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Meet new Samsung Good Lock with Make up, Life up and more!
Samsung starts rolling out 2022’s biggest update to the Good Lock app, bringing radical changes in the functionality, design and user interface. The latest update comes with build version 2.2.4.36 (initially released on September 5) and weighs a hefty 10.93 MB.
The latest Good Lock update changelog reveals that the app got divided into two categories including Make Up and Life up. The Make up section includes user interface customization apps namely: LockStar, ClockFace, Keys Cafes, etc.
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Life up, on the other hand, embeds all Good Lock plugins that help users use Galaxy more conveniently and easily. Good Lock’s new Life up section includes modules like One Hand Operation +, MultiStar, Routines +, etc. In addition, there are additional new features and many structural changes.
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Here we go, the new avatar of Good Lock
First of all, we should thank Samsung for bringing an identity to the Good Lock suite itself. Altering the boring text in the header, Good Lock now got a graphical logo that looks cool and defines the functionality in a way better manner compared to the previous. And the main hamburger icon has options like review, info of devs and contact.
The second change is also noticeable as the Good Lock’s sections got renamed to Make up and Life up, as so far, the Good Lock’s categories had unfamiliar names; Unit and Family. The Make up section has customization apps, while Life up now embeds functional customization plugins.
While the upper section and tabs are now revamped, Samsung didn’t skip the inside tabs. The app and plugin icons are now relocated to the Left side of the tab, from mid-area. The title of the app and plugin shifted to the middle alongside a brief description and a button entitled “More” at the right corner, which expands further settings.
Make up x Good Lock
The first tab is named Make up and lists 9 One UI customization apps including Theme Park, Pentastic, Wonderland, LockStar, KeysCafe, NavStar, HomeUp, ClockFace, and QuickStar. Using these apps, you can customize the One UI in different ways that match your creativity.
Life up x Good Lock
Plugins are listed in the Life up section letting you adjust a handful of system functionalities that are prevented by Google or Samsung, helping users enable some hidden features. This tap packs 7 apps including NiceShot, NotiStar, NicaCatch, One Hand Operation +, Routines +, MultiStar and SoundAssistant.
Bring apps & plugins on homescreen
For all the Make up and Life up tab apps and plugins, there is a new button called “More,” which lets users go to the app page on Galaxy Store, Uninstall from the phone, Add to homescreen and About (to get more information). Using the Add to homescreen feature, we can easily create a shortcut of any Good Lock plugin on the homescreen.
The update rollout is happening gradually through Galaxy Store, go snag it!
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The 2024 Korea Advertising Awards honored Samsung for its Galaxy Watch Ultra campaign. The company today announced that it has won the Grand Prize in the ‘Social Communication’ category for the “‘GO ULTRA Challenge.”
The Korea Advertising Association, which organized the 2024 Korea Advertising Awards praised the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra campaign for effectively conveying features and brand philosophy through authentic stories.
In addition, the Korea Advertising Association also highlighted how Samsung’s Watch Ultra campaign fostered brand affinity among the younger generation and inspired Galaxy users to feel touched and proud.
GO ULTRA Challenge tells the story of CJ Park:
A cyclist and YouTuber who lost one of his legs in an accident, but challenges himself to push his limits. The protagonist completes a 294km ride in about 14 hours with the Galaxy Watch Ultra, delivering an inspiring and emotional experience.
Jang So-yeon, Vice President of Samsung Electronics’ Korea Marketing Team, said, “We are very happy and honored to receive the Korea Advertising Award for campaigns that communicated the authenticity and values of the Galaxy brand. Moving forward, we will continue to create campaigns that resonate with consumers and strengthen our bond with them.”
Voices of Galaxy
Apart from this, the Korean tech giant has also scored a Bronze in the “Online Video” category with the “Voices of Galaxy” campaign for the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6.
The ‘Voices of Galaxy’ campaign showcased the diverse stories of celebrities such as Park Eun-bin and Pani Bottle, as well as regular users, through digital videos and photo shoots.
Samsung letting you save up to $190 on Galaxy Buds3 Pro for Cyber Monday. Continuing the Black Friday frenzy, the company is still offering huge benefits on Galaxy AI products.
Galaxy Buds3 Pro is the best Samsung TWS earbuds available on Cyber Monday sale. The deal lets you save up to $190+; up to $100 trade-in credit and $60 off.
Not that all but the company will also give you a free Clip Case with Carabiner. Offer Programs unlock more benefits if you are a student, teacher, govt employee, Samsung employee, or military officer.
The Galaxy Buds3 Pro is available in two striking colors: White and Silver. The product was listed with a price tag of $279, but currently available for $188.
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The Galaxy Buds feature a 53mAh battery in the earbud, while the case has a 515mAh battery. While ANC is off, you will get up to 30 hours of playtime, while ANC reduces it to 26 hours, which isn’t a bad deal anyway.
The Buds 3 Pro has a 2-way Woofer and Tweeter for immersive audio. The product also features 3 high-SNR microphones to catch the voice during calls. IP57 rating ensures protection against water and sweat aimed at life longevity.
Activate Noise Cancellation is here to elevate your listening experience. When enabled, the intelligent ANC feature significantly reduces noise from surroundings so it won’t degrade your listening experience.
Samsung may ink a deal with TSMC to produce Exynos SoC for Galaxy phones. As the Foundry Division facing a crisis, System LSI may fabricate Exynos using TSMC’s process. This way, Samsung will be able to ensure Exynos’ return.
According to Dealsite (via Jukanlosreve), Samsung could make Exynos SoC at TSMC. It remains to be seen which iteration of application processor the Taiwanese chip maker will produce for Samsung Galaxy phones.
TSMC’s 3nm process is a big hit. The company has major clients like Apple, MediaTek and Qualcomm. In the past, Samsung produced Snapdragon chips, but the flaws in Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 hurt it the most.
Currently, the situation is; that Samsung Foundry is unable to produce in-house Exynos chips. We’ve heard rumors of Samsung’s dream chip, which has now become a real dream. System LSI could collaborate with TSMC for contract production.
Dealsite report says:
So, I think there was a hope for about a year that they would really catch up with TSMC. But then their market share dropped sharply again, and recently, it barely exceeded 10%, and even internally, there were talks about “We’re going to make Exynos (Samsung’s mobile application processor) at TSMC.”
Samsung’s System LSI arm designs Exynos processors. The division naturally orders Samsung Foundry to proceed with mass production. The yield rate is not in Samsung’s favor, leading it to forget about production on a large scale.
The existence and growth of Exynos is necessary for Samsung. If there’s no alternative, the company will lose its negotiation power with suppliers. Hence, producing Exynos at TSMC isn’t a bad idea if it benefits the company and consumers.
Notably, Exynos 2500 has reportedly entered mass production, aiming to power the Galaxy Z Flip 7 next year. The Galaxy S25 series could exclusively use the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip – manufactured by TSMC at 3nm process technology.