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Samsung improves One UI Home app (System Launcher) performance via February 2023 update
Samsung has started the month on a great note with the Galaxy S23 series and One UI 5.1. Now, the company is rolling out the February 2023 update for the Samsung One UI home app or System Launcher.
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The latest update of One UI Home can be identified via build version 14.1.01.7 and an installation package size of 20.03 MB. The update is available on Galaxy Store, you can install the update to boost your device performance.
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According to the release note, the February 2023 update for the Samsung One UI Home app does not bring any new features or changes but you will surely get a better experience after installing the latest update.
It is a gradual rollout so it may take hours/weeks to reach all eligible devices. You can manually check and install the update via Galaxy Store >> tap on the Menu option >> click on Updates or download it directly from the link mentioned here.
To be mentioned, the update is compatible with Galaxy devices running from Android 13 based on One UI 5.1 / One UI 5.0 to the Android 9 Pie operating system. If your Galaxy device is eligible, you can download the latest update.
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.
