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Here are seven excellent features that Samsung DeX has to offer
Samsung DeX is certainly the best way to get a desktop-like experience from a phone. The platform was first released with the Galaxy S8 series as a way to use your phone as a computer-like interface and has since grown into a smooth, streamlined visual connector that you can use for production and entertainment activities alike.
DeX is now a few years old, and Samsung has built a lot of good features in it. Interested in learning more about it yourself? Here are seven excellent features that Samsung DeX has to offer.
Samsung Dex Features
Connect wherever you want
Before you can immerse yourself in using DeX actually, you will need to connect it to a monitor or display. Thankfully, there are many ways to do this. The easiest way is probably to simply get the HDMI to USB-C cable and connect it to your phone. You don’t need to use the first group cable to do so – usually, users used an Amazon adapter and a standard HDMI cable, and it worked fine.
Alternatively, you can connect wirelessly – just open the Settings app, go to Advanced Features> Samsung DeX, then open DeX, choose to use DeX on TV or monitor, and wait for the system to receive a display. Most internet-connected TVs and monitors should work through this tech. Lastly, you can connect to DeX using a standard PC or Mac using the DeX app.
Use your phone as a trackpad
Don’t have an external keyboard or mouse to use with DeX? No worries! DeX allows you to use your phone as a trackpad, and while not the most accurate experience, it works well on the pinch.
To use the smartphone as a DeX trackpad, connect to the monitor, swipe down the notification shade on your phone, and select the option to use your phone as a trackpad. You can rotate the screen by opening the phone the way you would like with any app, tap with two fingers to right-click and do some of the things you would expect to be able to do in the standard tracking pad.
Customize the DeX wallpaper
You can customize some features of the Samsung DeX as you would on any other desktop – and customizing them doesn’t interfere with your phone when you use it normally.
Most importantly, you can change your DeX wallpaper, and in doing so it will not change the background image of your phone. To do this, while using your DeX, simply right-click (or tap two fingers with the touchpad) on the desktop and select the Wallpaper option. Then you can switch to your favorite wallpaper.
Make sure applications are always accessible
Do you use other apps regularly? If so, you may want to pin them to the taskbar so you can open them no matter what you do. To pin an application in the taskbar, open the application, right-click the icon in the taskbar at the bottom of the screen, and then tap the Taskbar Login Shortcut button. You will always see the app icon, so you can always open it.
Learn keyboard shortcuts
As with any desktop app, the best way to do more on DeX is to learn keyboard shortcuts. There are tons of shortcuts in DeX to read, including those related to doing multiple tasks.
Keyboard shortcuts vary depending on how you use DeX – because you can use it on a monitor or your Mac or PC. When you first connect your DeX with the keyboard, you will be allowed to see a list of keyboard shortcuts to get started, which can be helpful.
Use apps designed for DeX
Most apps will work fine without the need for special DeX versions, but if you regularly use certain apps, it might be best to check that they are well-suited for use with DeX.
To see a list of DeX-optimized apps, open your app list and select the link at the top of the Check out apps for Samsung DeX. You will see many top applications listed, including Microsoft Office Office, a series of Adobe applications, and more.
Manage windows
Unfortunately, DeX is not good at helping you manage your windows, and I hope it will get better in the years to come. That said, there are a few things that can help. For example, it is very easy to enter full-screen mode, and there are many ways to do that. You can double-click the top of the window, drag it to the top of the screen, and then release it, or you can tap the full-screen button at the top right of the window.
Alternatively, you will need to stick to the resizing apps manually, which you can do by holding the corner of the app and resizing it. Alternatively, some shortcuts can help with changing app size and cracks, or those shortcuts will vary depending on how you use DeX.
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One UI 6.1.1 introduced several new features and enhancements, one of which is the Motion Clipper feature of Editor. This feature lets you enhance your photos and create unique GIFs and stickers. This tool is perfect and useful for those who want to add a bit of fun and creativity to their photos and share them.
Motion Clipper is a minor yet powerful feature of One UI 6.1.1 that allows you to turn a part of your Motion Photos into animated GIFs or motion stickers. Users can easily use this feature when they have a motion photo in the Gallery app.
You have to open the motion photo in the Gallery app and long-press on a person or object you want to select. By doing so, you create a GIF or sticker from it. You can now use these custom GIFs and stickers on messenger apps or social media platforms that support Sticker Center.
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Currently, Motion Clipper is available on select Samsung models including the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6. Additionally, several other flagships will get this feature with next major update.
These Galaxy devices will soon get the Motion Clipper feature of One UI 6.1.1.
Galaxy Z series
- Galaxy Z Fold 5
- Galaxy Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Flip 4
Galaxy S series
- Galaxy S22
- Galaxy S22 Plus
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S23
- Galaxy S23 Plus
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S24
- Galaxy S24 Plus
- Galaxy S24 Ultra
Galaxy Tab Series
- Galaxy Tab S8
- Galaxy Tab S8 Plus
- Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9
- Galaxy Tab S9 Plus
- Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
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On July 10, Samsung launched the smallest and most compact product within the Galaxy lineup, the Galaxy Ring. It offers several innovative health management functions along with an exciting way to control your phone using simple gestures. You can easily activate gesture features on your Galaxy Ring.
Samsung Galaxy Ring’s gesture feature lets you turn on an alarm or take a photo or video while the camera app is running by double-clicking your finger and thumb while wearing the ring.
How to activate gestures on Galaxy Ring :
To use the Galaxy Ring’s gesture controls, follow these steps:
- Open the Galaxy Wearable app on the smartphone connected to the Galaxy Ring.
- Navigate to the “Gestures” section within the Galaxy Ring’ Settings.
- Choose which functions you want to control with gestures. Options include dismissing an alarm or taking a photo or video.
After you have chosen your desired functions, you can start using them by performing a simple gesture. To dismiss an alarm or capture a photo or video, double-tap with your finger and thumb while wearing the Galaxy Ring. This gesture will start the selected function without needing to touch your phone.
If you have a Galaxy Z Fold 6 or Z Flip 6 model, you can start using these features. This feature will be extended to other Galaxy devices through future software updates.
Galaxy Ring
Samsung Galaxy Ring features a sleek design with dimensions of 7.0 mm x 2.6 mm, 24-hour-a-day health monitoring, long-lasting battery from 18mAh (Size 5) to 23.5mAh (Size 13), Galaxy AI features, and more.
Moreover, the Galaxy Ring provides comprehensive health insights and analysis via the Samsung Health app without any additional fees. It gives detailed metrics on sleep patterns, including movement, sleep latency, heart rate, and breathing rate during sleep. It also introduces Energy score and Wellness tips for daily health insights.
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Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 with One UI 6.1.1 software, introducing an impressive feature called Portrait Studio. This feature uses generative AI to transform normal photos into artistic portraits with just a few taps.
Portrait Studio of One UI 6.1.1 is accessible through Gallery and Contacts apps. It offers four different styles of portraits- Comic, 3D Character, Watercolor, and Sketch. Whether you prefer a comic-inspired look or a watercolor effect, there’s a style for every taste.
The process of using the Portrait Studio is very simple. First, select a portrait photo from your gallery, pick the desired style, and let the AI work its magic. Even if there are multiple people in the photo, you can select which individual you want the portrait created for.
The AI processing takes around 15 seconds to generate the portrait, and if you’re not completely satisfied with the result, you can easily create another version with the ‘Create Again’ button. Final Portraits can be saved through the photo editor or you can set directly it as a profile image for contacts.
The quality of the generated portrait improves with higher-resolution photos where the subject is visible and facing forward. Also, all portraits created using Portrait Studio contain a watermark in the bottom left corner to indicate their AI generation.
The good news is that Samsung plans to expand the availability of Portrait Studio beyond the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6. Users of Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy S24, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy S23, Galaxy S22, Galaxy Tab S8, and Galaxy Tab S9 devices will soon also enjoy this amazing feature.
As the rollout progresses, more Samsung users can enjoy the amazing styles of AI-enhanced portraits on their smartphones. Stay tuned for more information.
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