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Samsung One UI Home app gets new update following One UI 6.1.1 expansion
Samsung recently started the One UI 6.1.1 rollout for the Galaxy S24 series and will expand it soon to more Galaxy devices. Meanwhile, Samsung has also rolled out a new update for the One UI Home app with version 15.1.03.81.
The fresh update of the One UI Home app improves some functions to provide a better Galaxy experience. In addition, it fixes some issues that users encountered in previous versions to make the app more stable and reliable.
The update enhances the overall Galaxy experience by addressing bugs and making the app more user-friendly. As always, users are advised to keep their devices updated to enjoy the latest features and improvements.
Notably, the installation package size of the Samsung One UI Home 15.1.03.81 update is around 25MB. The update automatically installs on your device along with a software update.
Also, you can download the One UI Home 15.1.03.81 update from the third-party app link mentioned here. You can also check the latest version of the One UI Home app through Settings >> Home screen >> About Home screen. Here you can see the latest version of the One UI Home app.
One UI 6.1.1 Expansion
Samsung officially confirmed the expansion of the One UI 6.1.1 update for a bunch of Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, and the Tab S9 series.
The company already started releasing the One UI 6.1.1 update for the Galaxy S24 series in Korea and it will expand this update to North America and Europe on September 9.
BREAKING: Samsung announces One UI 6.1.1 expansion to many older Galaxy devices
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WhatsApp develops Chat Themes with fancy designs
WhatsApp is working on the Chat Themes feature with several design options. The feature is currently under development, but we hope it to come out sooner.
WABetaInfo reports that WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.20.12 has a hidden Chat Themes menu. The feature could let users choose their favorite theme from a range of different design styles!
The latest version includes 11 chat themes, making the collection more diverse and customizable. In particular, the new Blue option is compatible with both light and dark environments.
The developers seemingly preparing to allow users to fully personalize the look and feel of their chats. There will be many themes to choose from, designing the look to match their preferences.
Many users keep WhatsApp to Dark Mode settings even in daytime. The addition of Chat Themes will allow them to fine-tune the brightness level, offering a more comfortable viewing experience.
The customization suite is currently under development. We have to wait till WhatsApp takes it to the Public channel, which would only happen once the internal testing phase finishes.
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Update Alert: Samsung Phone 15.3.45 update available on Galaxy Store
Samsung has released a new update for its Phone app with version 15.3.45. This update enhances functionality to provide users with an even better experience on their Galaxy devices.
The Phone app is important for Galaxy devices as it offers the primary interface for managing calls, contacts, and messaging. With this latest update, Samsung enhances some features to ensure that users can navigate the app more smoothly and efficiently.
However, specific details about the improvements have not yet been disclosed but users can expect enhancements that make dialing, searching for contacts, and managing call logs more intuitive and user-friendly.
In addition, the update fixes some issues encountered in the previous version to enhance stability and reliability. If you are using a Galaxy smartphone, install the update now to enjoy enhanced features.
The installation package size of the Samsung Phone 15.3.45 update is around 26.04MB. You can install the update through Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates. Also, you can download it directly from the third-party app link mentioned here.
Samsung Call app supports Galaxy AI feature, Live Translate, to support voice calls. So you can stay in contact with friends or colleagues, communicating on Galaxy-exclusive apps in multiple languages. However, Samsung has also made this feature available for other third-party call apps.
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Samsung enhances Always On Display performance with version 8.8.02.18
Samsung is enhancing the Always On Display (AOD) app functions with the release of a new update with version 8.8.02.18. It improves user experience across Galaxy devices by enhanced features and bug fixes.
The Always On Display feature is popular among Samsung users because it lets you see important information like the time, notifications, and battery status without having to wake up your phone. Now, Samsung is making the app run smoother and more reliably with the new update.
The update fixes bugs that caused problems before and affected app performance. In addition, the update also enhances some features to make it even easier to customize how your information is shown.
To take advantage of these improvements, be sure to update the Samsung Always On Display to version 8.8.02.18 through the Galaxy Store. You just need to visit the Galaxy Store app >> Menu option >> Updates. Also, you can sideload it through the third-party app link mentioned here.
The installation package size of the latest Samsung AOD update is around 30MB. Make sure to install the latest version to enjoy new features with smoother performance.
One UI 6 Watch Beta (ZXH4) rolling out to Galaxy Watch 4, Watch 5 with Global AOD