features. For now, the ‘talk to Bixby without wake-up’ feature is working with any 3rd party app of your choice; this feature is supported by the device running on Android 13 or higher.
The ‘Voice Filter’ feature is now introduced, improving speech recognition performance in a noisy environment. Bixby has now enhanced its analysis process and recommends automation routines based on your past device control commands.
Do more with Bixby! Here’s what’s new: • 'Talk to Bixby without wake-up' feature now works with any 3rd party phone application of your choice When you answer the phone with your preferred app set as the default phone app in device settings, say “Answer phone” right away without any “Hi, Bixby” wake-up. * This feature is supported by devices with Android 13 version or higher. * Supported Languages : Korean, English (United States) • Voice Filter - Improves speech recognition performance in noisy environments by filtering out other people's voices and background noise. * This feature is automatically activated when 'Respond to my voice' and 'On-device mode' are turned ON in Bixby settings * Supported Languages : Korean, English (United States) • Bixby now recommends automation routines based on your past device control commands When a device control command is detected multiple times, Bixby recommends the command as an automation routine. * Only ON/OFF toggle operations on SmartThings registered devices are supported. * If you register a routine recommended by Bixby, it will be also be added to the automated routine list in the SmartThings app. Additionally, functional improvements and bug fixes have been applied.
Samsung device users can easily install the latest update of the Bixby app through the Galaxy store. It will work as before after installing successfully; one thing you have to make sure of is that your device has Android 13 on board; otherwise, your device isn’t available for some new features mentioned above.
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.