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Google Play Store App Updates – v40.2.26
Google Play Store is a digital App/Game distribution and updates platform developed by the Android maker. All smartphones running Android bring the Google Play Store as a preloaded application. It delivers different categories of apps and games from official and third-party devs.
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Itself, Google Play Store also receives new updates with under-the-hood improvements to provide you with a seamless app installation experience. Since the Play Store updates get installed in the background, you can bookmark this page to stay updated with the latest releases.
First, check the Google Play Store version of your phone
- Open your Google Play Store app.
- Open Settings.
- Scroll to the bottom, and find the “Play Store version” there.
Latest Google Play Store Update
You can update the Google Play Store from the app itself, or you can also sideload the latest version through third-party sources, however, we don’t recommend doing so.
Google Play Store 40.2.26— Link
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Samsung Keys Cafe 1.6.01.11 update fixes theme visibility issues
Samsung has released a new update for its Keys Cafe app, which brings it to version 1.6.01.11. This update introduces some improvements that will enhance the app’s performance and make it easier for users to customize their Samsung devices.
The fresh version 1.6.1.11 update supports One UI 6. If you’re using a Samsung device with One UI 6 or later, you’ll now have a smoother, more seamless experience when using the app. This update ensures that all the new features in One UI 6 work well with the app.
Moreover, the Samsung Keys Cafe 1.6.01.11 update fixes the theme visibility issues. Some users had previously noticed issues with how different themes were displayed in the app.
With this update, Samsung has worked to improve how themes look to ensure a visually appealing experience when switching between different themes or modes. This makes the app’s interface cleaner and more enjoyable to use.
The Keys Cafe app is useful for users who love customizing their Samsung keyboard. It lets you adjust settings, create shortcuts, and fine-tune your typing experience. This update makes those features even better to offer a smoother and more reliable experience.
You can install the latest version of the Samsung Keys Cafe through Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates or from the Good Lock app. Also, you can download the update from the third-party app link mentioned here.
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Android’s Chrome preps for iOS-like animations as we await One UI 7
Chrome for Android seemingly preparing to get iOS-inspired animations. Samsung is working hard on One UI 7 to rival Apple’s latest iOS 18. The upcoming update could bring iOS-inspired animations and fluency to Galaxy devices.
As Samsung preps iOS animations on One UI, Chrome for Android is also getting ready to follow the same suite. The new animation is visually appealing (as spotted by MSPoweruser) and visible on back-and-forward gesture controls.
The latest Chrome Canary update carries a flag called “back-forward visual transitions” in the experimental channel of the browser. When enabled, the toggle “adds animated gesture transitions for back/forward session history navigations.”
As you can see in the video, the back-and-forward animation has been completely revamped. The new choice introduces a way more appealing appearance than the current one. Such rich visuals make significant improvements to the user experience.
Notably, Chrome features “Back/Forward Cache (bfcache)” to render rich page transitions without any delays. Behind the scenes, the API keeps page snapshots stored, so they load faster when you go back or forward.
The change has recently become available for Beta testing. The visual tweak is now working, but there’s no tentative timeline for general availability. Google may keep it for the next version of Android which could release in Q2 next year.
One UI 7 Release Awaited
It’s December and Samsung hasn’t yet started the One UI 7 Beta. The company, at SDC24, announced that the One UI 7 Beta will start by the end of the year. We’ve entered the last month, and rumors now point to mid-December release.
Talking about Stable, you need to wait till February next year. The Galaxy S25 series could launch in late January, at the same time, the final version of One UI 7 will be introduced. We can only expect public rollout in February next year.
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Samsung Capture update brings better Dark Mode and enhanced features
Samsung has released a new update for its Capture app, which brings useful improvements to make the app easier to use. This update makes tools work better and fixes some issues that users have faced.
The fresh update improves the usability of sketch conversions and smart select. These tools allow users to turn handwritten sketches into digital files or capture specific parts of the screen. The update makes these features faster and more accurate to make it making it easier for users to draw, write, or select areas on the screen.
Moreover, the update also fixes issues with phrases overlapping in certain languages. Some users experienced issues where text would overlap or not display properly, especially in languages that use different characters. Now, Samsung has improved how the app manages different languages to make the text clearer and easier to read.
Samsung’s Capture’s update also fixes icon visibility in dark mode. Many users prefer using dark mode on their Samsung devices, but in the past, some icons in the Capture app were hard to see in low-light settings. With this update, Samsung has made the icons more visible, so it’s easier to use the app even when the screen is dark.
You can download the update by visiting the Galaxy Store, tapping on the Menu option, and clicking on the Updates.
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