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3 Rich One UI features that available in Samsung’s affordable Galaxy phone
Samsung’s Galaxy A24 smartphone not only brings flagship-like 4 OS + 5 years of security update support but is also equipped with rich One UI features. Of course, the A24 is relatively affordable but it impressively brings famous One UI features that you may have seen on flagship phones.
Rich One UI software features such as Samsung Wallet, Modes & Routines, and Quick Share are innovations that the South Korean tech giant crafted to make your day smoother because Samsung knows you! Let’s see how it makes a difference in your day to day.
3 Rich One UI features that available in Samsung’s affordable Galaxy phone:
- Samsung Wallet
- Modes and Routines
- Quick Share
Samsung Wallet
You may not carry a wallet or cards a mile long anymore. Using the Samsung Wallet, whenever you make a purchase, just tap your smartphone on the payment terminal and you’re done. Add your loyalty cards, health pass, and flight passes in the app, plus your passwords too.
The Samsung Wallet not only offers a way to make secure payments but is designed to help you organize your digital life, all combined in one easy-to-use app. With a swipe and a swish and a tap, we have come a long way from the abacus to Samsung Wallet.
Modes and Routines
Some of the Modes available on the Galaxy A24 are already preset, such as Driving, Sleeping, Exercising, and so on, but you can create any kind of Mode or Routine from scratch with a little bit of imagination.
It’s really all about personalizing it to suit your habits and, well, routines! Have fun exploring new ways to match your phone settings, style, layout, and actions to whatever is happening in your life at that exact moment and place.
Quick Share
After every family gathering, it’s time to swap the photos and videos you’ve taken of each other. You can Quick Share those memories from your Galaxy A24 with any nearby Galaxy devices, or even to other non-Galaxy devices.
You can also Quick Share stuff with your friends like restaurant or ride-sharing receipts to split the bill. Or you can Quick Share work files with colleagues while you’re away from the keyboard.
Besides, you can Quick Share almost any kind of files, whether multimedia, like audio, videos, images, or documents. It transfers fast and doesn’t require connecting to Wi-Fi Router or the internet. Super convenient!
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Your Samsung Galaxy could get Gemini AI button on lock screen!
Google is putting much effort into Gemini Assistant. The company has already replaced Google Assistant with Gemini. Now, Google apparently working to slap a Gemini AI button right on your Samsung Galaxy phone’s lock screen.
AndroidAuthority discovered Google’s experiment to bring the Gemini AI button to Samsung Galaxy’s lock screen. It’s going to be an Android feature, which Samsung won’t miss out on bringing to Galaxy smartphones.
Android lets you trigger Gemini in many ways. You can swipe up from the home screen’s bottom, press and hold the home button, or hold the power key. A dedicated AI button on the lock screen would make things a lot easier for consumers.
The QPR1 Beta 2 of Android 15 has a flag, which could unlock the AI button on the lock screen. Mishaal managed to enable the button on the Pixel smartphone, placed right below the fingerprint sensing area on the lock screen.
Although the button appeared on the lock screen, it doesn’t function at all. It’s a pill-shaped toggle, which is slightly larger than the two lock screen shortcuts. The button also has the AI sparkle icon in the middle, which looks classy.
Android 15 is about to begin rolling out on Pixel smartphones. Google is also running the QPR Beta Program on various Pixel models. The Gemini AI button could be a part of the company’s preparations for the Android 16 operating system.
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Multimodal Gemini Nano arrives on flagship MediaTek Dimensity chips
MediaTek Dimensity 9400 will be equipped with Multimodal Gemini Nano capabilities. MediaTek today confirmed its collaboration with Google. Future flagship chipsets, starting with the Dimensity 9400 will feature Gemini Nano with multimodality.
According to MediaTek, Dimensity SoCs are now optimized to support Gemini Nano with new multimodal capabilities. The upcoming chip will debut Gemini Nano integration, with existing models that could also add support in the future.
MediaTek revealed that the Dimensity 9400 features a new 8th-gen NPU with hardware acceleration for text, image, and speech. The Taiwanese chip designer is expanding its footsteps eyeing significant growth amid the AI boom.
Samsung’s recently launched Galaxy Tab S10 series supports GenAI capabilities. It means the Dimensity 9300+ processor could also gain multimodal Gemini Nano integration. We are hearing that the S25 could also use Dimensity 9400.
MediaTek’s partnership with Google highlights a shared vision for bringing Generative AI experiences across the Android ecosystem, and is a big step forward in the advancement of complex AI models running on-device.
Multimodal Gemini Nano will ensure users can take images and receive detailed descriptions of what’s been captured. MediaTek previously announced support for Google’s LLM, optimized for on-device AI processing.
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Samsung announces end of software updates for Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G
Samsung recently updated its software support plan for October 2024, and it has noted that the Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G will no longer receive any updates. This popular foldable smartphone has been removed from the list of eligible devices for One UI updates and security patches because it has completed its update cycle.
The Galaxy Z Fold 2 was launched in 2020, initially coming with Android 10. It has since received updates, including the Android 13 update with One UI 5.1.1. After that, it is not eligible for any more major Android OS updates. Now, Samsung has also ended its software support, which means it will not receive any new security updates.
Even though the Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G will not receive further updates from Samsung, it is still a secure and functional device for everyday use. The phone operates on Android 13, which supports all major apps, including those for banking, so users can continue to perform their daily tasks without issues.
Additionally, Google Play continues to provide system updates to ensure that the phone’s key features remain up to date.
For those considering an upgrade, Samsung offers new foldable smartphones, including the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Galaxy Z Flip 5. These newer models come with improved features and will receive software updates for a longer period.
However, if your Galaxy Z Fold 2 is still working well for you, there’s no need to replace it. The device can still serve your needs effectively, even without the latest updates.
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