More Samsung devices get Microsoft Your Phone support to run multiple Android apps together
Starting this year, Microsoft introduced a quite useful innovation to Windows 10 PCs for smartphone users. This newly added function enabled Samsung Galaxy owners to work with multiple Android applications at the same time via using the Microsoft Your Phone app.
Initially, the company brings this functionality to select Galaxy users such as the Galaxy Note 20 series, Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Z Flip LTE/5G, Galaxy S20 5G, and Galaxy S21 series. However, Microsoft has added more Galaxies to the list, which also includes some older flagships from Samsung, credits MSPowerUser.
These are the newly supported devices:
- Samsung Galaxy Fold
- Samsung Galaxy Note 10
- Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
- Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite
- Samsung Galaxy S20
Already supported devices:
- Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5 G
- Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G
- Samsung Galaxy S20 5G
- Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G
- Samsung S20 Ultra 5G
- Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
- Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
In order to use this functionality, you need to:
- Windows 10 May 2020 Update or later.
- Only available on select Samsung devices
- Your Android device and PC need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
In the latest version of the phone, the streaming media application function looks better and it looks easier when it starts up faster, even if you stream the application to your PC, your phone can still be used for other activities.
Samsung-Microsoft Collaboration:
- SmartThings
Starting this month, Samsung released the SmartThings app for Windows 10 PCs, which let us find, control, and monitor the status of various devices that are registered on the server such as smart devices, home appliances, and TVs. Read more here
- Galaxy Buds
After SmartThings, we saw another Windows 10 application called Galaxy Buds. It allows users to control the Galaxy Buds earbuds, although you can quickly pair the Galaxy Buds with a Windows 10 computer or laptop after installing this application. Read more here
- Samsung Galaxy Book Pro, Book Pro 360 – Read more about this lineup here.
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WhatsApp has released a fresh update for beta users on Android with version 2.24.21.26. This update introduces a new feature that gives users more control over how their contacts are synced across different devices on WhatsApp.
The latest update allows users to add, edit, or delete contacts from any device linked to their WhatsApp account, such as tablets or computers. It means that any changes made on one device will automatically sync to all other connected devices. It helps contact list up-to-date no matter where you are.
For those who want to keep personal and work contacts separate, there’s an option to disable syncing for specific accounts. This lets users prevent certain contacts from showing up in their WhatsApp to maintain privacy.
Moreover, WhatsApp also adds extra security by using cryptographic hashes to protect the phone numbers of contacts who aren’t on the app. This ensures that user data remains safe while still allowing WhatsApp to monitor for any unusual activity related to contact uploads.
Users can still chat with their existing contacts as the app remains fully functional, even with contact syncing turned off. If someone switches to a new phone or reinstalls WhatsApp, their linked contacts will automatically be restored easily.
WhatsApp contact syncing feature was already available to iOS users, and now Android beta testers can enjoy the same benefit. As the update rolls out, more users will have the chance to try this privacy feature.
WhatsApp is bringing a new feature to improve notification management, especially for group chats through a new beta update. The fresh version of WhatsApp is available with version 2.24.21.22 in the Google Play Beta Program.
The new beta update of WhatsApp adds a new notification activity feature for group chats. It will let users choose how they want to receive notifications. There are two choices – All and Relevant to me.
- All: Users can get notifications for every message in the group.
- Relevant to Me: They will receive only important ones like mentions and replies.
In this way, users can easily manage large groups as the features help to reduce unnecessary messages. This change is particularly helpful for those in large groups.
Additionally, the new notification activity screen will help explain how muting group chats works. Currently, some users find it confusing when they still receive notifications from muted groups.
The new feature aims to make this clearer as it allows users to see exactly what types of notifications they can still receive, even when a group is muted.
WhatsApp is currently working on these features to enhance user experience and will make them available in future updates. Till then, stay tuned with us.
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Samsung Galaxy users are excitedly waiting for the upcoming One UI 7 update after the release of One UI 6.1.1. There have been some leaks and rumors about its features and release date. Even though the Beta Program hasn’t started yet, Samsung is already updating its stock apps to get them ready for One UI 7 software.
You might be wondering why Samsung is bringing One UI 7 support to Galaxy apps ahead of its release. The reason behind it is very simple. The company is ensuring that these apps work smoothly with One UI 7 when it’s released.
By updating these apps ahead of time, Samsung aims to avoid issues like lagging or crashing to provide users with a better experience from the start. At the moment, Samsung has rolled out One UI 7 support to some Galaxy apps including Galaxy Store, Galaxy Themes, and Samsung Wonderland.
Overall, Samsung’s early updates to its apps are all about making them compatible with the new operating system. Users can expect a seamless transition when One UI 7 finally releases.
As we enter October 2024, many users are eagerly waiting for more news about the One UI 7 Beta. So far, Samsung hasn’t shared any official details, leaving everyone curious about what’s coming.
However, there’s a chance for good news soon. Samsung is going to host the Samsung Developer Conference 2024 (SDC24) on October 3, 2024. This event might include announcements related to One UI 7, like its features and when it will be available. Stay tuned for more information.
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