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Google Messages packs encrypted RCS group chats for all
Google Messages starts rolling out end-to-end encrypted RCS group chats to all users. The company has been working on this security and privacy-centric feature over the last year, which first became available in RCS-enabled one-on-one conversations.
According to the info, Google Messages build 20230329_00_RC01.phone_dynamic brings the end-to-end encrypted RCS group chat feature to the stable channel. This level of security is not decodable by a third party, even if data packets are intercepted in transit between the sender and receiver.
Encrypted RCS group chats
To make RCS-enabled group chats end-to-end encrypted, you just need to download and install the latest update of the Google Messages app from the Play Store. If you may have not got it on Play Store, don’t panic, the rollout usually happens phase-wise and the release will appear on your device shortly.
Next month, Google will hold its annual developer conference – Google I/O 2023, where it could highlight the rollout of encrypted RCS group chat ability to the Messages app. Since it’s a widely used application on Android, a large number of users will have secure conversations.
For Google Messages users, E2EE for group chats brings the app a smidge closer to security feature parity with instant messaging apps like Signal and WhatsApp.
Google Messages appears to be rolling out end-to-end encryption support for group RCS chats for users on the latest stable release (https://t.co/ppIrKgqFRp_20230329_00_RC01.phone_dynamic).
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Messages on Samsung Galaxy
Galaxy smartphones bring two pre-installed messaging apps – Android’s Google Messages and One UI’s Samsung Messages. If you prefer using the Messages by Google app for messaging, encrypted RCS group chat is going to be a big deal for you.
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Samsung has updated its Keys Cafe Good Lock module app to version 1.6.1.10, which enhances its compatibility with the latest One UI 6.1. This update refines the user interface and provides a seamless experience across its devices.
The main highlight of this update is the theme optimization for One UI 6.1, which ensures that the visual elements of the Samsung Keys Cafe app blend smoothly with the overall theme of the user interface.
In addition, the update brings a series of bug fixes to improve the app’s stability and performance. Among the improvements, users will notice the solution of app interruptions, which previously restricted the app’s operation. It also corrects errors that occurred while selecting images for personal stickers and fixes issues on the key effect screen.
The typing practice start screen error, the progress bar error which reflects the key size in keyboard editing, and the empty key label issue have been addressed with this update.
Furthermore, the update also fixes input problems with the Chinese keyboard in the custom keyboard save menu and resolves issues that occurred when the device was rotated in the keyboard creation dialog.
If your device is eligible, you can download and install the latest update through Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates.
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Samsung Theme Park 1.1.00.8 update released: New Functional method, features removal, and more
As promised, Samsung has released a new update for its Theme Park Good Lock Module with version 1.1.00.8. This update is rolling out to Android 14 Galaxy devices and brings new enhancements to provide a better experience.
The fresh update of the Samsung Theme Park app brings a major change to the theme application process, moving from the previous ‘APK installation method’ to a more unified ‘theme application method’ (Color Palette).
This new method is not just a name change but represents an advancement in efficiency and user experience. It promises a faster theme creation and application process, allowing users to apply their desired themes faster. Additionally, the update introduces the ability to edit and overwrite existing themes.
With this update, icons for newly installed applications will automatically align with the current icon theme to provide a consistent visual experience.
However, due to these changes, some functions have been discontinued. These include the ‘App’s theme settings’ and ‘Color palette change’ options within Theme Park. The ‘Keycap Style’ under the Keyboard settings and the ‘Folder Shape Change’ feature of the Home Screen are no longer available.
Samsung advises users to ensure that QuickStar and Keys Cafe are updated to the latest versions to maintain compatibility with Theme Park. Users will have to download a 24.6 MB package to install the Samsung Theme Park 1.1.00.8 update.
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Samsung Music app is getting a new update for One UI devices, which arrives with version 16.2.36.2. The new update enhances functionality and resolves issues for an amazing music-listening experience.
The fresh update improves Samsung Music’s performance by fixing issues encountered in the previous version. In addition, it enhances some functions to provide a better Galaxy experience. However, it does not contain any new features or changes.
Samsung Music app is a dedicated app for Galaxy devices. It offers robust music playback capabilities and an easy-to-use interface. It supports various audio formats such as MP3, AAC, and FLAC, although the availability of these formats may depend on the specific device used.
The new update for the Samsung Music app is available on the Galaxy Store with an installation package size of 37.77 MB. Users can download and install the update through Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates. Also, they can download it directly from the third-party app source link mentioned here.
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