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Samsung Pay could become paid service to take on Apple Pay in Korea

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Earlier we have come to know that Apple to planning to release Apple Pay in South Korea. This will become a competitor to Samsung Pay, which doesn’t have any rival in the home country for years. Now to take on Apple Pay, it seems like Samsung could turn Samsung Pay into a paid service.

According to a recent information from Business Korea, the financial authorities say that Apple Pay fees of 0.1 percent to 0.15 percent can not only be charged to consumers and stores but also credit card companies.

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The report suggets that both Samsung and Apple are looking to impose payment fees on them. On the other side, many other payment services in the country, such as Naver Pay and Kakao Pay will also follow the suit as a new profit model.

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It is worth mentioning that Samsung has not said any word on the matter, so we can not clearly say if the company will actually make Samsung Pay a paid service on not. However, if this is true, the company should soon declare it.

Moreover, Samsung’s payment service is currently the largest digital card payment service in South Korea. It was originally introduced in August 2015 and is now a family of over 16 million customers. Whereas, its cumulative payment is 182 trillion won or more.

Samsung Pay supports both magnetic secure transmission and NFC for safe payment. It is offering a free service to customers since its launch. The only fee it charges is the service initiation.

Revealing the information, an industry source said, “Samsung Electronics has run the free service in order to increase and retain Galaxy smartphone users, but Apple Pay is changing the market and Samsung Electronics may consider charging.”

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WhatsApp Calling Screen gets a little makeover 

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WhatsApp is one of the most loved messaging applications that offers several features and functionalities, therefore, to offer user’s more precise experience, the Meta-based company is giving a little makeover to the app’s calling screen.

Yes, recent information suggests that WhatsApp is refining the interface of its calling screen for a better user experience. With this new enhancement, WhatsApp has replaced the back shortcut with a new minimize button, enhancing navigation during calls.

It also makes the feature more intuitive, as both the back button and the minimize button serve the same purpose of exiting the call screen. This modification addresses user concerns where tapping the back button was mistakenly perceived as ending the call.

However, by replacing the back shortcut with a more intuitive option, WhatsApp simplifies the user interaction process within the calling interface. In addition, WhatsApp also embeds top buttons within distinct shapes to contrast the calling screen’s background.

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Overall, by introducing the minimize button, WhatsApp diminishes confusion, providing users with a clear way to navigate away from the call screen without terminating the ongoing call. Consequently, the tweaked interface for the WhatsApp calling screen is currently available for some beta testers and will reach more users in the coming weeks.

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WhatsApp starts rolling out Favorite feature for Calls Tab 

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WhatsApp has been working on a new feature that lets users mark some contacts as favorites for an adequate and more precise experience. Therefore, after a long examination, WhatsApp has finally started rolling out the Favorite feature for the Calls Tab on Android.

The introduction of a dedicated section for favorites within the calls tab will help users save time and allow them to access the most important contacts and groups quickly. Notably, this feature aims to improve both convenience and accessibility.

Through this feature, users can initiate calls with a single tap, eliminating the need to search through their entire call log. This feature allows users to save valuable time, especially in urgent situations, and enhances user experience by providing personalized communication.

By offering the option to designate favorite contacts, WhatsApp also lets users personalize their calling interface, introducing a separate section for prioritizing their most significant contacts and groups within the calls tab.

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To be mentioned, users can access a new option to choose favorites from their contacts and groups list in the call section only, and after choosing favorites, they will be promptly visible within the calls tab, making it faster to place calls.

However, the favorite feature for the calls tab is currently only available to some beta testers who install the 2.24.7.18 version update of WhatsApp and it will reach more users in the coming weeks.

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Samsung’s Vision Core huge update improves lock screen wallpaper effects

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Samsung has pushed a new update for the Vision Core app with version 1.0.14.0, which reportedly improves lock screen effects. The update is available on the Galaxy Store with a huge package size of around 1GB.

Samsung Vision Core app enhances the lock screen by dynamically changing the wallpaper according to the current weather and time. The latest update brings improvements to lock screen effects and fixes previous bugs.

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While the official changelog only lists bug fixes, users have reported notable improvements to the visual effects of the lock screen. The update improves the overall performance of the lock screen.

The update is rolling out for Galaxy devices running Android 14-based One UI 6.1, which means only the Galaxy S24 series is eligible for this update. Users are advised to install the update to enhance the lock screen experience.

To install the update, you just need to open Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates. Also, you can download it directly from the third-party app source link mentioned here.

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