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One UI 6.0 will have live caption and full screen files drag & features

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The Big G Google’s Android and the Korean firm Samsung’s One UI, both bring various separate novelties to their respective Pixel and Galaxy devices. Some of Android’s advancements and novelties make their way to One UI, but Samsung’s One UI-specific astonishments are limited to Galaxy devices only. Recently, we have found reports about two Android novelties that can be seen in Samsung’s One UI too. Let’s know about them.

Firstly, let us tell you a little about what is going on in the present. Notably, Google’s next OS version Android 14 already made its way to the market as a Beta update. Not only Pixel devices but other OEM devices are also experiencing this new OS. Informatively, as Samsung’s next-gen UI, the One UI 6 will also be based on this Android 14; it will offer some of the Android 14 novelties as well, one of which is listed below. 

Ability to drag and drop files/text between two full-screen apps

It is true that Android offers better multitasking abilities than iOS. But, with this latest OS version, Google will take Android’s multitasking abilities to the next level. Recently, the editor of the Google News Telegram channel, Nail Sadykov, shared a post on his Twitter handle. The tipster shared that Android 14 lets us use system navigation while dragging or dropping any item. He also shared a video for a better understanding.

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Let us explain this ability in simpler words. While in the split screen mode, if you long press on any file, image, or text, and perform the system navigation gesture with the second finger (while holding onto the media file), then you can drag or drop the selected file/text from one full-screen app to another full-screen app opened in the split screen view. Besides swiping between apps, you can also go back to the device’s home screen. 

As it is a part of Android 14, there is a high chance of it arriving in One UI 6 as well. If that happens, it will be proven beneficial for larger screen devices such as Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Tablets mainly. As per the expectations, Android 14-based One UI 6 will arrive on Galaxy devices later this year. 

Live Caption for Calls

This feature is not a part of the upcoming Android 14-based One UI 6 software; instead, it will arrive in the Galaxy devices with Google’s upcoming June 2023 Pixel Feature Drop, which is arriving next month. Informatively, Pixel device’s Live Caption for Calls feature is kind of similar to Samsung One UI 5.1’s Bixby Text Call feature, which converts the caller’s voice into text, and the AI-generated voice will read it aloud.

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As for the Pixel phone lineup, Google already confirmed that Pixel 4 and Pixel 5 devices will receive this feature. Unfortunately, it is currently unclear whether Google’s Live Caption for Calls will itself arrive on select Galaxy devices or whether we will get to see improvements in Samsung’s indigenous Bixby Text Call. If Android’s feature arrives in Galaxy phones, they will probably be for Android 13-booted devices only. 

Nota bene, Google Android’s Live Caption for Calls feature supports languages such as French, Italian, and German, while Samsung One UI 5.1’s Bixby Text Call supports English and Korean language only. If Galaxy phones get this Android feature, it will be interesting to see which users admire the most, Android’s Live Caption for Calls or One UI 5.1’s Bixby Text Call. 


Harsh is a seasoned technology enthusiast with a deep passion for Android. Since its announcement in 2007, he has closely followed the evolution of this operating system, gaining a comprehensive understanding of its features and capabilities. His background in Android, IT, and Journalism has equipped him with the skills to analyze and present complex technological concepts in a clear and engaging manner. As the Editor-in-Chief at Samlover.com, Harsh is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and experiences about Android, services, and applications with the world.

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Verizon rolls out One UI 6.0 and Android 14 for Galaxy Tab A7 Lite in the US

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Samsung is always ahead in terms of distributing updates, whether they are related to Android or security patches. However, it is worth noticing that the company schedules the update for older Galaxy devices late, but carefully it provides the update to each eligible device, even if it is not so popular, like when it rolled out the update for the Galaxy Tab A7 lite.

Galaxy Tab A7 Lite has already grabbed the One UI 6.0 update in several regions, including South Korea; now it is getting the update in the US. More specifically, the device is getting a new update on the Verizon network; it is coming with the firmware version number T227USQU8DXB4

The latest software update for the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite brings the One UI 6.0 update, which will improve the UI and other settings of the devices. It will ultimately enhance the overall user experience of the device, even for the existing functionalities.

In a nutshell, the One UI 6.0 will bring several features to the existing functions, including Quick Panel, Lock Screen, Home Screen, Typeface, Multitasking, Samsung Keyboard, Content Sharing, Weather, Camera, and many more. If you want to know more details, you can check out the dedicated article.

The update also brings the December 2023 security patch, which will improve the device internally. If you want to take advantage of the new update, then you should update your device to the latest version. If you are using the Verizon-locked version of the Galaxy A7 Lite, then you should start receiving the update, but if you don’t receive the update, then you have to wait for some time.


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Android 14 QPR2 rolls out for the Pixel phones in the USA

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Last week, Google launched the Android 14 QPR 2 stable update for Pixel devices, but the company hasn’t made it available for Pixel US users. As promised, the company has now started rolling out the update in the US as well. With the latest update, the company has brought several new improvements and features that will remove some issues with functioning more easily. Let’s check out more details about it.

What’s new in the Android 14 QPR 2 stable update? 

With the latest Android 14 QPR 2 stable update, Pixel users will get several useful features, like expandable Bluetooth Quick Settings and “share Wi-Fi” in the Internet QS Tile. The microphone and camera price indicators also get a shortcut for directly closing them.

Along with this, the volume slider is now updated with more Material You, and now you will get single-screen recording or casting and icons for alarm or DND on Pixel’s weather lock screen clock.

Meanwhile, for the Pixel Fold, the app launcher has refreshed the Taskbar access experience; it has brought a new change that will highlight how you can search for apps when accessing the grid while multitasking.

The latest update for Pixel devices in the US is now available for customers who are using the locked devices at AT&T, T-Mobile, and Google Fi. The update comes with the firmware version number AP1A.240305.019.A1. More users will get the update on their Pixel devices in the next few days.

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Samsung DeX Like Feature come to Google Pixel 8

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Google has recently introduced a new beta update in the Android 14 QPR 3 (Quarterly Platform Release). It is a dedicated software update for Pixel devices. With the latest software update, the company has brought several new features and improvements to the device. In this plethora of information, there is a new attractive feature spotted in pixel devices that enables users to mirror the screen on a monitor or TV.

Google brings Samsung DeX-like functionality to Pixel devices

According to the Android Authority, Google has enabled Samsung DeX-like functionality for the Pixel 8 series devices exclusively. The feature is spotted in the latest Android 14 QPR 3 beta 2. After installing it on your Pixel device, now when you connect the device to an external screen through a USB-C to USB-C or USB-C to HDMI adapter, you will get a “mirror display” option.

Once you tap on the “mirror display,” your device’s screen will start showing on the external display. However, it is currently not able to provide a full desktop experience like Samsung DeX. According to the report, if you enable the “force desktop mode” from the develop option, then your phone will show Android’s built-in desktop mode, but it is currently in a locked state and bound behind several flags.

However, as the option was previously available in raw form, there is a high chance that the company will introduce it in the coming days. Probably Google will make it exclusively available with the next Pixel device, the Pixel 9 series with Android 15

Meanwhile, the older Pixel device will never be upgraded to support DisplayPort Alternate Mode because of hardware limitations; however, it is still possible to enable a mirror display on an external screen by connecting them with the special Display Link adapters that can enable the display output.

It is worth noticing that the feature is available in the Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2 update, which will be available for Pixel users who have already enrolled their device in the beta program, while for the public, it should be available with the upcoming stable update, which could be available in the next couple of months.


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