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Samsung starts Android 11/One UI 3.0 development for the Galaxy Z Fold 2 and S20 FE
Samsung has already started the Android 11 based One UI 3.0 public beta program in several eligible countries including the U.S., South Korea, India, Germany, Poland, and UK. The Galaxy S20 and Note 20 series smartphone owners are testing this One UI 3.0 and moving towards the release of the stable release.
It looks like the South Korean tech giant is also working on One UI 3.0 to launch for the second-gen foldable smartphone, Galaxy Z Fold 2, and also for the recently launched Galaxy S20 FE.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
A reliable source claimed that Samsung has already started the Android 11 development for the Galaxy Z Fold 2 with the testing software version F916USQU1CTJ5. And the affordable smartphone, Galaxy S20 FE is also testing with firmware version G781USQU1CTJ9.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
Previous reports reveal that Samsung One UI 3.0 stable version will start rolling out from November 2020 for the eligible Galaxy smartphone users who are currently running on Android 10 based One UI 2.5.
Samsung One UI 3.0 Features:
With One UI 3.0, Samsung has made some remarkable changes in the user interface and accessibility that can easily reflects on the quick settings panel, settings menu, the app drawer, and other parts of the UI.
Home Screen appears the same but when you open the App Drawer and Recent Apps, the new transparent background will also be found here and more visible. The background of the Quick Settings panel has a semi-transparent blurred background, which increases the overall viewing experience and better highlights the quick setting buttons.
In the notification panel, notifications are grouped to make them easier for you to read at glance. UI of the unlock method such as PIN UI also comes with a dialer with round backgrounds that look very good. The Always-on Display is also improved with One UI 3.0 and now offers better AOD features. One UI 3.0 allows you to set how notifications will show as they arrive.
Check also: Samsung One UI 3.0 Features: Latest, Changed, Improved, and Optimized
Fold2 Android 11 is in development! I’m super hyped for this one.
samsung/f2qsqw/f2q:11/RP1A.200720.012/F916USQU1CTJ5:user/release-keys
— Max Weinbach (@MaxWinebach) November 8, 2020
S20 FE samsung/r8qsqx/r8q:11/RP1A.200720.012/G781USQU1CTJ9:user/release-keys
— Max Weinbach (@MaxWinebach) November 8, 2020
Google has released the Android 15 Beta 1.1 update for pixel devices, which includes a series of bug fixes following the previous version released two weeks ago. It is available for several Pixel devices, from the Pixel 6 to the Pixel 8 Pro, including the Pixel Tablet and Pixel Fold.
Identified via version AP31.240322.023, the Android 15 Beta 1.1 update comes with the latest security patch for April 2024. It addresses several issues, particularly with NFC which had been causing disruptions in wallet applications and other related system functions.
Moreover, the update resolves a problem that caused crashes in the Developer Options settings screen. It also fixes issues that were preventing some devices from properly updating to the initial Beta 1 release. Additionally, a fix has been implemented for a problem related to text clipping during printing tasks.
For users who are part of the Android Beta for Pixel program, the Beta 1.1 update will be provided as an over-the-air (OTA) update. Users can also manually install the update to enjoy error-free and enhanced service.
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Google plans to introduce support for NFC Wireless charging (WLC) with Android 15. This feature is a significant development for charging small electronic devices. Unlike the widely-used Qi wireless charging, NFC wireless charging does not require large coils, making it ideal for devices with limited internal space.
With the Android 15 update, NFC wireless charging is expected to become more common in smaller devices such as earbuds, styluses, smartwatches, and tracker tags. This support will enhance user convenience and device functionality.
Announced in 2020, the NFC Wireless Charging technology uses antennas that are reportedly smaller than one centimeter. These antennas are versatile, serving both as a means for wireless charging and NFC data transfer. This dual functionality is particularly beneficial for smaller devices.
The slow adoption of NFC Wireless Charging in the market has been attributed to a lack of support from major operating systems. However, the recent Android 15 beta release indicates that Google is now integrating NFC Wireless Charging capabilities into the Android platform. This move could lead to an increase in WLC-enabled accessories.
This feature could transform the charging of devices like tracker tags, which could use NFC for both power and data, and styluses that comply with the USI 2.0 specification.
Android 15 might allow Google Play to update your phone’s NFC
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Google has recently released the first beta version of Android 15, which brings a significant update as lets users select a preferred app to serve as their default wallet application. This feature enhances the system’s flexibility, allowing for a personalized choice of NFC payment apps.
Previously, Google Wallet was the default NFC payment app on Pixel phones. With the new update, users have noticed that the AMEX app is also compatible with this setting.
This change is also expected for various payment apps to become the default wallet app on Android devices. Google explains that wallet apps are designed to store essential items like credit cards, loyalty cards, and even car keys, facilitating different types of transactions.
This update is notable because it differs from Apple’s approach on iOS, where alternative digital wallet apps are not allowed. Previously, Android hasn’t blocked third-party wallet apps but this new default setting will make it easier for users to integrate these apps into their payment processes, giving them more options and enhancing the overall user experience.
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