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Samsung Pay can now hold your Covid-19 vaccination details in the US
The COVID-19 is still among us and people in various countries are getting vaccinated to stay safe. In the US, it’s mandatory to show proof of the COVID-19 vaccination for entry. Well, Samsung has decided to help consumers and it’s ready to bring Samsung Pay the ability to hold the vaccination certificate.
According to the info, Samsung and CommonHealth partnered to let users store their COVID-19 vaccination records in the Samsung Pay app, exclusively in the US. The vaccination info will be added to the Pay app through the CommonHealth app that can be downloaded via the Play Store.
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After installing CommonHealth app from the Google Play Store, Galaxy users have to create an account and verify their information to access vaccination records. The app has not arrived yet, but it could be launched in the next two weeks.
What is Samsung Pay?
Samsung Pay is a mobile payment and digital wallet service that allows Galaxy users to store digital versions of payment cards that can be used to make contactless payments in-person, in-app, or online using supported Galaxy smartphones.
Here’s what Director of Product for Samsung Pay said
“Samsung Pay simplifies transactions for millions of mobile device users. As more and more consumers use their Samsung devices as a digital wallet it is a natural extension to make Covid-19 vaccination records more easily accessible.”
Here’s how to add Covid-19 vaccine credential to Samsung Pay:
- Step One: Download the CommonHealth app from the Google Play Store and follow instructions to access your Covid-19 vaccine credential.
- Step Two: Once you have access to your Covid-19 vaccine credential within the CommonHealth app, click the “Add to Samsung Pay” link.
- Step Three: Open Samsung Pay and click “Covid-19 Vaccine Pass” from the homepage.
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Google Photos bringing ‘Hide Clutter’ feature for organized view
Google is set to release a new feature named ‘hide clutter’ to the Photos app for a simplified user interface. The function will allow users to maintain a cleaner main photo feed by hiding screenshots, memes, and more
The Hide Clutter feature was discovered in strings of the latest version (6.79.0.624777117) of Google Photos by PiunikaWeb. Once activated, it will automatically hide backed-up photos that fall under the clutter category.
The new feature will not delete these images but will hide them from the main view. Although they will remain accessible in their specific folders.
In addition, the Memories section is being redesigned to offer a better experience. For users in the United States, the Photos app offers AI-generated title suggestions for their memories, adding a touch of personalization and creativity.
With the introduction of ‘hide clutter’ and the existing Photo Stacks feature, Google Photos users now have two powerful tools to keep their photo collections organized and appealing.
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Samsung updates Smart Switch Mobile app on One UI devices
Samsung Smart Switch Mobile app is getting an April 2024 update via Galaxy Store for One UI devices. The update comes with improvements and bug fixes to enhance the overall performance and stability of the app.
Every new update to your device or application not only improves the performance but also provides a new strength to run for a long time. Hence, it’s quite important to check and keep your smart devices as well as the apps up-to-date.
Talking about the fresh update, the Samsung Smart Switch update arrives with version 3.7.55.8 and it doesn’t bring much changes. However, the company has fixed some common issues and bugs, which were noted in the previous version.
In addition, the latest version will help in optimizing the overall performance and user experience. So, if you want your Samsung Smart Switch Mobile app to work well and provide you with beneficial services then don’t forget to install the latest app update.
You can install the Samsung Smart Switch Mobile April 2024 update via Galaxy Store >> Menu >> Updates or download it directly from the third-party source link mentioned here. Notably, it is rolling out with an updated package size of 34.79MB.
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WhatsApp brings group and unread Chat Filters for better organization
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called Chat Filters to enhance the user experience. This feature simplifies the process of navigating through messages, making it quick and effortless. With the increasing volume of messages on WhatsApp, the ability to quickly access them is important.
The Chat Filters feature of WhatsApp helps users organize their chats better and focus on the most pressing conversations. The rollout of these filters has begun and will be available to all users in the upcoming weeks.
By tapping on these filters at the top of the chat list, users can sort their messages with ease. It offers three convenient options:
All: This filter shows every message or we can say a default view of all
Unread: This filter highlights conversations that require attention, displaying both marked unread and new messages.
Groups: It contains all group conversations, including Community subgroups, in one place. This filter is much-anticipated addition for organizing all group chats.
With the introduction of the Chat Filters feature, WhatsApp aims to improve functionality and ensure users can focus on their most important messages.
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