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Samsung Internet Browser 20.0.1.2 update rolling out with stability improvement [Expanding]
Samsung is expanding the Internet Browser 20.0.1.2 update for more Galaxy devices. The new update improves the security, stability, and performance of the app. You can download the update via Galaxy Store or download it directly from third-party sources.
February 25, 2023
Internet Browser is a service offered by Samsung for web browsing available on all Galaxy devices. Now, the company is improving the Samsung Internet Browser app through a new update, which arrives with version 20.0.1.2.
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To keep it improved and running Samsung releases, monthly updates such as the recent Samsung Internet Browser 20.0.1.2 and it has internal improvements for the system.
Samsung Internet Browser’s latest update comes with stability enhancements as well as fixes some issues. Further, it also optimizes the user interface and app performance.
The installation package of the February 2023 update for the Internet Browser is 108.42MB. You are advised to download this update on your Galaxy smartphone to get the latest features and improve the system stability of your device.
You can download and install the latest update via Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates. Also, you can directly download the update from the third-party link source mentioned here.
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It may take time to reach your Galaxy device as the update is rolling out initially. It is worth noting that the new update is compatible with Galaxy devices running from Android 13-based One UI 5.0 / One UI 5.1 to Android 7.0 OS.
Previously, Samsung Internet Browser received a bundle of new features for Galaxy devices to enhance overall performance. The update brought support for Bookmarks folder search and tab group search as well as deleting history with a designated period.
Your Samsung phone will soon update Gemini AI to enable calls and texts without unlocking the lock screen. Google is continuously working to evolve Gemini with new features and improvements, making it a one-stop assistant solution.
Samsung phones have three choices for digital assistant on mobile: Bixby, Google Assistant, and Gemini. Bixby is crafted by Samsung, while the other two options are from Google, and you can use only one of those at a time.
Gemini has taken over Google Assistant, thanks to its AI and Generative AI capabilities. Now with the lock screen functioning support, Gemini AI allows Android and Samsung phone users to make calls and send texts without unlocking.
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Google app’s upcoming 15.48 update will deploy the feature on compatible devices. The app’s build is currently in the Beta testing stage. Gemini already supports calls and texts, but the update aims to ditch the requirement of unlocking the phone.
How to enable:
- Open Gemini and go to the app’s Settings section
- Now, access the Gemini on lock screen page
- Next, enter the Outgoing calls and messages section
- Enable the Make calls and send message without unlocking toggle
- NOTE: Only works on Google app v15.48.
9to5Google discovered that Gemini would take more time to get the same functionality as Gmail. While phone calls and text messages are enabled on the lock screen, Gmail still requires the phone to be unlocked by the user.
WhatsApp has released a new update with version 2.24.25.8, which brings a redesigned interface for managing chat lists. This update is available through the Google Play Beta Program for Android users.
The new update improves how users manage chat filters. Filters like “Favorites” and “Unread” now appear more clearly at the top of the screen to make them easy to find.
There’s also a new shortcut to create custom filters. Below these, users will see a redesigned button that makes it simple to create a new list. Additionally, WhatsApp now allows users to restore any deleted filters with a single tap, thanks to a new button next to them.
Currently, WhatsApp stable version app users can delete filters like “Groups” or “Unread” by long-pressing on them. The new design aims to make the chat management process smoother by offering a cleaner and more intuitive layout.
This update is currently available to limited beta testers. However, WhatsApp plans to roll out the redesigned interface to more users in the coming days with the stable update. So, if you’re not seeing the new design yet, it could be available on your WhatsApp soon.
Samsung users have long been familiar with the customization options available on their devices through Good Lock and other features. Now, Samsung is going to enhance Good Lock’s folder icon arrangement feature with the One UI 7 update.
Recently, an issue has surfaced regarding the resetting of folder icon arrangements when turning the Home Up feature off and on. This problem has raised concerns among users who like to organize their apps in a specific way.
A user recently reported this issue, stating that the folder icon arrangement would often reset when toggling the Home Up feature within the Good Lock app. The user expressed frustration as this led to the loss of their customized folder organization.
The Samsung community moderator addressed the issue and confirmed that the issue of folder icon arrangement resets is indeed recognized. The company assured users that an improvement is on the way. Specifically, this issue is expected to be resolved through the One UI 7.0 software update.
Samsung is actively working on the One UI 7 update, and the new One UI version will improve the folder icon arrangement reset feature of Good Lock.
The moderator also mentioned that if users are facing other issues besides the folder icon reset, they can help by sending a video or logs showing the problem. To do this, users should go to the Samsung Members app, tap the Get Help option, and choose the Send Error option after the issue occurs.
Aside from this, Samsung is going to One UI 7 Beta update soon for the Galaxy S24 series. This beta update will let Galaxy users enjoy new features ahead of an official release.