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Google Messages gets new icon and features, coming to Phone and Contacts soon
On October 20, Google announced that it’s updating the Messages app icon over the coming weeks with a fresh new look and plenty of features. Google Contacts and Google Phone apps will also have a similar treatment in the near future to better reflect today’s modern experiences.
Let’s explore new Google Messages icon:
As any conversation is incomplete without a second side, a similar thing reflects in the design of the new Google Messages icon with overlapping messaging bubbles coming together as one. The fresh new look can be seen in the motion image showing bubbles turning into the new Messages icon.
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The new icon of the Google Messages app is now live for some, while, Google said that the Phone and Contacts apps will also be updated with the same look and feel as per their purpose. Each is designed to adapt to Material You themes, so they can always match your personal style.
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New Google Messages features:
Apart from new icons, Google is also bringing a set of new features to the Messages app, which you can check below.
- Ability to respond to an individual message in a conversation when RCS is enabled
- New feature will allow you to react to SMS texts from iPhone users with emoji
- Voice Message Transcription – Available now on Galaxy S22 and Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Reminders are now included directly in Messages
- You can now watch YouTube videos within Messages
- Messages will now intelligently suggest you “star” messages that contain texts like addresses, door codes, and phone numbers
- If someone sends you texts like “Can you talk now?” Messages will suggest a Meet call by showing an icon right next to the message
- Experimental: New feature under testing in some countries that lets you chat with businesses you found on Search and Maps directly through Messages
- Seamless connectivity across your favorite devices such as your phone to Chromebook to your smartwatch
- Google is partnering with leading Airlines to offer messaging on flights too.
Voice Message Transcription
Google Messages got an intelligent new feature called Voice Message Transcription that auto-transcribes the message so you can access it with ease. If you receive an audio message, the feature will turn it into transcripts to let you “view” the audio like you would a traditional text message.
Samsung has confirmed that it will fix an issue with the Home Up Finder feature through a new software update. Some Galaxy users have been facing an issue where the Finder’s layout does not appear correctly on their screens.
According to the information, the Finder sometimes overlaps with the battery, network, sound, and clock icons at the top of the screen. This overlap can hide the search field or make it difficult to use.
Users have reported that this issue makes it hard to search for apps or use the Finder effectively. Samsung has recognized this issue and is working on a solution. The community moderator has announced that the company will release a software update to fix the layout of the Finder feature of the Home Up.
Moreover, Samsung has also apologized for the inconvenience the Home Up Finder issue may have caused and ensures users that the company will fix it. Users should keep their devices updated by checking for new software updates regularly.
Previously, the company added the long-awaited ‘Access Finder’ feature that makes it easier for users to find and open apps quickly. In addition, users now have a new ‘App Icon Setting’ for the customization of app icons.
Several Galaxy users are facing the issue after using the Finder feature of the Home Up Good Lock module. Fortunately, the company has confirmed to solve it with the upcoming software update.
However, Samsung has not provided a specific timeline for when this issue will be resolved. Users will need to wait for future software updates and official announcements from Samsung regarding the Finder bug.
WhatsApp is planning to bring a new feature to reshare status updates easily, just like Instagram. The latest beta update of WhatsApp for Android arrives with version 2.24.16.4, which simplifies the way how users share status updates where they’ve been mentioned.
The fresh beta update reveals that WhatsApp is working on a new feature for direct resharing. This feature removes the need for users to take screenshots or ask for the post to be sent privately as it makes it much simpler to share interesting updates on their status.
You can find the reshare button at the bottom of the screen on the WhatsApp status interface. This option appears specifically on status updates where someone has mentioned you. In other cases, you will see the option to reply to the status instead.
By adding a new reshare button to the mentioned post, WhatsApp aims to enhance user convenience and connectivity. However, you can still manage your status privacy settings.
Previously, WhatsApp introduced the option to mention specific contacts in status updates to allow direct notifications to be sent to them. Now, WhatsApp is working on allowing users to reshare the mentioned status updates directly.
Notably, the new features are currently under development and the company will soon make it available for users. This feature is much like what users are already familiar with on platforms like Instagram. Stay tuned with us to know more information.
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Samsung has rolled out a new update for its Theme Park Good Lock module, bringing several enhancements and fixes to enhance your device customization experience. The new update is available on the Galaxy Store with version 1.1.0.18.
Users of eligible Galaxy devices can now modify wallpapers without needing to initialize the entire theme. This change allows for quicker and more convenient customization.
In addition, the update includes fixes for errors related to keyboard keycaps. This ensures a smoother typing experience without errors that may have been present before. Previously, a feature of the Theme Park Good Lock module that allowed image customization of folders and keycaps was no longer supported. But now, users can enjoy the enhanced keycap functions.
After installing this update, users will no longer encounter blank pages when browsing for wallpapers. This update ensures all wallpaper options are displayed correctly by improving the selection process.
Furthermore, the update also brings general improvements to enhance the stability and performance of the Samsung Theme Park app. It fixes various issues to ensure the app runs smoothly and reliably.
To enjoy enhanced features, users can update Samsung Theme Park through the Galaxy Store >> Menu Option >> Updates or by checking for updates in the Good Lock app. Keeping the module up to date ensures access to the latest features and fixes.
Previously, Samsung brought Android 14-based One UI 6.1.1 support to the Theme Park app along with new and enhanced features. Now, the fresh update makes customization easier and more reliable for Samsung device users.
One UI 6.1.1 support now available for Samsung Theme Park app