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Google updating Chrome with revamp Material You address bar
Google began testing Omnibox Modernize Visual update in September 2022 to reconstruct core parts of the browser. Now, the company is rolling out a redesign Material You address bar for Google Chrome for Android, bringing more dynamic colors.
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When the user clicks on the address bar, it will no longer appear as a small pill-shaped container as it is now supported by Material You. Now the new shape is larger and more rectangular, in keeping with the Google Material You theme.
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In addition to this, search results, websites and suggestions no longer appear as text on a light/dark background, but each web result or suggestion is now placed in its own separate card in Google Chrome.
Notably, the background of the card is slightly brighter than the rest of the screen to enhance search results. Compared to before, the new address bar design helps the page look less cluttered without having too much impact on how the Dynamic Color page is displayed.
As per the report 9to5Google, the Google Chrome Material You address bar reminds us of the integrated Pixel Launcher search. However, this time the design will also appear on Samsung Galaxy or other Android phones.
For now, Google Chrome’s Material You address bar redesign feature is currently being tested through the beta channel and the stable version is running in Chrome 109. This is a server-side update so it does not require any manual process. These changes will be reflected in Google Chrome once the feature goes live in user areas.
Samsung has released a new update for its Weather Widget app with version 1.6.70.32. The update fixes some issues and enhances the functions of the widget to provide a better experience.
The update fixes an issue where the widget would not update the weather information automatically. In addition, it improves the accuracy and reliability of the weather data. However, there’s no new feature or change noted.
The Weather Widget app is a convenient and useful tool that allows users to access the current weather conditions and forecasts for their location and other places. The app also provides weather alerts, air quality information, and sunrise and sunset times.
Samsung Weather Widget 1.6.70.32 update is rolling out gradually to Samsung devices that support the Weather Widget app. Users can check for the update by going to the Galaxy Store app and tapping on the Updates tab. Alternatively, they can also download the latest version of the app from the third-party source link mentioned here.
YouTube is ending its cheaper “Premium Lite” plan that offered ad-free viewing for €6.99 per month. The plan was only available in some European countries including Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden since mid-2021. This plan will be discontinued after 25 October 2023.
The “Premium Lite” plan did not include YouTube Music, offline downloads, or background playback, unlike the regular YouTube Premium plan. YouTube says the company is working on different versions of Premium Lite based on user feedback.
YouTube Premium recently increased its prices for individual plans to $13.99/month while family plans cost $22.99/month. YouTube has also been trying to block ad blockers on its platform.
Many users want a more affordable option to watch YouTube videos without ads. YouTube Premium Lite seemed to be a good solution, but it was not widely available. It is unclear if YouTube will launch a similar plan in the future.
Samsung has released a new update for its Clock app, which brings bug fixes and improvements to the app. The update has the version number 12.2.12.7 and is 27.87 MB in size. The update is currently rolling out for Galaxy devices running Android 13-based One UI 5 /5.1 /5.1.1.
The fresh update of the Samsung Clock app improves the performance and stability of the Clock app as well as fixes some bugs and issues. Although, the changelog of this update does not include any new feature or change.
Samsung Clock app is one of the most popular and useful apps on Galaxy devices, as it provides various functions such as alarm, stopwatch, timer, world clock, and bedtime mode. The app also supports dark mode, edge lighting, and Bixby voice commands. The new update makes the app even more versatile and user-friendly and enhances the user experience.
The update is available for download from the Google Play Store or the Samsung Galaxy Store. The update is expected to reach all Android 13 devices in the coming days. Also, users can get it through the third-party source link mentioned here.
