Android
Samsung One UI 3.0/Android 11 Updates Tracker US: Latest news and device list
Samsung Galaxy S20 series is the first lineup of Samsung that got a chance to experience the latest Android 11 based One UI 3.0 public beta program. Later, the company started the beta program for the Galaxy Note 20 series flagship smartphones.
Samsung picked seven countries users to provide the One UI 3.0 public beta program including the U.S., South Korea, India, Germany, Poland, UK, and China.
Just recently, the South Korean tech giant has announced that it will be starting the One UI 3.0 beta program for the Galaxy S10 series, Note 10 series, Galaxy Z Fold 5G, and Galaxy Z Flip 5G devices in its home country.
Well, the Galaxy Note 10 series users already started getting the One UI 3.0 beta on their devices in South Korea and UK. So, we can expect that Samsung will soon announce and start the public beta program in the US.
In this article, we’ll cover all the information about Samsung One UI 3.0 in the US.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20/Note 20 Ultra
- [November 17, 2020] Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series getting 3rd One UI 3.0 beta in the US along with December 2020 security patch
- [November 04, 2020] Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series getting 2nd One UI 3.0 beta in the U.S. with November 2020 security patch
- [October 27, 2020] Android 11 based One UI 3.0 beta is now live in the U.S. for Galaxy Note 20 series [Download Link]
Samsung Galaxy S20/S20+/S20 Ultra
- [November 20, 2020] Samsung One UI 3.0 Beta 6 arrives at Galaxy S20 in the US, stable release may be near
- [November 20, 2020] Sprint Galaxy S20 series getting new One UI 3.0 beta update
- [November 04, 2020] A new One UI 3.0 beta is now rolling out to the Galaxy S20 devices in the US
- [October 14, 2020] Samsung Galaxy S20 series getting new One UI 3 beta update in the US for unlocked devices
- [October 07, 2020] After Korea, the first One UI 3.0 beta for the Galaxy S20 series is now rolling out in the US
- [October 06, 2020] Breaking: Samsung starts Android 11-based One UI 3.0 public beta program
- [August 06, 2020] Samsung starts the One UI 3 (Android 11) Beta program for Developers
Samsung Galaxy Note 10/Note 10+
- To be added
Samsung Galaxy S10e/S10/S10+/S10 5G/S10 Lite
- To be added
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G
- To be added
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G
- To be added
Note: This article will be updated regularly.
Android
Android 15 DP2 introduces ‘Audio Sharing’ feature for shared listening experience
Google brings a new feature called Audio Sharing with Android 15 DP2. This new feature allows a device to broadcast audio to multiple Bluetooth headphones simultaneously. This is mainly useful for sharing music or videos with others without the need for additional things or hardware.
Audio sharing is made possible by advancements in Bluetooth technology, including the new Bluetooth LE Audio standard. One of the key benefits of this technology is “Auracast,” which can broadcast audio to several listeners at once. This has significant applications, such as helping individuals with hearing impairments or those requiring language translation services.
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Currently, within Android 15’s settings, there is a section for “Audio sharing” that includes a toggle switch and a test sound feature. However, these are early versions and may not be fully operational.
As development progresses, the “Audio sharing” feature in Android 15 is expected to improve and offer a more user-friendly and inclusive audio experience.
Samsung Auracast Feature
Auracast is a feature that allows users to broadcast the audio they are playing on their devices to nearby Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as headphones, speakers, or other phones.
Samsung announced One UI 6.1 update will bring several new features and enhancements along with the Auracast support to the Galaxy S23 series except for the S23 FE, the Galaxy Z Flip 5, and the Galaxy Z Fold 5.
Android
Android 15 DP2 brings app archiving to system settings
Google recently released the Android 15 Developer Preview 2, which introduces several new features, one of which is App Archiving. This feature helps to manage apps that are not used frequently.
The app archiving feature allows users to archive apps directly from the system Settings, offering a more organized and efficient way to manage unused applications. Users can easily identify archived apps on the home screen and app launcher, with their icons grayed out and marked by a cloud/download symbol.
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In the app information section, users will find an “Archive” button next to the “Uninstall” option. With a simple tap, apps are archived, confirmed by a toast message. Previously, users had to navigate to the top-right corner to find the “Open” option. It should be noted that this function does not apply to system apps.
Users can get these apps again from the Play Store or choose to “restore” them from the app information. Android 15 will take back the permissions that were previously set for the app after it is restored.
Although this app archiving capability is not yet integrated with Google Play’s similar feature. Additionally, the “Pause app activity if unused” toggle has been renamed to “Manage app if unused,” which now includes removing permissions, deleting temporary files, stopping notifications, and storing apps.
Android
Google Android 15 Developer Preview 2 Released: What’s New
Google has announced Android 15 Developer Preview 2 for Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, and Pixel 8 Pro, as well as the Android Emulator. This update adds new features and improves the features introduced in the first Developer Preview.
Android 15 Developer Preview 2
Android 15 DP2 brings support for satellite connectivity that allows users to send and receive messages even when they are out of range of mobile or Wi-Fi networks. A new notification and status bar icon will inform users when they are connected to a satellite. It also supports SMS/ MMS apps as well as preloaded RCS apps to use satellite connectivity for sending and receiving messages.
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The update brings improvements to the NFC tap-to-pay system. Additionally, developers now have the option to run apps on the smaller cover screens found on flippable devices, despite these screens being considered too small for Android apps.
For security, Android 15 enables applications to detect when a screen recording is taking place, which adds an extra layer of privacy for users. Developers are also given more detailed information about app launch conditions and the size of their applications, which can help in optimizing performance.
The mediaProcessing Foreground Service allows for lengthy operations on media files, such as format conversion, with a runtime limit set for future releases. Android 15 also allows the control of HDR headroom when SDR and HDR content appear.
Audio experiences are enhanced with the inclusion of the CTA-2075 loudness standard. There are now more new options for apps that customize DND mode. It adds types, icon, triggerDescription string, and ZenDeviceEffects to Automatic ZenRule.