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Samsung Wallet app launched to store cards, IDs, digital keys, and more in one place
Today, Samsung officially launched the Samsung Wallet app. This is the combination of old Samsung Pay and Samsung Pass apps to provide users with a single comprehensive digital wallet that can store everything from digital tickets to IDs, credit and debit cards, and others.
Samsung Wallet is safe to use and is protected by defense-grade security from Samsung Knox. The app also uses the Open Galaxy ecosystem by integrating with the Samsung Blockchain Wallet to help users easily monitor cryptocurrencies and SmartThings to unlock doors with a digital key.
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Introducing the application, the company says that this is a new platform for Galaxy users that lets them organize digital keys, boarding passes, identification cards, and more. However, Samsung also says that the Wallet app doesn’t support official IDs such as driver’s licenses and student IDs for now. But it will release this functionality later this year.
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Samsung Wallet app availability
At this time, the Samsung Wallet is available in six countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK, and the US. It requires Samsung Pay-enabled Galaxy phones running Android 9 Pie or later. Some elements require an eSE-enabled device. For the full list of compatible devices, visit the official Samsung website.
In order to use this application, users in these regions can simply open the Samsung Pay or Samsung Pass apps on their phones and then follow the on-screen instructions to update and migrate to the new wallet app. You can also directly install it from Galaxy Store.
Here’s what Jeanie Han, EVP and Head of Digital Life, MX Business at Samsung Electronics, said – “Samsung Wallet is bringing a new level of everyday convenience to mobile devices with a totally safe and secure environment for storing digital keys, cards, and more. As a part of our ongoing commitment to open ecosystems, we will continue to expand on the capabilities of Samsung Wallet by working closely with our trusted partners and developers.”
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WhatsApp has released a fresh beta update with version 2.24.25.29, which brings a reminder notification feature for unread chat messages. This new beta update is available for Android via the Google Play Beta Program.
Previously, WhatsApp only sent reminders for status updates from specific contacts, mainly those you interact with the most. With the new update, WhatsApp is expanding this feature to remind you about unread chat messages from your most frequent contacts.
These reminders are sent for messages from people you chat with the most. If you leave a message unread, WhatsApp will notify you to make sure you don’t forget to reply.
Notably, the app uses an internal algorithm to choose these contacts based on how often you interact with them. However, if you reinstall the app, this data will be reset, as it’s not saved in backups or on WhatsApp’s servers.
Once this feature is activated, WhatsApp will remind you about any unread messages from important contacts. WhatsApp also makes sure the reminders are relevant and helpful without being annoying.
This feature is currently available to limited beta testers who have installed the latest version of WhatsApp Beta for Android. WhatsApp also plans to roll it out to more users.
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Samsung Health is an app that helps you manage your health and well-being. With the new One UI 7 update, Samsung has improved the app’s features and user interface to give you a better experience. The company has now released the Samsung Health v6.29 Beta update for Galaxy devices.
We are in December 2024 and Samsung is rolling out a new update for the Samsung Health app with version 6.29.0.053. This update improves some of the app’s existing functions and is expected to add new features that users can test before the official release.
Samsung Health v6.29 beta update is available for Galaxy devices and has a package size of 258.65 MB. Since it’s a beta update, it allows users to try out new features and improvements and provide feedback to Samsung. You can also download the update from the third-party app link mentioned here.
One UI 7 Beta update for Samsung Health includes a Mindfulness feature to help manage stress with mood tracking, breathing exercises, and meditation. You can earn new badges for activities like exercise, diet, and hydration to stay motivated.
Moreover, you can set reminders for your medications and check interactions to ensure you take them on time. You can now also access all your health records from various providers in one secure place. This update is designed to make managing your health easier and more organized.
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Samsung Calendar app got a new icon with One UI 7, including new icons and enhanced features. The One UI 7 Beta update has been released, and a new report suggests that beta users just received the first app update, which is for the Samsung Calendar app.
The latest update of the Samsung Calendar app arrives with version 12.6.00.35. It brings a new tweak to the app icon, you can now see the name of the day along with the date. This update is truly useful as users no longer need to open the calendar to check the day, they can see its glance on the icon.
The new revamped icon of the Samsung Messages app is available for devices running Android 15-based One UI 7 beta, which means it’s currently only for the Galaxy S24 series. More devices will get this revamped icon with One UI 7.
Aside from this, the One UI 7 update makes handling your calendar easier. You can now reschedule events by simply dragging and dropping them in the Month view.
You can now choose which calendars to show on your widgets which lets you display different calendars on your home screen. With the “Add countdown widget”, you can add countdowns for events like birthdays to see the days left and right on your home screen.
Moreover, you can also move all events from one calendar to another without hassle, perfect for switching from a phone-based calendar to a cloud-based one. If you are a Galaxy S24 user, register and install the One UI 7 Beta to enjoy new Samsung Calendar features.