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Cool Samsung tips to post high-quality images on Instagram
While WhatsApp leads, Instagram is the 2nd most preferred social media platform globally. Instagram is accessed by 2 billion active users every month, who spend an average of 12 hours each month.
Instagram has become the right social media platform for those of you who like sharing stories through content. It has a story feature which is one of the most popular, with an average of 500 million users using it daily.
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Upload your photos with the highest quality
The final step before uploading your photos to Instagram is to make sure that the results appear in the best quality when you upload them to your Instagram Story. The tip:
- Open the Instagram application
- Click on the profile menu
- Select the 3 horizontal lines icon at the top right of the screen and click Settings and privacy
- Scroll down until you find Data usage and media quality, then click it
- Swipe right on the Upload in highest quality option for best results
Here are some additional Samsung tips to post high-quality images on Instagram:
Save and Upload Your Content in High Resolution
Instagram allows you to display content in the best quality and highest format. You can upload videos with a frame rate of at least 30 fps at a ratio of 9:16 and a photo resolution of at least 1080 x 1920 pixels, so your content will not look blurry or broken.
By default, the Galaxy devices will save your photos in a fairly high resolution, namely 12MP. You can change it to a higher resolution, namely 50MP, how:
- Open the camera. Select Photo mode.
- In the tab at the top of the screen, you will see 12M as the default setting.
- Touch that number and the setting will change to 50M.
Improve the Quality of Your Content
There are two features that you can activate to improve and optimize your photos. First, activate the Scene optimizer feature in Portrait mode to automatically optimize the color and contrast of the photos you record, so the images are better. To activate this setting:
- Open the camera and select Portrait mode
- Click on the settings icon in the top left corner of the screen.
- Under Scene optimizer, slide the switch to the right to activate.
You can also activate Auto HDR in both Portrait and Photo modes, which will allow the camera to capture more detail in the light and dark areas of your photo subjects to produce clearer, more vibrant photos. To enable this feature:
- Open the camera application, then select Portrait or Photo mode
- Tap the Settings icon in the top left corner
- In Auto HDR, slide the switch to the right to activate.
Samsung has pushed out a new update for its Galaxy Store app, now available in version 6.6.14.7. The update improves the overall performance and user experience by addressing bugs.
With the latest update, Samsung fixes issues that users may have faced to ensure that the Galaxy Store runs more smoothly. These fixes help make the app more stable, so users can enjoy a seamless browsing and downloading experience for apps, games, and other content.
In addition to bug fixes, the update is also expected to enhance some new features that will improve the app’s performance. While specific details about these features haven’t been shared, updates like these typically aim to make the app faster, easier to use, and more responsive
Samsung continues to work on improving its apps. With regular updates, the company ensures that users have a reliable platform for accessing all kinds of content on their Galaxy devices.
To get the update, Galaxy Store users simply need to go to the app and download version 6.6.14.7. They can also download the update through the third-party app link mentioned here.
Termination of Edge Panels downloads via Galaxy Store
Samsung has recently confirmed that Edge Panels will no longer be available for download from the Galaxy Store after the One UI 7 update. The company issued a notice for the termination of Edge Panels download from the Galaxy Store.
Moreover, the Korean tech giant also mentioned that if users have downloaded Edge Panels on their older devices, they will still be able to transfer and install them on new devices running One UI 7 or later. They access the panels through the “My Apps” section of the Galaxy Store.
Samsung confirms termination of Edge Panel downloads with One UI 7
WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature in its latest beta update for Android, which arrives with version 2.24.25.7. This update lets users easily discover and follow WhatsApp channels using QR codes to make it quicker and more convenient to share channels.
With this update, WhatsApp users can now generate and share a QR code for their channel to make it easier for others to follow. Instead of copying and pasting a link, users can simply show their QR code for others to scan. Once scanned, users will be directed to the channel, where they can follow it with just one tap.
This new feature of WhatsApp makes sharing channels much easier, especially in face-to-face situations, where users can scan the QR code directly from a device screen without having to type or click links.
To access the QR code, channel owners just need to open their channel and go to the sharing options in the top app bar. Here, they will see the option to create a QR code for their channel. Once created, the QR code can be shared in different ways, such as through messages, flyers, business cards, posters, and product packaging.
This feature makes it easier for people to share and promote their channels both digitally and physically. By simply showing a QR code, channel owners can reach more people and make their channels easier to discover.
The QR code feature for channels is currently available to select beta testers of WhatsApp for Android. The feature is expected to be rolled out to more users over the coming days.
WhatsApp now allows you to add custom message to forwarded content
WhatsApp is bringing a new feature that lets users add custom messages when forwarding any type of content. This feature is currently available to some beta testers with WhatsApp Android beta version 2.24.25.3 and will be available to more users in the coming weeks.
The new beta update brings the ability to add a message when forwarding any content like links, images, text messages, and documents. This makes it simpler to share content and clarify your intention.
Previously, you could only add a message when forwarding media files like photos or videos. Now, you can include a custom message to make it easier to give extra context or explanations to the recipient.
For instance, if you forward a news article link, you can add your thoughts or a summary of the article. Also, If you forward a text message, you can explain more about the message or add personal comments.
Currently, WhatsApp only allows users to add a message when forwarding media files like images, videos, and GIFs. If you want to explain something or give context for a text message or a link, you have to send a separate follow-up message. With this new beta update, WhatsApp starts testing a new feature, aiming to make the process easier.
This new feature is available to some users who have installed the WhatsApp beta update from the Google Play Beta Program. WhatsApp plans to roll out this feature to more users in the coming weeks, after its beta testing.
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