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Samsung Pay updated to version 4.9.03, check what’s new
Alike Google, Samsung also has its self-developed payment service called Samsung Pay. It is a very secure and easy-to-use mobile payment method by which you can add credit and debit cards of participating issuers/banks to your Samsung Galaxy smartphone. This allows you to shop almost anywhere.
Samsung Pay is the most accepted mobile payment application, which lets you carry your credit, debit, gift, and membership cards on your devices. Simply take a photo of your card or a barcode, then tap to check out.
Moreover, the app also gets support for Samsung’s latest One UI version (One UI 4), which is based on Android 12. With this, you can now add Android 12’s splash images while using Samsung Pay. Also, you can also open the app directly by double-tapping on the side button.
Therefore, to experience the latest feature and changes continue to update the new version of the Samsung Pay app through the Galaxy store.
Samsung Pay Update Tracker
June 09, 2022
Samsung Pay 4.9.00 update
Samsung is releasing a new version update for the Samsung Pay app, which brings minor bug fixes and improvements. The installation package size of the 4.9.03 version update is 145.99 MB. You can download the update directly from the link mentioned below.
- Get Samsung Pay 4.9.03 update – APKMirror
Previous Updates
May 01, 2022
Samsung Pay 4.9.00 update
Samsung is releasing a new update for the Samsung Pay app with version 4.9.00. The latest update comes with some minor fixes and improvements to enhance system security.
You can install the latest update from the Galaxy Store or download it from the link mentioned below.
- Get Samsung Pay 4.9.00 update – APKMirror
January 17
Samsung Pay 4.1.88
Samsung Pay has started receiving a new update with version number 4.1.88 and it weighs 139.56 MB. This update does not carry any new features and changes, it only brings general enhancement to the app to give a fresh look and make payments more secure and better.
After updating the application to this latest version, you will experience the better performance as well as stability. Thus, you can download this latest update of the Samsung Pay app from the Galaxy Store.
January 5
Samsung Pay 4.1.81
Samsung has now pushed a new update for Samsung Pay with version number 4.1.81 and a package size of 138.06 MB. The latest update doesn’t mention any changelog as it only comes with some regular fixes to optimize the stability and performance of the application.
If you want to install this latest version on your smartphone, then open the Galaxy Store, tap on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner, after that, you will find the Updates option, tap on it. Here you will get all the available updates, you can install any of them.
November 29
Samsung Pay 4.1.77
November 25
Samsung Pay 4.0.65
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WhatsApp Beta lets you delete preset chat lists on Android
WhatsApp has released a new beta update with version 2.24.23.23, which introduces the ability to delete preset chat lists. This new feature lets WhatsApp users have more customization and control over how they organize their chats.
With the fresh update, WhatsApp users can now delete some of the default chat filters, like Unread and Groups, directly from the chat screen. Previously, these filters could not be removed.
To delete a filter, users just need to simply tap and hold on it, and they’ll see an option to delete it. This helps users clean up their interface by removing filters they don’t find useful.
Moreover, users can manage these filters through the app’s settings. So, if you accidentally delete a filter or want it back later, you can easily restore it from the settings menu. This gives you the flexibility to customize the app to suit your needs.
This feature is especially helpful for users who prefer a clean, minimalistic interface. Also, it’s great for business users, who may want to prioritize chats based on customer or order-related conversations.
The Delete Preset Chat Lists option is available to some beta testers who have installed the latest WhatsApp beta update from the Google Play Store. It’s expected to roll out to more users in the coming weeks.
WhatsApp bringing Instagram-like sticker prompts for status updates
Apps
Matter 1.4 to make SmartThings even smarter with Wi-Fi router support
Last month, Samsung SmartThings introduced several new features, including Home Insights, Daily Routines, Quick Remote, and Automatic Hub Backup. Now, a new report suggests that SmartThings might soon support Wi-Fi routers with the upcoming release of Matter 1.4.
Matter has been part of SmartThings for a few years, and the upcoming 1.4 version is expected to arrive next year with some exciting new features.
Matter 1.4
Matter 1.4 details have been arrived today. It highlights the “Enhanced Multi-Admin” feature, which makes it easier to control Matter-enabled devices across different smart home ecosystems at the same time.
It shows that you could use a Matter device with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, and SmartThings all together without any hassle.
Moreover, the update also improves device compatibility. For example, Wi-Fi routers can now work with Matter and SmartThings. They can also act as Thread Border Routers to help connect devices and simplify the setup process.
With this, Wi-Fi routers, modems, and other devices like set-top boxes will be controllable through the SmartThings app.
Matter 1.4 supports energy devices like solar panels, electric water heaters, heat pumps, solar system inverters, and batteries for battery energy management. It can even take local electricity prices into account and help you optimize your home’s energy use to save on costs.
However, the support for security cameras is expected to be added in a future update, Matter 1.5. As Samsung was quick to adopt Matter 1.3, we can expect SmartThings to add 1.4 support sometime in 2025.
Samsung SmartThings 1.8.21.28 Update Arrived: Home Insights, Routines, Quick Remote, and more
Apps
Many third-party Android apps could get RAW photo support
Google wants more third-party Android apps to support RAW photo capture. The company is preparing to upgrade the CameraX API. Following the update, Samsung users will also be able to capture RAW photo through third-party Android apps.
AndroidAuthority spotted that CameraX 1.5.0 will bring two new ImageCapture class output formats: OUTPUT_FORMAT_RAW and OUTPUT_FORMAT_RAW_JPEG. That said, RAW capture support will expand to more Android apps.
- OUTPUT_FORMAT_RAW: It captures a single RAW image.
- OUTPUT_FORMAT_RAW_JPEG: It captures both a RAW and a JPEG image.
CameraX API is mainly used by camera apps that users use for social media sharing purposes. Despite this fact, Google intends to allow developers to support their apps with RAW capture functionality for an elevated photography experience.
At present, it’s unknown which Android apps will add RAW capture support. CameraX API will upgrade first, allowing developers to make changes. You can expect some of the most popular camera apps will join the party with RAW support.
Expert RAW
Developed by Samsung, the Expert RAW app allows Galaxy smartphone users to capture RAW images. These pictures are heavily editable given storage without any software-level processing and compression.
The company has made Expert RAW a stunning application. It has recently added an Astro Portrait feature that allows you to be framed with an astrophoto in the background. The application continues to evolve with the addition of new functions.