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[Preview] WhatsApp rolling out enhanced calling panel design

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WhatsApp Beta for Android 2.23.17.16 version starts rolling out today. With the latest update, WhatsApp is bringing an enhanced calling interface to offer a better user experience. The company has seeded an enhanced design to select Beta testers, while you can look at its preview.

With the enhanced calling interface, WhatsApp added call type (voice/video) info to the bottom modal view, as well as highlighted end-to-end encryption. And notably, the enhanced section now offers a new button, which lets users easily add one or more contacts to the current call.

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The changes regarding the new calling interface save time and, more importantly, highlight the option to add new people to the ongoing call, even if it was initiated with just one contact. In fact, many people interrupted the currently active call and initiated a new one with additional contacts.

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WhatsApp unveils new limit of 20 lists for better chat organization

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WhatsApp regularly tests new features through beta updates. Call links and new shortcuts for contacts and group chats are currently under testing. Now, WhatsApp has introduced a new feature that adds a limit on the number of contacts and group chat lists you can create.

The fresh update of WhatsApp arrives with a useful feature, which helps users better organize their contacts and group chats. The update reveals that WhatsApp is working on a new limit on the number of lists users can create.

Users will now be able to make up to 20 lists for organizing contacts and groups. It encourages you to think carefully about which contacts and groups you want to include in your lists.

WhatsApp chat lists limit

In addition, WhatsApp is adding a shortcut that lets you quickly add contacts and groups to your lists. This shortcut will be situated at the top of your chats.

At the moment, WhatsApp users can create an unlimited number of lists, which sometimes makes the app confusing. To make it more organized and reduce the app clutter, the new limit is under development.

The new limit feature of the list is currently developing with WhatsApp beta update version 2.24.21.37 and will be rolled out in future updates. Stay tuned for more information as WhatsApp continues to enhance its features for a better user experience.

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Samsung’s fix for NotiStar duplicate notification issue is coming!

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Samsung users have been facing a frustrating issue with the NotiStar app on their Galaxy phones. Many users have reported that they receive duplicate notifications for messages regularly. This issue occurs with messaging apps and regular text messages.

Instead of one notification, users are getting two for every single message. For example, if a friend sends a message, the user receives its notification twice. It means that users are observing the same notification being displayed twice.

Samsung has acknowledged the duplicate notification issue of NotiStar. In addition, a community moderator has reassured users that the team is actively investigating the issue. He mentioned that Samsung will improve this phenomenon in an upcoming app update to fix the duplicate notification issue.

Samsung duplicate notification issue

Users can expect an update soon, which should help remove duplicate notifications and improve how the app works. Samsung is actively working on a solution, and the promise of an update is encouraging for many. For now, Galaxy users can keep an eye out for the upcoming NotiStar app update.

Aside from this, Galaxy users also reported unexpected vibrations and notifications from their Galaxy phones after updating the Samsung Wallet Digital Key app. However, Samsung has fixed this issue with a fresh update for the Wallet Digital Key app.

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One UI 7 support now available for Samsung Home Up with v16.0

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Samsung has released a new update for the Home Up module in its Good Lock app, which brings One UI 7 support. This new update arrives with version 16.0.00.1 for Galaxy devices.

The fresh update adds support for One UI 7 based on Android 15. This means that when One UI 7 is released, the Home Up app will work smoothly with it. While there isn’t a changelog available, the update notes reveal that Samsung is making sure the Home Up app works well with One UI 7.

Along with this new feature, the update also includes some minor fixes to improve performance and address issues from earlier versions.

With this update, the version has changed from 15.0 to 16.0. This change shows that Samsung is keeping the app up to date and compatible with the next One UI software, One UI 7.

Samsung Home Up One UI 7 support

The Home Up app is an amazing tool for customizing your home screen as it offers several options. It allows users to change the look and feel of their devices, which makes it easy to personalize how your phone or tablet appears and works.

As users look forward to One UI 7, this update ensures that they will have a reliable tool for customizing their home screens when the new software arrives.

To install the update, simply open the Good Lock app on your device. From there, look for the Home Up module and follow the prompts to download and install the latest version. Once the update is installed, you’ll be able to enjoy enhanced features.

Also, you can download the Samsung Home Up 16.0.00.1 update directly from the third-party app link mentioned here.

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