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Samsung One UI 6.1 Gallery app gets enhanced with a new update
Samsung Gallery is an app that lets you view, edit, and manage your photos and videos on your Galaxy phone. It has many features to help you organize, share, and have fun with your media files. Samsung keeps updating the app to make it better and faster. At the moment, the Samsung Gallery app is getting a new update with version 15.1.03.4.
This update fixes some bugs and improves the app’s performance. It does not add any new features or changes. You can get this update if you have a Galaxy device with One UI 6.1. It means the update is only available on the Galaxy S24 series.
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The installation package size of this update is 37.8MB. You have two ways to download it. You can either go to the Galaxy Store and check for updates in the menu option or you can download the APK file from the link mentioned here.
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Matter 1.4 to make SmartThings even smarter with Wi-Fi router support
Last month, Samsung SmartThings introduced several new features, including Home Insights, Daily Routines, Quick Remote, and Automatic Hub Backup. Now, a new report suggests that SmartThings might soon support Wi-Fi routers with the upcoming release of Matter 1.4.
Matter has been part of SmartThings for a few years, and the upcoming 1.4 version is expected to arrive next year with some exciting new features.
Matter 1.4
Matter 1.4 details have been arrived today. It highlights the “Enhanced Multi-Admin” feature, which makes it easier to control Matter-enabled devices across different smart home ecosystems at the same time.
It shows that you could use a Matter device with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, and SmartThings all together without any hassle.
Moreover, the update also improves device compatibility. For example, Wi-Fi routers can now work with Matter and SmartThings. They can also act as Thread Border Routers to help connect devices and simplify the setup process.
With this, Wi-Fi routers, modems, and other devices like set-top boxes will be controllable through the SmartThings app.
Matter 1.4 supports energy devices like solar panels, electric water heaters, heat pumps, solar system inverters, and batteries for battery energy management. It can even take local electricity prices into account and help you optimize your home’s energy use to save on costs.
However, the support for security cameras is expected to be added in a future update, Matter 1.5. As Samsung was quick to adopt Matter 1.3, we can expect SmartThings to add 1.4 support sometime in 2025.
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Many third-party Android apps could get RAW photo support
Google wants more third-party Android apps to support RAW photo capture. The company is preparing to upgrade the CameraX API. Following the update, Samsung users will also be able to capture RAW photo through third-party Android apps.
AndroidAuthority spotted that CameraX 1.5.0 will bring two new ImageCapture class output formats: OUTPUT_FORMAT_RAW and OUTPUT_FORMAT_RAW_JPEG. That said, RAW capture support will expand to more Android apps.
- OUTPUT_FORMAT_RAW: It captures a single RAW image.
- OUTPUT_FORMAT_RAW_JPEG: It captures both a RAW and a JPEG image.
CameraX API is mainly used by camera apps that users use for social media sharing purposes. Despite this fact, Google intends to allow developers to support their apps with RAW capture functionality for an elevated photography experience.
At present, it’s unknown which Android apps will add RAW capture support. CameraX API will upgrade first, allowing developers to make changes. You can expect some of the most popular camera apps will join the party with RAW support.
Expert RAW
Developed by Samsung, the Expert RAW app allows Galaxy smartphone users to capture RAW images. These pictures are heavily editable given storage without any software-level processing and compression.
The company has made Expert RAW a stunning application. It has recently added an Astro Portrait feature that allows you to be framed with an astrophoto in the background. The application continues to evolve with the addition of new functions.
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Samsung Find 1.4 boosts location search for better device tracking
Samsung has pushed a new update for its Samsung Find app, bringing users to version 1.4 (1.4.00.10). This latest update improves the app’s overall functionality to deliver a smoother and more reliable experience for those using Samsung devices.
The update improves location search performance. Users will notice a faster, more accurate search experience when locating their devices. Whether you’re trying to find your lost phone or a misplaced item using a Samsung SmartTag, the enhanced location search ensures quicker results.
In addition to location improvements, the update addresses some bugs to optimize the app for better stability. This update makes the app more reliable and efficient for everyday use.
Aside from this, Samsung also encourages users to leave feedback and rate the app. A positive review not only helps the app’s visibility in the store but also provides valuable insights that can show future improvements. If you’re enjoying Samsung Find, your review could help make the app even better.
To install the Samsung Find 1.4 update on your smartphone, you just need to open the Galaxy Store app >> Menu option >> Updates. Also, you can download the update from the third-party app link mentioned here. Be sure to update your app to enjoy these improvements.
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