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Samsung ends Video Library App update support: Won’t compatible with Android 14
Samsung released a notice announcing that it has decided to end the Video Library app update and that compatibility support for the Samsung Video Library app update will be discontinued. This means that the new update to the Samsung Video Library app will not be available for download.
Samsung Discontinue Video Library App update Support
According to Samsung, the app update and compatibility support will be discontinued on January 1, 2024. Therefore, new features and services supported through app updates and compatibility will not be provided on the new OS, which means the app will be compatible with Android 6 to Android 13 and won’t be available for Android 14-based One UI 6. However, after the discontinuation date, you can continue to use the app you have been using on the OS versions or supported models listed below:
- Galaxy S23 Series
- Galaxy S22 Series
- Galaxy S21 Series
- Galaxy S20 Series
- Galaxy S10 Series
- Galaxy S9 Series
- Galaxy S8 Series
- Galaxy S7 Series
- Galaxy 6 Series
- Galaxy S5
- Galaxy Note 20 Series
- Galaxy Note 10 Series
- Galaxy Note 9
- Galaxy Note 8
- Galaxy Note 7
- Galaxy Note 6
- Galaxy Note 5
- Galaxy Note 4
- And all models of the Galaxy Z/A/M Series
Samsung also shared the reasoning behind discontinuing the Samsung Video Library. Despite garnering a significant following and receiving ample customer interest, the app’s discontinuation has been attributed to two primary factors. Firstly, the app struggled with low usage and activation rates, indicating a diminishing user base. Secondly, distinguishing Samsung Video Library from other similar apps became increasingly challenging, potentially causing confusion among users. As a result, Samsung has made the tough choice to cease the service while appreciating the support and affection of its dedicated customers.
The Samsung Video Library offers a versatile platform for users to effortlessly explore and enjoy video content. Featuring a clear and intuitive layout, this application streamlines the video-watching experience. When you opt to use Samsung Video Player to view your video clips, it promises a seamless and user-friendly interface, ensuring that your multimedia journey is both accessible and enjoyable. Whether you’re looking to browse or play video content, Samsung Video Library strives to deliver a convenient and satisfying experience for its users.
PUBG Mobile has 20 million daily active players; now to enhance the gaming experience of millions of players PUBG Mobile is introducing new support for playing the game at a 120 fps frame rate on specific devices. Here’s the eligible device list.
PUBG Mobile Ultra Extreme Graphics Settings
Despite offering a high refresh rate option for a couple of years, PUBG Mobile ran at a maximum of 90 fps on all devices, but now a new version of the game brings convenient support for playing the game at a 120 fps frame rate (Ultra Extreme).
The latest PUBG Mobile 3.2 arrived in app stores on both Android and iOS on May 13 and added 120 fps (Ultra Extreme) to the graphics settings on select devices. A couple of days ago, before the release of the game’s 3.2 update, Samsung already revealed a list of supported devices, including some Galaxy smartphones, that are eligible for the new support.
List of Samsung Galaxy Devices that can run PUBG Mobile at 120 fps/ Ultra Extreme Graphics
- Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Galaxy S24+
- Galaxy S24
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S23+
- Galaxy S23
- Galaxy Z Fold 5
All the Galaxy devices mentioned above are eligible to support PUGB Mobile’s 120 fps mode, although the specific variant of the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ devices based on Exynos and Snapdragon doesn’t matter. By this point, we can expect the same will be true for any other Galaxy flagship that uses both Exynos and Snapdragon chips and receives support for running PUBG Mobile at 120 fps in the coming time.
You can easily download the PUBG Mobile update from both the Galaxy Store and the Google Play Store on Galaxy smartphones, or you can also prefer the official PUBG Mobile website to download it directly.
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Google to Expand Circle to Search Feature Over 200 Million Devices, Thanks to Samsung
Finally, we’re anticipating the start of Google’s annual I/O developer conference today, and our expectations have been met as a dedicated section of the event focuses on intelligent tools.
As we expected, Google’s AI will be the focus of its upcoming event, and finally, as expected, Google’s upcoming annual I/O developer conference will reveal more about the generative AI tools to make our daily lives more convenient. Among all the announcements, the expansion of the Circle to Search feature is one of them.
Google promised to expand the availability of the Circle to Search feature to 200 million devices by the end of 2024. Presently, this feature is running on over 100 million smartphones.
Initially, Samsung introduced this feature exclusively on its Galaxy S24 series under the Galaxy AI package. Later, Google expanded its availability and made it available on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 7 series. On Galaxy devices, users can easily use this Circle to Search with Google feature by pressing and holding the bottom navigation bar. users can circle to highlight text or images from the screen, and then it instantly triggers a Google search for related information.
After the Galaxy S24 series, Samsung, along with the One UI 6.1 update, expanded this Circle to Search feature under theGalaxy AI. It is expected that this feature will become a standard offering on next-generation Google and Samsung smartphones later this year. It is also revealed that Google is also looking forward to bringing Circle to Search into the classroom so that students can now use the Circle to Search feature to get step-by-step help with tricky physics and math problems right from their phones or tablets effortlessly.
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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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