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These Samsung phones losing access to Google Wallet next month

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Google Wallet will no longer be accessible on select Samsung phones. Google announced that it is increasing the minimum OS requirement for the Wallet application. The revision is for Android and Wear OS, affecting many devices across OEMs.

According to the info, “Google Wallet will require Android 9 or higher on your phone and Wear OS 2.x or higher on your smartwatch” on June 10.  This means Galaxy devices running Samsung’s previous Android skin (Experience UX) will no longer support Google Wallet.

Samsung had launched Galaxy phones with One UI software, starting with Android 9 OS. Galaxy phones that have ended their software at Android 8 won’t be able to run Google’s Wallet. The company said that it is increasing the requirement due to security concerns.

The documentation published by Google Wallet (via 9to5Google) says “security updates aren’t available for Android versions below 9.” Without security updates and support for tap-to-pay transactions, the digital payments platform won’t remain secure.

As of October 2023, the Android 9 operating system has a cumulative distribution of 86.4%. The remaining OS distribution percentage includes the latest Android versions as well as previous ones. Simply put, users on Android Nougat (2016: 7.0, 7.1) and Oreo (2017: 8.0, 8.1) are impacted.

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6 reasons Samsung’s Galaxy A series stands out

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Samsung’s unique “6 Reasons to Be Galaxy” highlights the features and qualities of the Galaxy A family, such as an amazing display, longer OS updates and security, powerful cameras and processors, Knox security, and Circle to Search.

With the elaborative campaign, Samsung reiterates its commitment to providing advanced and accessible technology for everyone, emphasizing cost-effectiveness, system and security updates, and the quality of Galaxy A devices.

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Among the points highlighted in the “6 Reasons to Be Galaxy” campaign is the Amazing Display, which delivers a premium viewing experience with sAMOLED and Vision Booster, adapting to ambient brightness for effortless viewing.

It also supports a longer smartphone lifecycle, with up to 4 Android updates and up to 5 years of security updates, protecting you from threats and keeping you worry-free. Other reasons include the camera setup on Galaxy A smartphones.

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Samsung’s A55 and A35 feature a triple camera of up to 50MP, an UltraWide sensor, and features like Nightography, taking night and low-light photography to a new level by capturing stunning details in low-light conditions on selected models.

Those who choose to have a Galaxy A also benefit from Samsung Knox, which offers exclusive multi-layer protection, protecting your data with hardware-level security, along with protection against malware and phishing.

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The Circle to Search is available on the Galaxy A55 5G and A35 5G models. Finally, the campaign emphasizes the high performance of Galaxy A devices, driven by powerful chips and long-lasting batteries that make these phones true partners.

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Google Play System October 2024 Update Released: What’s New for Android

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Google has just released the October 2024 Play System update for Android devices to enhance security, reliability, and user experience. This update includes new features and fixes that make devices more efficient and user-friendly.

The fresh update brings an Instant Hotspot feature, which allows users to share their phone’s internet connection easily with other devices. Now, when your hotspot is available, you will receive a notification, and there will be a new status icon to show when you are connected.

Moreover, the update also includes new developer features for both Google and third-party app developers. If you are setting up a new smartwatch, you will notice some visual improvements in the setup screen, after this update

Google Play system October 2024 update

Furthermore, the Play Store now highlights more games that come with achievements in the search results and details pages on phones and PC.

Notably, these new features are being rolled out, not all users will get them at the same time. Some features might take months to become available to everyone.

Users can check for the update by going to Settings >> Security >> Google Play System Update. The update will be downloaded and installed automatically, without requiring a device restart.

Check the full changelog of the Google Play System October 2024 Update below.

WHAT’S NEW

Google Play services v24.39 (2024-10-07)

Device Connectivity

  • [Phone] With instant hotspot, you’ll now see a notification when your hotspot is available and a new status icon once you’re connected.
  • [Phone, Wear] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Device Connectivity related processes in their apps.

Utilities

  • [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Utilities related processes in their apps.

Google Play Store v43.1 (2024-10-07)

  • [Phone] When you set up your new watch, you’ll see some visual improvements in the device setup screen.
  • [PC, Phone] You’ll now find more games with achievements on the Search results and Details pages.
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Circle to Search: Samsung, Google’s AI Magic on Galaxy S24 FE

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Samsung Galaxy S24 FE features AI Circle to Search powered by Google. Using this innovative feature, users of the Galaxy S24 FE smartphone can quickly and intuitively find information with just one simple gesture.

The Galaxy S24 FE 5G’s Circle to Search feature makes instant information searching on the internet easy. Just draw a circle around the desired object, and the smartphone will provide instant search results related to that item.

For instance, when visiting a new city, you can use it to identify landmarks. As you pass by a monument or building, circle the image on the S24 FE screen to view a complete description, including history, interesting facts, and much more.

If you’re at the mall and come across an interesting product, there’s no need to ask salespeople or search for tags anymore. With Circle to Search, point the camera at the object and circle it on the screen to quickly view info about the product.

While outdoors, you can use the feature to identify species of plants or animals. Take a picture of a flower or a curious animal, draw a circle around it, and Galaxy AI will quickly identify and provide detailed information about what you found.

Circle to Search from Google is available on several Samsung Galaxy devices. It redefines how people access information, making the act of searching for something on the internet simpler, more direct, and interactive.

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