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One UI 7 will mark the end of Samsung DeX Windows app

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Samsung will start the One UI 7 update rollout early next year. The major OS upgrade will bring significant changes to UI and services. One of the major changes includes the termination of the Samsung DeX Windows app following One UI 7.

Recently, Samsung UK announced through DeX footnotes that the Windows app will “end support from One UI 7 version.” It means that Windows and PC users will lose access to the Samsung DeX application, but it doesn’t mean the end of service.

While Samsung encourages users to connect mobile phones and PC through the Link to Windows feature, the DeX standalone will still be accessible. You will continue to experience a PC-like experience through DeX using a keyboard and mice.

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It looks like Samsung is promoting Microsoft services on Windows PC. DeX app is a great solution to mirror Galaxy screens on PCs and laptops. However, it would have harmed the requirement of Microsoft’s Link to Windows app.

Samsung and Microsoft have a pretty great collab in the software segment. Both companies have optimized their software to offer great experiences on Galaxy devices. The integration of a dedicated Copilot key is a recent example.

Edge Panel in One UI 7

Edge Panel is a decent sidebar offered in One UI software. Chinese OEMs tried much to replace the iconic sidebar functionality, but the experiences lag. Meanwhile, the One UI 7 is said to be eliminating Edge Panels downloads from the Galaxy Store.

However, Edge Panels that you’ve already downloaded will remain accessible. As the support is ending, the add-on panels won’t offer a seamless experience. Samsung could also offer updates to the already installed panel add-ons.

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Samsung Galaxy S24’s One UI 7 Beta returns Monday with potential Beta 2 launch

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Samsung’s One UI 7 Beta Program for Galaxy S24 series hit full capacity. If you missed joining the Beta Program, there’s good news: Samsung is expected to reopen the One UI 7 Beta on Monday along with the Beta 2 launch.

Max Jambor revealed that Samsung may open the second phase of One UI 7 Beta registration, and the date aligns with previous rumors of a Beta 2 launch. The rollout of the second Beta should bring another opportunity to join the Beta.

At present, Samsung is running the Beta Program for the Galaxy S24 series. The program is already live in four out of six key markets: Germany, South Korea, the UK, and the US.

Samsung stopped Beta registrations just the next day after the Beta launch in the US. It seems the slots are fewer than last year, keeping the Beta build restricted to a limited audience.

Recently, Samsung Support confirmed that the One UI 7 Beta Program will start on December 16 in India, and the same date is rumored for the remaining European market: Poland.

The Beta participants will receive an incremental update as Beta 2 on their Galaxy S24 device. However, the latest build will directly be provided to the Wave 2 markets: India and Poland.

The second Beta of One UI 7 will bring improved animation and transition effects. Samsung users can expect more natural and fluid system animations in the next Beta updates.

One UI 7 Beta 2 – What to expect?

  • Smoother animations, fluid transitions
  • Enhanced performance and lesser app incompatibility
  • Bug fixes and overall user experience improvements
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Samsung TV Plus unveils exclusive ‘Letterman TV’ channel

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Samsung TV Plus has introduced a new, free channel named “Letterman TV,” available now in the U.S. and Canada. This channel streams the legendary “Late Show with David Letterman” non-stop. You’ll get to see curated moments and new commentary from Letterman himself.

David Letterman, who hosted the show for 22 years, said, “Now I can watch myself age without looking in the mirror!” Walter Kim, who works with Letterman’s production company, Worldwide Pants, Inc., is excited about the channel. With over 4000 hours of content, the programming will keep changing.

On “Letterman TV,” viewers can watch memorable moments of Julia Roberts and Tom Hanks playing The Newlywed Game, Denzel Washington sharing laughs with Don Rickles and Dave, Will Ferrell’s comedic antics, musical performances by legends like Ringo Starr, unforgettable stunts like Dave working at Taco Bell and jumping into a giant bowl of eggnog. In classic segments, viewers can watch Top Ten lists and “Stupid Tricks”

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New content will added monthly, and exclusive intros from Letterman offer fresh insights and behind-the-scenes stories. For those in the U.S., the channel also offers on-demand half-hour compilations of fan-favorite moments.

Salek Brodsky from Samsung TV Plus says the service aims to provide personal and accessible entertainment. “Letterman TV” adds to their growing list of exclusive content.

Whether you’re a new viewer or a longtime fan, “Letterman TV” offers a mix of nostalgia and discovery. You can watch “Letterman TV” for free on Samsung TVs, Galaxy devices, Smart Monitors, and more.

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Samsung SmartThings teams up with YouTube Music for ultimate smart lighting

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Samsung SmartThings is collaborating with YouTube Music. The latest collaboration reiterates that the company continues to elevate the SmartThings experiences further.

Following the partnership with YouTube Music, Samsung SmartThings can tailor the Music Sync experience more effectively to users’ needs regardless of the setting or time of day.

This includes new buttons that align with familiar YouTube Music settings like Relax, Party, and Workout, creating a seamless connection between Music Sync and the YouTube Music App.

SmartThings’s Music Sync unlocks accurate content sync across music apps within the Galaxy ecosystem. This ensures users can enjoy a truly synchronized experience without limitations.

It seems collab with YouTube Music is just the beginning. Later this year, SmartThings will announce additional partner companies to enrich the Music Sync experience.

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SmartThings Music Sync | Source: Samsung

SmartThings x YouTube Music

With Music Sync integration, YouTube Music Premium users can enjoy perfect light synchronization with Philips Hue bulbs while listening to their favorite songs.

For instance, when users press the Party button on Music Sync, their party playlist on YouTube Music will start playing, and the lighting will shift to a color pattern preset.

As we look to the future, we remain committed to expanding our ecosystem and incorporating user feedback to enhance the Music Sync experience even further.

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