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Samsung Internet 13.0 brings new privacy and security feature with better user experience
Samsung Internet, the fastest, easiest, and most reliable web browser, recently brings a new update. With this latest update, Samsung introduces new features and improvements designed to provide better and safer browsing with Internet 13.0 for Galaxy users.
Includes new features, an enhancement to existing features, and UI refinements. The Samsung Internet 13.0 has increased app support for infinity display panels and comes with several new features such as improved privacy, security, and the user interface for user experience.
The second creativity is in the form of a status bar that can be hidden on all present Galaxy devices. If enabled the behavior automatically hides the status bar of the mobile browser.
Samsung Internet 13.0 provides useful information at the touch of a button on the expandable application bar for bookmarks, saved pages, history, downloads, ad blockers, add-ons, and settings.
It supports a ‘More Menu’ button at the bottom, so you can easily access the button in categories such as Tab Manager and Downloads.
This application has also introduced Internet 13.0 new malicious website alerts. Whenever a suspicious page tries to take over your notifications, the app instructs you what permission you need.
Protecting You From Prying Eyes
Samsung Internet 13.0 offers a new permission request UI that displays a warning message if the website appears malicious and tries to trick users into allowing notifications.
The incognito mode allows them to automatically clear their browsing history as soon as they close all of their incognito mode tabs. As part of the Samsung Internet 13.0 update, a new Secret Mode icon will be displayed in the address bar, so it’s easy to know when to turn it on. For more information about Secret Mode, see the new Secret Mode section.
PERMISSION REQUEST UI
Samsung is changing the permission request UI to display a warning message if the website looks malicious. This feature will stop notifications from those sites that like to mislead their users into accepting notifications.
DOUBLE-TAP TO PLAY/PAUSE YOUR VIDEOS
With Samsung Internet 13.0, users can play or pause content while in video assistant fullscreen by double-tapping the center area of the screen.
EASY EDITING OF YOUR BOOKMARKS
Just press the bookmark icon and you will get a toast notification to edit your bookmark on the Internet 13.0.
ADD-ON EXTENSION API EXPANSION
Samsung has expanded the browser extension APIs available on Samsung Internet. These are the new API modules available: WebRequest, Proxy, Cookies, Types, History, Alarms, Privacy, Notifications, Permissions, Idle, and Management.
BETTER USER PRIVACY IN SECRET MODE
There is now a better and more detailed explanation of what Secret Mode consists of. We have added this to the initial Secret Mode launch page. Samsung also added an ‘About Secret Mode’ section in the settings to make it absolutely transparent how it helps you protect your privacy.
STATUS BAR VISIBILITY
The company is now allowing users to hide or show the status bar while viewing websites. If you enable this, the status bar disappears when scrolling up and reappear when scrolling down.
Extension API for Developers
New Application Programming Interface (API) modules are now available for Samsung Internet 13.0, including WebRequest, Proxy, Cookies, Types, History, Alarms, Privacy, Notifications, Permissions, Idle, and Management. Developers can use these APIs to build extensions and contact the Samsung Internet team to validate, approve, and add their extensions to the Internet browser.
To download Samsung Internet
If you’re an existing Samsung Internet user, you will receive a notification telling you a new version is available. You can also download the latest version of the Samsung Internet browser on the Google Play Store or Galaxy Store.
Samsung has confirmed that it will fix an issue with the Home Up Finder feature through a new software update. Some Galaxy users have been facing an issue where the Finder’s layout does not appear correctly on their screens.
According to the information, the Finder sometimes overlaps with the battery, network, sound, and clock icons at the top of the screen. This overlap can hide the search field or make it difficult to use.
Users have reported that this issue makes it hard to search for apps or use the Finder effectively. Samsung has recognized this issue and is working on a solution. The community moderator has announced that the company will release a software update to fix the layout of the Finder feature of the Home Up.
Moreover, Samsung has also apologized for the inconvenience the Home Up Finder issue may have caused and ensures users that the company will fix it. Users should keep their devices updated by checking for new software updates regularly.
Previously, the company added the long-awaited ‘Access Finder’ feature that makes it easier for users to find and open apps quickly. In addition, users now have a new ‘App Icon Setting’ for the customization of app icons.
Several Galaxy users are facing the issue after using the Finder feature of the Home Up Good Lock module. Fortunately, the company has confirmed to solve it with the upcoming software update.
However, Samsung has not provided a specific timeline for when this issue will be resolved. Users will need to wait for future software updates and official announcements from Samsung regarding the Finder bug.
WhatsApp is planning to bring a new feature to reshare status updates easily, just like Instagram. The latest beta update of WhatsApp for Android arrives with version 2.24.16.4, which simplifies the way how users share status updates where they’ve been mentioned.
The fresh beta update reveals that WhatsApp is working on a new feature for direct resharing. This feature removes the need for users to take screenshots or ask for the post to be sent privately as it makes it much simpler to share interesting updates on their status.
You can find the reshare button at the bottom of the screen on the WhatsApp status interface. This option appears specifically on status updates where someone has mentioned you. In other cases, you will see the option to reply to the status instead.
By adding a new reshare button to the mentioned post, WhatsApp aims to enhance user convenience and connectivity. However, you can still manage your status privacy settings.
Previously, WhatsApp introduced the option to mention specific contacts in status updates to allow direct notifications to be sent to them. Now, WhatsApp is working on allowing users to reshare the mentioned status updates directly.
Notably, the new features are currently under development and the company will soon make it available for users. This feature is much like what users are already familiar with on platforms like Instagram. Stay tuned with us to know more information.
WhatsApp introduces background gradient filter for status updates
Samsung has rolled out a new update for its Theme Park Good Lock module, bringing several enhancements and fixes to enhance your device customization experience. The new update is available on the Galaxy Store with version 1.1.0.18.
Users of eligible Galaxy devices can now modify wallpapers without needing to initialize the entire theme. This change allows for quicker and more convenient customization.
In addition, the update includes fixes for errors related to keyboard keycaps. This ensures a smoother typing experience without errors that may have been present before. Previously, a feature of the Theme Park Good Lock module that allowed image customization of folders and keycaps was no longer supported. But now, users can enjoy the enhanced keycap functions.
After installing this update, users will no longer encounter blank pages when browsing for wallpapers. This update ensures all wallpaper options are displayed correctly by improving the selection process.
Furthermore, the update also brings general improvements to enhance the stability and performance of the Samsung Theme Park app. It fixes various issues to ensure the app runs smoothly and reliably.
To enjoy enhanced features, users can update Samsung Theme Park through the Galaxy Store >> Menu Option >> Updates or by checking for updates in the Good Lock app. Keeping the module up to date ensures access to the latest features and fixes.
Previously, Samsung brought Android 14-based One UI 6.1.1 support to the Theme Park app along with new and enhanced features. Now, the fresh update makes customization easier and more reliable for Samsung device users.
One UI 6.1.1 support now available for Samsung Theme Park app