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Samsung updates Nearby device scanning app with new Matter Device Easy Pair popup feature [Expanding]

Samsung is expanding the Nearby Device Scanning 11.1.07.7 update to more Galaxy devices. You will have to download an 11.81 MB package to install the latest update, which fixes some issues to enhance the overall performance
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December 28, 2022
Samsung is releasing a new update for the Nearby Device Scanning app with version 11.1.08.7. The new update improves system stability and performance to enhance the experience.
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The new update is expanding the Matter Device Easy Pair popup feature to more Galaxy devices. Users will have to download a 7.08 MB software package to install the update.
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October 20, 2022
Samsung Nearby device scanning app is getting updated to version 11.1.07.7, which adds the Matter Device Easy Pair popup feature for the Galaxy device users.
After installing the new update, your Galaxy device will show you a popup notification when a compatible Matter Device detects in the surrounding for Easy Pair.
Nearby device scanning 11.1.07.7
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Established by Google, Matter is an open standard for smart home technology that allows your device to work with any Matter-certified ecosystem using a single protocol.
Previous Update
With the August update, the Nearby device scanning 11.1.06.6 app update added a new feature for SmartThings service as well as some bug fixes are included with this release as part of enhancing the stability.
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At the SDC22, Samsung announced a collaboration with Google and confirmed to bring admin access on SmartThings to support all Matter standard-based smart home devices seamlessly.
Similarly, the company is adding the new Easy Pair popup functionality in the Nearby device scanning app so you can easily get your Matter device connected with your Samsung device.
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Here’s how to fix the Samsung Gallery app crashing

Are you facing the problem of crashing while using Samsung Gallery on your Galaxy smartphone? If yes, then let us tell you that after installing the new update of the Gallery app which came in version 14.1.05.2, the app is crashing.
According to reports, users are noticing that the app crashes after playing videos in the Samsung Gallery app. In the Gallery app after the recent update to Android T OS, processing related to screen effects does not work properly, so the app may be forced to close after playing a video.
Samsung Accessibility offers a Remove Animation function to Galaxy devices, which prevents some screen effects. It is useful if you’re sensitive to animation or screen movements.
In the recent scenario, if you have enabled this function then your may face some issues while playing video in the Gallery app. So if you’re facing Samsung Gallery crashing then you can temporarily fix this by disabling the ‘Remove Animation’ option.
How to disable the Remove Animation function?
To disable the Remove Animation function, you just need to follow a few steps.
- Open the Settings app on your Galaxy smartphone.
- Scroll down and tap on Accessibility.
- Click on the Visibility Enhancements option.
- Scroll down and check if the Remove animation function is enabled
- Turn it off by tapping on toggle.
How to update the Samsung Gallery app?
You can easily update the Samsung Gallery app to the latest version, just need to follow a few steps. Firstly, open Galaxy Store >> Search the Gallery app >> Tap on it to open >> Now, press on the Update option if any new version is available.
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Google News app with new Material You widgets up for download

Earlier this month, Google announced the June 2023 Android Feature Drop. The Pixel phone and Pixel Watch will get those new features as part of the year’s second big software update this month. Meanwhile, the Google News app with new Material You widgets is available to download for all.
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Announced as part of the June Android Feature Drop, Google is rolling out updated widgets along with a new Google News app update to version 5.82. The new 2×2 Quick View widget shows you one particular news story with a “Full coverage” button.
On the other hand, the “List view” widget shows you the headlines as a list, with a “More news for you” button at the end to open the “For you” tab. When you resize, one widget flows into the other, so you don’t need to pull out any particular one, just change its occupied space.
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Samsung Good Lock Theme Park App Updates – v1.0.09.59

Samsung Theme Park is a module offered by Good Lock to create the most amazing theme and install it quickly and easily. It extracts the main color from the wallpaper and automatically creates themes based on the user’s style and color. The user can see the final appearance from the preview screen and can create their own theme that can express their personality.
In addition to this, this application provides plenty of features and new theme options to Galaxy smartphone users. You can check some of the highlighted features of the Samsung Galaxy theme below.
Prominently, if you want to experience the newest feature of this app, then keep updating it to the latest version through the Galaxy store.
Samsung Theme Park Updates
[June 08, 2023]
Samsung is releasing a new update for Good Lock Theme Park with version 1.0.9.59. The new update comes with a new option for Icons and Themes. Read more here…
[April 04, 2023]
Samsung Theme Park app is getting April 2023 update with version 1.0.09.55, which brings bug fixes, new features and more. Read more here…
[February 14, 2023]
Samsung has begun releasing the February 2023 update for the Good Lock module Theme Park. The new update removes the transparency limit for notification background color in the quick panel. Read more here…
[December 04, 2022]
Samsung Theme Park is grabbing December 2022 update, which fixes some user interface issues related to visibility and quick panel preview. Read more here…
[November 21, 2022]
Samsung is releasing a November 2022 update for the Good Lock module Theme Park with version 1.0.9.43. The new version updated the quick panel preview and fixes some issues related to theme colors.
The installation package size of the latest Theme Park update is 14.87MB. You can install the latest update via Galaxy Store.
October 25, 2022
Samsung Good Lock module Theme Park is receiving a new update via Galaxy Store. The new update of Theme Park can be identified via version 1.0.09.41. It weighs 14.27MB package.
Theme Park 1.0.09.41 update brings Android 13-based One UI 5 support and improves Quick Panel Brightness Bar Custom UI.
Main feature
- Creating a theme from a background image
- You can easily create a keyboard theme by selecting a basic color and style.
- You can customize keycaps and text colors to your own color or image
- Deciding whether to apply the theme for each app
- You can apply the theme for the quick panel separately from the main theme.
- You can also use the theme park on tablet devices
- Landscape mode is also supported on devices