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How to control IoT devices connected to SmartThings from other Samsung apps
Samsung full-fill the ability to connect your smart devices seamlessly with each other is probably the best. But do you know how to use this potential with your Samsung devices and apps? Do not worry, Samsung will lead us!
Technology should be instrumental in making people’s daily lives much easier. By providing easy control directly from various Samsung apps, your smart device and Samsung apps form a powerful combo with the SmartThings app, giving users faster and more convenient access to IoT devices.
Here are some usage cases of IoT enabled devices connected to the Smart Things app and how to control them from various Samsung apps:
Samsung Clock App: When setting your alarm for the morning, you can add your smart things device to your morning schedule so that you can wake up easily. Once you have set the alarm, select the menu labeled “Wake up using smart devices” at the bottom to pair SmartThings devices. For user convenience, the basic functions of each device are provided in advance.
Samsung Weather App: In the weather app you can check the daytime weather and day pollution level. Just like your Galaxy smartphone, you can also check the indoor air quality through the ‘Indoor Air Quality’ menu. Similarly, you can check the dust levels in the rooms and operate your air purifier remotely.
Samsung SmartView App: With this app, it will be a lot of fun to mirror the content of your smartphone to your TV. The SmartView app allows you to control your room lights and blinds so that you can enjoy your favorite content on the TV in a dark environment.
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iQOO 13 outscores Galaxy S25 Ultra with Superior CPU performance
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra was beaten by an alleged iQOO 13. It was recently surfaced on the Geekbench benchmarking platform. The handset secured higher performance scores than Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S flagship.
According to the information, the iQOO 13 featuring Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (8 Elite) outscored Galaxy S25 Ultra. The device was equipped with Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon SoC with 4.32GHz max clock frequency.
The Snapdragon used in iQOO 13 had the same base clock (3.53GHz) as the S25 Ultra. However, the primary cores’ frequency is slightly lower (4.32GHz than 4.47GHz), resulting in a positive impact on the performance benchmark.
Multiple test results show that the iQOO phone surpassed the 10,000 mark in the multi-core performance test. It’s a big blog to the Samsung flagship, which didn’t surpass the 10,000 points market on the Geekbench multi-core test.
The difference in primary core frequency suggests that:
- iQOO is using Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 successor, while
- Galaxy S25 Ultra is using Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy successor.
The difference in RAM installation has also pushed the iQOO flagship to score well. The iQOO 13 was paired with 16GB RAM, while the previously benchmarked Galaxy S25 Ultra was equipped with 12GB of RAM.
Well, it doesn’t mean that the previous test scores are the final ones. Samsung could launch the Galaxy S25 series in January next year. The phone will improve its performance and efficiency as the software optimization is still underway.
One UI 7 could further solidify Samsung’s lead in the smartphone market. The company is rigorously working on improvements and optimization. These efforts will surely benefit Galaxy users by upscaling their Galaxy experience.
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One UI now on TVs: Samsung Smart TVs getting fresh new look
At the recent SDC24 event, Samsung announced that it is bringing One UI to its all products and now the rollout has begun for its TVs. The company has started rolling out this One UI update for Samsung smart TVs.
Samsung is making a One UI update based on the Tizen 8.0 operating system available for 2023 Samsung smart TVs. One of the first models to get this update is the S90C OLED TV.
With this update, users will notice a fresh new interface that makes it easier to navigate their TV. It also brings improvements to the Game Bar, which will help gamers have a smoother and more fun gaming experience.
One UI update aims to provide a fresh look and feel across all Samsung devices. Whether you’re using a smartphone, tablet, or now, a TV, you’ll find the experience familiar and user-friendly.
As the update becomes available for more models, Samsung TV users can look forward to more enhancements to perform better. The company will soon make this update available for more Galaxy products as Samsung announced unified software for all its products.
This is just the beginning of that promise. Starting in 2025, Samsung plans to unify the software for all its products under the One UI brand, making it easier for users to navigate and enjoy their devices.
One UI for All Devices: Samsung announces unified software for 2025
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Samsung Galaxy S23 series getting October 2024 security update in the US
Samsung has begun releasing the October 2024 security update for Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphones. The update is rolling out in the US and the company will soon make it available in more countries.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy S23 series are getting the October 2024 security update in the US through One UI builds given below.
- Galaxy S23 – S911USQS4CXI4
- Galaxy S23 Plus – S916USQS4CXI4
- Galaxy S23 Ultra – S918USQS4CXI4
The fresh update brings fixes for some issues that users encountered in previous versions to make your Galaxy S23 more stable and secure. The installation package size of this update is around 400MB.
October 2024 security update brings important fixes from both Google and Samsung, addressing vulnerabilities in the Android operating system and Samsung’s software. Google fixes 2 critical and 28 high-level issues, with 1 previously resolved and 2 not affecting Galaxy devices.
On the other side, Samsung resolves 12 specific vulnerabilities related to system services and Knox security. Additionally, Samsung Semiconductor has enhanced performance with a fix for 1 high-level issue.
The update is currently available for locked models and the company will expand it soon to unlocked ones. It is a gradual rollout so it may take some hours or days to reach all models.
To check the update, you just need to navigate to the device’s Settings, then a Software update, and Download and install. If you have received the update, install it now to get enhanced features.
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