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Samsung Galaxy S22 June 2023 One UI update begins rolling out
Samsung started rolling out the June 2023 security patch with the Galaxy Z Fold 4 smartphone and then expanded it to a few more Galaxy smartphones including Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy A52s. Right now, another Samsung flagship series – Galaxy S22 has started receiving the June 2023 update.
June 2023 update for Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra come with One UI build versions S901BXXU5CWEA, S906BXXU5CWEA, and S908BXXU5CWEA respectively.
The fresh update improves several functions of the device to provide a seamless experience. The latest security patch fixes over 50 vulnerabilities and exposures found in Galaxy devices.
In addition, several apps including Samsung PENUP, Internet, SmartThings, Members, Calculator, and Voice Recorder may be updated to the latest version after the software update.
The Korean tech giant is currently rolling out this update for the Galaxy S22 series in Europe and will expand it to more markets soon. It is an initial rollout so it may take time to reach your Galaxy S22 smartphone.
The installation package size of the latest update is above 333.62 megabytes, you can download and install it to get a smoother usability experience.
If you don’t know, then you can manually check and install the latest update by visiting Settings on your Galaxy smartphone, then clicking on the Download and install option following the Software Update section.
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.
