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Google started signing out free accounts from Hangouts on Android and iOS

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Last year, Google set up retirement plans for classic Hangouts for all users. At the time, a giant search said free Hangouts users would be migrated to the free version of Google Chat in the first half of 2021. As promised, Google has now started signing up for free accounts from Hangouts, marking another step towards service migration and inevitable end.

According to a 9to5Google report that Hangouts users on Android and iOS are starting to see information within the app that tells them to switch to Google Chat. Google has been slowly killing various aspects of Hangouts over the past few months. But this is the latest major step since Google announced its plan to shut down the service last year.

A blue banner appears at the top of the Hangouts app, “Hangouts is being replaced by Google Chat”. It also displays the “Switch to Chat in Gmail” button. When you click on it, it takes you out of Hangouts and takes you to the integrated Gmail Chat experience. Google claims that all of your previous Hangouts chats (June 2020) will appear in Google Chat, while the history of older chats will be made “available later.”

Once signed out, you will not receive new notifications from the Hangouts app. However, 9to5Google notes that Google is not completely shutting down the app for now as you can continue to use the mobile app by re-signing your Google Account.

A similar notification is displayed when trying to access the Hangouts web version. When you click the “Open Chat” button, you are taken to a private Google Chat web experience.

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Fresh Galaxy Enhance-X update available for Android 14 devices

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Samsung Galaxy Enhance-X app is getting a new update for Android 14 Galaxy devices. Identified via version 2.0.71, the update brings improvements and bug fixes to enhance device performance.

The fresh update improves the app’s functions and addresses issues reported by users to ensure a more efficient and error-free experience. It is expected to enhance the stability and performance of the app.

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Users will have to download 156.63MB to install the update, available on the Galaxy Store. Those who have Galaxy devices with Android 14 are advised to install the new version of the Samsung Galaxy Enhance-X app.

The latest update will not only improve their device’s performance but also align it with the latest software.

Samsung’s Enhance-X app offers AI-powered media enhancement for Galaxy devices. It repairs and creatively edits photos and videos, improving clarity and brightness. Some unique features like Single Take and Long Exposure enhance videos. It saves content in JPEG/MP4 formats in the gallery.

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WhatsApp might soon start suggesting contacts to chat with 

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WhatsApp is testing a new feature that suggests users some contacts from their address book to chat with. You must be aware of one of the Instagram features, which suggests accounts to follow, and this upcoming feature of WhatsApp might also work similar way.

The only difference here is that Instagram suggests accounts that you have not followed yet, but it usually remains connected with your mutual friends. While the under-testing feature of WhatsApp only suggests contacts that are in your address book.

As per the details, WhatsApp will add a new section to the chat index, and that option will list suggested new contacts from the address book to start a chat with and optimize their experience. Notably, the option will be added to the bottom of the chats list, providing users with easy access.

Furthermore, the contacts that WhatsApp will suggest might include contacts with whom users have never interacted before. These suggestions will also be presented to new users upon their initial registration, enhancing the process of establishing connections for the first time.

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This addition will enhance the communication process and user convenience. It also encourages users to initiate conversations more frequently, increasing engagement with new contacts. However, users will also be able to dismiss this section in case they don’t prefer receiving suggestions.

However, this feature to suggest contacts is currently in development and will be available for users in the future. Are you excited for this new addition, or are happy with the limited contacts to chat with? Let us know your thoughts through our social media platforms.

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One UI 6.1’s AOD app update improves widgets and icon alignment

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Samsung has released a new update for its popular Always On Display (AOD)app, now at version 8.7.96.12 for Galaxy devices running One UI 6.1. This update addresses several issues and enhances the user experience.

Previously, users encountered an issue where widgets were not visible on the lock screen after entering or exiting Ultra Power Saving Mode. Thankfully, this issue has been resolved with the latest update, ensuring that widgets now appear correctly.

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In addition, some users noticed that carrier and notification icons overlapped in the status bar of the lock screen after rebooting. The new update fixes this issue for a cleaner and more organized display.

With the fresh update, the alignment issue of the date and notification icons that overlap in the Always On Display has been resolved. Users can expect a smoother and glitch-free AOD experience with these fixes. If you haven’t updated yet, visit the Galaxy Store and grab the latest version now.

Also, users can get the update directly from the third-party app source link mentioned here. Notably, the Samsung AOD update is available for One UI 6.1 Galaxy devices and could expand soon.

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