Samsung Game Launcher update brings Android 12 (One UI 4) support, UI improvements
Game Launcher is one of the wonderful features offered by Samsung for the Galaxy devices. The name of this function itself clears that it enhances the gaming experience of the Galaxy smartphone users. The Game Launcher provides a better control center where you can launch all your favorite games in one convenient place.
Update: November 19, 2021
Samsung started releasing a new Game Launcher update, which bears version number 6.0.03.1 and comes with several notable changes including support for Android 12 OS. For more information, you can check the changelog attached below.
[Notice] Game Launcher update version – 6.0.03.1
Hello, gamers! We bring you news of a Game Launcher update.
- Game Launcher can now be used with child accounts (limited to utility features related to game execution)
- Non-game apps can now be added to “My games”.
- Apps added to “My games” can be hidden from the home screen, as the ‘Show game apps’ settings are applied just as they are for games.
- You can now swipe left and right on the “My games” icon screen.
- Run all the apps you have installed or have added directly without needing to enter the details screen.
- The Android S OS update support has been added, and the Android O OS update support has ended.
- Various other issues have been fixed, and performance has been improved.
Original Article: March 12, 2021
The company has recently posted a short video clip on YouTube which is related to the ‘Instant Plays’ feature that comes with the Game Launcher. In its short video clip, the Korean tech giant highlighted the impressive light-weight online games that can be played without any downloads.
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Samsung Game Launcher is equipped with the Instant Plays feature that lets you play a collection of fun games from sports to puzzles without any hassle or downloads. Furthermore, there are dozens of cool games are available in the app which include BasketBallFRVR, Juicy Pang, Penguin Dash, Solitaire Story, and more.
If you don’t know how to play games using the ‘Instant Plays’, then follow the steps given below.
- Tap the Game launcher and start it.
- Then, choose which games you want to play.
- It’s done! you don’t need to bother about the download as these games run automatically.
WhatsApp unveils new limit of 20 lists for better chat organization
WhatsApp regularly tests new features through beta updates. Call links and new shortcuts for contacts and group chats are currently under testing. Now, WhatsApp has introduced a new feature that adds a limit on the number of contacts and group chat lists you can create.
The fresh update of WhatsApp arrives with a useful feature, which helps users better organize their contacts and group chats. The update reveals that WhatsApp is working on a new limit on the number of lists users can create.
Users will now be able to make up to 20 lists for organizing contacts and groups. It encourages you to think carefully about which contacts and groups you want to include in your lists.
In addition, WhatsApp is adding a shortcut that lets you quickly add contacts and groups to your lists. This shortcut will be situated at the top of your chats.
At the moment, WhatsApp users can create an unlimited number of lists, which sometimes makes the app confusing. To make it more organized and reduce the app clutter, the new limit is under development.
The new limit feature of the list is currently developing with WhatsApp beta update version 2.24.21.37 and will be rolled out in future updates. Stay tuned for more information as WhatsApp continues to enhance its features for a better user experience.
WhatsApp introduces new shortcut feature for contacts and group chats
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Samsung’s fix for NotiStar duplicate notification issue is coming!
Samsung users have been facing a frustrating issue with the NotiStar app on their Galaxy phones. Many users have reported that they receive duplicate notifications for messages regularly. This issue occurs with messaging apps and regular text messages.
Instead of one notification, users are getting two for every single message. For example, if a friend sends a message, the user receives its notification twice. It means that users are observing the same notification being displayed twice.
Samsung has acknowledged the duplicate notification issue of NotiStar. In addition, a community moderator has reassured users that the team is actively investigating the issue. He mentioned that Samsung will improve this phenomenon in an upcoming app update to fix the duplicate notification issue.
Users can expect an update soon, which should help remove duplicate notifications and improve how the app works. Samsung is actively working on a solution, and the promise of an update is encouraging for many. For now, Galaxy users can keep an eye out for the upcoming NotiStar app update.
Aside from this, Galaxy users also reported unexpected vibrations and notifications from their Galaxy phones after updating the Samsung Wallet Digital Key app. However, Samsung has fixed this issue with a fresh update for the Wallet Digital Key app.
Here’s how to stop annoying vibrations and notifications on your Samsung device
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One UI 7 support now available for Samsung Home Up with v16.0
Samsung has released a new update for the Home Up module in its Good Lock app, which brings One UI 7 support. This new update arrives with version 16.0.00.1 for Galaxy devices.
The fresh update adds support for One UI 7 based on Android 15. This means that when One UI 7 is released, the Home Up app will work smoothly with it. While there isn’t a changelog available, the update notes reveal that Samsung is making sure the Home Up app works well with One UI 7.
Along with this new feature, the update also includes some minor fixes to improve performance and address issues from earlier versions.
With this update, the version has changed from 15.0 to 16.0. This change shows that Samsung is keeping the app up to date and compatible with the next One UI software, One UI 7.
The Home Up app is an amazing tool for customizing your home screen as it offers several options. It allows users to change the look and feel of their devices, which makes it easy to personalize how your phone or tablet appears and works.
As users look forward to One UI 7, this update ensures that they will have a reliable tool for customizing their home screens when the new software arrives.
To install the update, simply open the Good Lock app on your device. From there, look for the Home Up module and follow the prompts to download and install the latest version. Once the update is installed, you’ll be able to enjoy enhanced features.
Also, you can download the Samsung Home Up 16.0.00.1 update directly from the third-party app link mentioned here.