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Samsung Galaxy Store relaunched with major Gaming section overhaul
Samsung Galaxy Store is a place, where you can find all of the apps and games in one place. Although this application distribution platform has a huge library of games, Samsung is now making a major overhaul in features to improve the Galaxy Store experience for gamers.
Samsung is relaunching the Galaxy Store, offering gamers to discover, play, and enjoy new game titles. Furthermore, when you play through Galaxy Store, you can access Galaxy-exclusive games, rewards, and benefits – as well as take advantage of expert gaming and app recommendations to get the most of your gaming experience.
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Currently, Galaxy Store is the only place in the U.S. where you can download the Epic Games, Fortnite.
With Cloud gaming with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, you can play more than 100 games from the cloud where on the go and the support of a compatible Bluetooth controller will take your gaming experience to the next level.
What’s changing in the new Galaxy Store:
Teh Galaxy Store now features just two tabs on the home screen including Games and Apps.
- Games is your launchpad for exclusive previews, promos, and Rewards.
- Apps are your one-stop-shop for customized experiences that connect you to the rest of the Galaxy ecosystem.
The previous version of the Galaxy Store had Home, Games, For Galaxy, and Watch sections in the bottom bar.
While you play, Samsung rewards will help you to keep your level up and earn reward points every time you purchase a favorite game from Galaxy Store and exchange your point to level up.
Earlier this year, Samsung introduced Samsung Rewards for Galaxy Store, which allows users to earn and redeem Samsung Rewards points for any games from the Galaxy Store.
At the moment, the new Galaxy Store is only available for the users in the U.S. and there’s no confirmation about when the new version of Galaxy Store will rollout outside.
WhatsApp Beta rolls out new in-app call dialer for simplified look
WhatsApp is continuously enhancing its user experience by adding new features and enhancements. Now, a fresh WhatsApp beta update introduces a new in-app call dialer that is currently available to some beta testers. This beta update arrives with version 2.24.26.11 on the Google Play Beta Program.
The fresh update moves the call dialer from the floating action button within the calls tab to a more accessible location in the menu. Users can now find the “Call a number” option in the menu, which allows them to dial phone numbers directly without having to save them in their address book.
The new call dialer of WhatsApp not only simplifies the process but also cleans up the calls tab, making it less cluttered. Previously, WhatsApp introduced a floating action button for the call dialer.
The new update improves the interface by integrating the call dialer into the menu for a cleaner and more organized experience.
Notably, the new feature is rolling out gradually to more beta testers. Users interested in trying out this feature can download the latest WhatsApp beta for Android from the Google Play Store. Stay tuned for more information as WhatsApp is continuously working on new features.
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Unlock handy new tools of Samsung Reminder with latest update
Samsung Reminder app has just been received bringing it to version 12.6.00.34. This update adds some useful new features and ensures that are available for users with One UI 7 update.
The fresh update adds the ability to select multiple dates when setting up recurring reminders. You can now choose to have reminders repeated every month or year, which makes it easier to manage tasks that happen regularly.
In addition, the update also introduces a new feature that allows completed reminders to be automatically deleted. This helps keep your reminders list clean and organized.
The Quick Add menu has also been improved. You can now use preset buttons to quickly set the time and place for your reminders. Also, you can now create duplicate completed or deleted reminders. If you need to repeat a task, you can simply copy an old reminder instead of creating a new one from scratch.
With these updates, the Samsung Reminder app becomes even more useful and easier to use. The new features make it simpler to manage tasks and stay organized.
Samsung Reminder 12.6.00.34 update has been spotted for the Galaxy S24 series smartphone running One UI 6.1.1. It aims to make the app compatible with One UI 7. Notably, Samsung also revamped the Samsung Reminder icon with the One UI 7 update. You can check the update via the Galaxy Store.
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Samsung Calendar update brings drag to move feature, countdown widget, and more
Samsung has rolled out a new update for its Calendar app with version 12.6.00.40, which brings several new features to enhance user experience and provide more customization options. This update is available on the Galaxy Store with a package size of around 52MB.
The fresh update introduces new tools that make managing your schedule more intuitive and personalized. The update adds a Drag to Move feature, which allows users to drag and drop an event to a different date on the calendar. This makes it much faster to reschedule events without having to open them and change the date manually.
In addition, the update allows you to customize the Calendar widget. With this update, you can choose to show events only from a specific calendar on the widget. This way, you can keep your home screen clean and focused on just the events you need to see.
Samsung has added a Countdown widget to the event details screen. This new tool helps you see how many days are left until an important event, like a meeting or a birthday.
The update also lets you move events to other calendars in bulk. If you use multiple calendars, this feature makes it easy to transfer several events at once without needing to move them one by one.
You can install the update via Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates. This update is now available for One UI 6.1.1 running the Galaxy S24 series in India. One UI 7 Beta is reportedly coming for the Galaxy S24 series on December 16 in India, however, some countries users are already enjoying it.