Android 14
One UI 6.0 may bring wallpaper creator feature
Google has introduced the second Android 14 developer preview for Pixel devices, and the new software is available for the developers because it is currently in the initial stage of development and can be easily tested by developers to make it bug-free and progressive so the Android 14 can roll out on time.
Android 14 developer preview 2 comes with new features
After coming to Pixel devices, several users have run the software and noticed many new interesting features which may also be available with Android 14; let’s discuss them. (Via – XDA)
- Regional preference: with Android 14, Google has developed a new function of Regional preference that would allow setting the preferred temperature, calendar, and first day of the week; this option will be available inside the system settings.
- LED works as a notification indicator: Now, with the latest Android upgrade, every Android smartphone will get an option to enable LED with notifications as well as there is another option of the screen blinking which can light up the screen when a new notification arrives. You can also use both LED and screen lights simultaneously.
- Emoji Lab wallpaper creator: A new option will be available which allows you to create an emoji wallpaper, the option will be available under the wallpaper list, and there will be 14 different emojis will be available which you can use to design wallpaper.
Samsung’s One UI 6.0 is expected to bring a host of new features and enhancements to the popular mobile operating system. This feature would allow users to design and create their own unique wallpapers using various tools and customization options. With One UI 6.0’s expected release, Samsung fans and smartphone enthusiasts eagerly anticipate this feature’s release and other exciting updates to the user experience.
Samsung will bring new features with One UI 6.0
In recent years, Samsung has always brought some extra new features with every new Android update; this is all possible because of its own skin, which is covered on each Android version that is available for Galaxy devices. Last year Samsung introduced One UI 5.0, which comes with the Android 13; it includes all the features with some extra features that are exclusively available for Samsung devices. This year Samsung will introduce new features containing Android 14 with its One UI 6.0. However, the update will be available for select Galaxy devices based on their eligibility. To get the idea, here is the possible list of devices.
One UI 6.0 Eligible Devices
- Galaxy S series- Newly-launched Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra, Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra, Galaxy S21, S21, and S21 Ultra.
- Galaxy Z series- Upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3.
- Galaxy A series- Galaxy A73, Galaxy A72, Galaxy A54 (upcoming), Galaxy A53, Galaxy A52, Galaxy A52s, Galaxy A52 5G, Galaxy A33, Galaxy A23, Galaxy A14, Galaxy A13, Galaxy A04s.
- Galaxy Tab S series- Galaxy Tab S9 (upcoming) and Galaxy Tab S8.
Last month, Samsung officially confirmed the One UI 6.1 update for the 2022 models. Now, keeping its promise, the company has started rolling out the major update for the Galaxy S22 series.
The Android 14-based One UI 6.1 update for the Galaxy S22 series is live in South Korea. Users who own the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra can identify the latest update by the firmware version numbers S901NKSU3EXDC, S906NKSU3EXDC, and S908NKSU3EXDC, respectively.
Samsung has released several Galaxy AI features with the One UI 6.1 update that will help you provide a better communication experience and take advantage of the ability to quickly understand information.
For your information, the Galaxy S22 series device will get the benefit of all the important Galaxy AI features, including Circle to Search, Live Translate, Generative Edit, Note Assist, Transcript Script, Chat Assist, and many more.
Apart from the Galaxy AI feature, the device will also get some important additions on the customization side, where users will get several new changes related to wallpaper, lock screen, alarm, calendar, and many more.
To check the latest update on your device, navigate to the settings, then select the software update option here. Tap on the download and install option. Wait until it finishes searching to see if the update is available, then tap on the install button.
Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 is one of the rugged smartphones that is dedicatedly made for using it in any weather condition. It is worth noticing that the company hasn’t limited it to giving tough hardware but also keeps it up to date with its fresh software. In the last major update, Android 14, it has grabbed some new features, and unfortunately, it has also got an issue with the camera, which is causing inconvenience to the users.
Galaxy XCover5 getting a camera issue after Android 14
The Galaxy XCover 5 has received Android 14 and One UI 6.0, and after installing them, users have started reporting about the camera issue. In the reports, the consumers have pointed out that they are not able to use the camera focus like before. Since the camera is the most frequently used feature of the smartphone, its malfunction is significantly affecting the overall performance of the devices.
Due to the malfunctioning of the autofocus, users are also having difficulty making payments due to the autofocus malfunction. When they open the QR code scanner, they are unable to do so because the camera is not focusing on the code.
However, the Korean giant hasn’t yet released a statement regarding the issue’s resolution, despite the fact that the issue surfaced after the last update, suggesting a software update-related problem. Hopefully, Samsung could release a proper update that will update it to the latest version.
Android 14
Google Get Inspired By Samsung; As It Copies Secure Folder Feature Housed In Galaxy Phones
Is Google following Samsung? With the Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2.1, it offers a new option for private space, which Samsung already offers with the title Secure Folder.
Google released Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1 in November 2023, which introduced a feature called ‘Private Space’ already housed in Samsung devices as Secure Folder. Since reports have been around for several days that the latest iteration of Android 15 will be dedicated to more security and will bring tons of new features to enhance users’ secure experiences, one of the awaiting features is Private Space.
The upcoming Private Space feature will allow the user to install the application in a separate, locked profile, which they can hide at any time. Although this feature has been in the development phase for a long time, it has not yet gone live. Let’s take a closer look.
The new feature named ‘Lock private space automatically’ will allow users to configure the feature to automatically lock the protected space depending on one of the two sub-options they select in it, which are ‘Every time device lock’ and ‘After 5 minutes of inactivity.’ While choosing the first, the feature will lock Privact Space instantly after they lock the device.
But here’s the catchable fact: Secure Folder, available on Galaxy devices, already offers this feature, so somewhere it seems like Google got inspired by Samsung.
The reports are also saying that when users set up Private Space, the feature now recommends them to create a dedicated Google account for using it to’stop data appearing outside private space; for instance, ‘Synced photos, files, emails, contacts, calendar events, and other data,’ and many more. This suggestion and the option to automatically lock the protected space further enhance the privacy and security of private space.
Upcoming Private Space will offer a redesign setup flow to deliver a better idea of the feature. Since this feature initially appeared in Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1 and then Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2.1, it is expected that Android 15 will bring this feature to enhance the secure experience.