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Google rolled out new Material You design changes for Chrome and Gmail
Google has just released Chrome 94 and is bringing a lot of improvements, including a new feature to take scrolling full-page screenshots of web pages. Now, we learned that the development of Chrome 94 also brings a new version of Material You to the app. Along with Chrome, Gmail for the Android app on Chrome OS also has a few things to change.
As reported by 9to5Google, Chrome now offers Dynamic Colors support, which means the UI elements within the app adapt to the prominent colors in your phone’s background image.
For instance, if your background image has a large sunflower, the app will create a color palette with a yellow pastel version and use it as an application background instead of the traditional white or black color.
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The update also changes the way a few icons or buttons look within the Chrome app. For example, the UI tab switch within Chrome has made minor changes. The tabs are now indicated by rounded corners and are slightly larger. The upper part of the tab that calculates which website is open also supports Strong Colors.
For older devices that do not have Strong Color Support, the background of the tab is gray, and the selected tab has a blue background. On Android 12, the back of the tab page takes the bright color of the previously opened webpage.
The Gmail app in Chrome OS has also been updated with a new app icon and Material You changes. Previously it was attached to the look of Gmail without the renaming of Workspace. Now, this update has made its way to the app with Version 2021.09.10.397347674, as reported by 9to5Google.
Surprisingly, the Google Meet and Chat integration we saw in the Gmail app on both Android and iOS is not included in this version of Chrome OS. There is no option to switch to black mode within the app again. This version only includes small design tweaks and Material You redesign. If you have a Chromebook, you should get an update of the Gmail app via the Google Play Store.
Samsung regularly updates its apps to bring new features and bug fixes for a better user experience. If you want an enhanced calling experience, install the latest version of the Samsung Phone app. We are in May 2024 and Samsung is rolling out a new update for the Phone app with version number 15.0.00.15.
Samsung Phone is the default app for calling on all Galaxy devices, which lets you find and dial contacts quickly and conveniently. But sometimes, it may have some bugs or glitches that affect your experience. That’s why the company constantly releases new updates for this app.
The May 2024 update of the Samsung Phone app fixes some common issues encountered in the previous version. It also brings improvements to the performance and stability of the app. However, the update does not add any new features or changes to the Phone app.
The installation package size of the new Samsung Phone version is 26.23 MB. You can download and install the update from the Galaxy Store. Just open the Galaxy Store, tap on the Menu icon, and select Updates. Then, tap on the refresh icon next to the Phone app. You can also get it directly from here.
This app automatically upgrades with the installation of new software updates. Now, what are you waiting for? Update the Samsung Phone app if you received the new version and make your calls more enjoyable.
Samsung smartphone users have recently encountered a frustrating glitch related to app icons after enabling the One Hand Operation + feature. The icons for the calendar app and clock app in the quick launcher no longer update in real-time.
Previously, when you enabled the One Hand Operation Good Lock module, the icons remained consistent with the settings we applied. However, now when you select Quick Launcher in Handles, the clock and calendar app icons appear according to the default settings.
This means that if you’ve applied a theme, it’s not being applied to these app icons, resulting in an odd interface appearance.
Users have expressed frustration, especially those who rely on the One Hand Operation + feature for seamless navigation. Unfortunately, this inconsistency is affecting the icons as well.
Thankfully, Samsung has acknowledged the issue with One Hand Operation + icons. The moderator apologized for the inconvenience and assured users that the company would fix this problem in the next app update.
While One Hand Operation + is useful for many, this glitch has undoubtedly impacted its usability. So, you can still use its functions, it’s just the appearance of the icons that are affected.
WhatsApp is working on new features to enhance its community group chat functionality. The feature for better Media organization is currently in development and spotted in the WhatsApp beta version 2.24.11.20 for Android.
The new feature will allow users to view all media, such as photos and videos, shared within their community groups. It will improve the organization of shared content and make it easier for users to find specific media items.
For community moderators, this new feature will be mainly useful. It will provide a quick way to overview all shared media to ensure that content aligns with the community’s standards.
Inactive members will also find it beneficial, as it allows them to stay updated by accessing shared media without having to scroll through numerous messages.
In addition to this media feature, WhatsApp is also developing a ‘transfer ownership’ function, which was noted in the previous beta update. This will give community admins the ability to hand over their admin duties to another member.
These features will improve the user experience, especially for those who engage in community group chats. More information about these features will be provided as they become available.
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