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Samsung Internet 19.0 Beta officially launched [Expanding]
Samsung is expanding the Internet Browser 19.0 Beta update to more Galaxy devices with version 19.0.0.28. The latest update comes with a bundle of new features including add-ons in Secret Mode support, improved internet widgets, website private info, and more.
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August 23, 2022
Samsung has rolled out a new update for the Samsung Internet 19.0 beta update via Galaxy Store and Play Store. The latest update comes with new powerful features that enhance the browsing experience by protecting users from online threats from trackers.
Samsung Internet 19 Beta
Samsung Internet Beta version 19 brings a bunch of improvements related to privacy, private browsing, smart anti-tracking, and more. Through this beta update, you can enjoy the feature of the upcoming stable build of Samsung Internet.
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Improved Smart Anti-Tracking
With Samsung Internet Browser 17 Beta, the company released an AI-powered Smart Anti-tracking feature. After that, the company improved this functionality with Beta 18.0. Now, the company is enhancing the Smart Anti-tracking feature more by letting it detect domains that collude with classified trackers and immediately apply for protection.
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Enhanced Phishing Detection
The improved look-alike phishing detection is designed to warn users not to reveal personal information to malicious actors when they inadvertently navigate to a site they think is a trusted site but a fraudulent site with a similar URL.
New Privacy Info Feature
Now, users easily check their tracking protection with a new privacy Info feature. By clicking on the lock icon in the address bar, users can verify how secure their connection to a website is. You can get the information on how many trackers are blocked, check and delete cookies and allow for location, camera and microphone immediately.
Improved Navigation
Samsung Internet navigation became easier in version 18.0, which introduced text extraction from web images and a bottom toolbar for the first time in the Galaxy Z Fold series. Now, Samsung Internet 19.0 Beta is making web browsing more comfortable.
The new beta allows for add-on work in Secret Mode, so users don’t have to select between privacy and customized experiences. You can easily turn on and off these features from the Add-ons menu.
Users of Samsung Internet can sync users’ bookmarks between PC PC Chrome browser and Samsung Internet mobile browsers by using Samsung Internet’s Chrome Extension. After testing the beta build, Samsung will release Internet 19.0 stable in 4Q 2022.
WhatsApp has released a fresh update for beta users on Android with version 2.24.21.26. This update introduces a new feature that gives users more control over how their contacts are synced across different devices on WhatsApp.
The latest update allows users to add, edit, or delete contacts from any device linked to their WhatsApp account, such as tablets or computers. It means that any changes made on one device will automatically sync to all other connected devices. It helps contact list up-to-date no matter where you are.
For those who want to keep personal and work contacts separate, there’s an option to disable syncing for specific accounts. This lets users prevent certain contacts from showing up in their WhatsApp to maintain privacy.
Moreover, WhatsApp also adds extra security by using cryptographic hashes to protect the phone numbers of contacts who aren’t on the app. This ensures that user data remains safe while still allowing WhatsApp to monitor for any unusual activity related to contact uploads.
Users can still chat with their existing contacts as the app remains fully functional, even with contact syncing turned off. If someone switches to a new phone or reinstalls WhatsApp, their linked contacts will automatically be restored easily.
WhatsApp contact syncing feature was already available to iOS users, and now Android beta testers can enjoy the same benefit. As the update rolls out, more users will have the chance to try this privacy feature.
WhatsApp is bringing a new feature to improve notification management, especially for group chats through a new beta update. The fresh version of WhatsApp is available with version 2.24.21.22 in the Google Play Beta Program.
The new beta update of WhatsApp adds a new notification activity feature for group chats. It will let users choose how they want to receive notifications. There are two choices – All and Relevant to me.
- All: Users can get notifications for every message in the group.
- Relevant to Me: They will receive only important ones like mentions and replies.
In this way, users can easily manage large groups as the features help to reduce unnecessary messages. This change is particularly helpful for those in large groups.
Additionally, the new notification activity screen will help explain how muting group chats works. Currently, some users find it confusing when they still receive notifications from muted groups.
The new feature aims to make this clearer as it allows users to see exactly what types of notifications they can still receive, even when a group is muted.
WhatsApp is currently working on these features to enhance user experience and will make them available in future updates. Till then, stay tuned with us.
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Samsung Galaxy users are excitedly waiting for the upcoming One UI 7 update after the release of One UI 6.1.1. There have been some leaks and rumors about its features and release date. Even though the Beta Program hasn’t started yet, Samsung is already updating its stock apps to get them ready for One UI 7 software.
You might be wondering why Samsung is bringing One UI 7 support to Galaxy apps ahead of its release. The reason behind it is very simple. The company is ensuring that these apps work smoothly with One UI 7 when it’s released.
By updating these apps ahead of time, Samsung aims to avoid issues like lagging or crashing to provide users with a better experience from the start. At the moment, Samsung has rolled out One UI 7 support to some Galaxy apps including Galaxy Store, Galaxy Themes, and Samsung Wonderland.
Overall, Samsung’s early updates to its apps are all about making them compatible with the new operating system. Users can expect a seamless transition when One UI 7 finally releases.
As we enter October 2024, many users are eagerly waiting for more news about the One UI 7 Beta. So far, Samsung hasn’t shared any official details, leaving everyone curious about what’s coming.
However, there’s a chance for good news soon. Samsung is going to host the Samsung Developer Conference 2024 (SDC24) on October 3, 2024. This event might include announcements related to One UI 7, like its features and when it will be available. Stay tuned for more information.
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