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Samsung Internet 13.0 brings new privacy and security feature with better user experience
Samsung Internet, the fastest, easiest, and most reliable web browser, recently brings a new update. With this latest update, Samsung introduces new features and improvements designed to provide better and safer browsing with Internet 13.0 for Galaxy users.
Includes new features, an enhancement to existing features, and UI refinements. The Samsung Internet 13.0 has increased app support for infinity display panels and comes with several new features such as improved privacy, security, and the user interface for user experience.
The second creativity is in the form of a status bar that can be hidden on all present Galaxy devices. If enabled the behavior automatically hides the status bar of the mobile browser.
Samsung Internet 13.0 provides useful information at the touch of a button on the expandable application bar for bookmarks, saved pages, history, downloads, ad blockers, add-ons, and settings.
It supports a ‘More Menu’ button at the bottom, so you can easily access the button in categories such as Tab Manager and Downloads.
This application has also introduced Internet 13.0 new malicious website alerts. Whenever a suspicious page tries to take over your notifications, the app instructs you what permission you need.
Protecting You From Prying Eyes
Samsung Internet 13.0 offers a new permission request UI that displays a warning message if the website appears malicious and tries to trick users into allowing notifications.
The incognito mode allows them to automatically clear their browsing history as soon as they close all of their incognito mode tabs. As part of the Samsung Internet 13.0 update, a new Secret Mode icon will be displayed in the address bar, so it’s easy to know when to turn it on. For more information about Secret Mode, see the new Secret Mode section.
PERMISSION REQUEST UI
Samsung is changing the permission request UI to display a warning message if the website looks malicious. This feature will stop notifications from those sites that like to mislead their users into accepting notifications.
DOUBLE-TAP TO PLAY/PAUSE YOUR VIDEOS
With Samsung Internet 13.0, users can play or pause content while in video assistant fullscreen by double-tapping the center area of the screen.
EASY EDITING OF YOUR BOOKMARKS
Just press the bookmark icon and you will get a toast notification to edit your bookmark on the Internet 13.0.
ADD-ON EXTENSION API EXPANSION
Samsung has expanded the browser extension APIs available on Samsung Internet. These are the new API modules available: WebRequest, Proxy, Cookies, Types, History, Alarms, Privacy, Notifications, Permissions, Idle, and Management.
BETTER USER PRIVACY IN SECRET MODE
There is now a better and more detailed explanation of what Secret Mode consists of. We have added this to the initial Secret Mode launch page. Samsung also added an ‘About Secret Mode’ section in the settings to make it absolutely transparent how it helps you protect your privacy.
STATUS BAR VISIBILITY
The company is now allowing users to hide or show the status bar while viewing websites. If you enable this, the status bar disappears when scrolling up and reappear when scrolling down.
Extension API for Developers
New Application Programming Interface (API) modules are now available for Samsung Internet 13.0, including WebRequest, Proxy, Cookies, Types, History, Alarms, Privacy, Notifications, Permissions, Idle, and Management. Developers can use these APIs to build extensions and contact the Samsung Internet team to validate, approve, and add their extensions to the Internet browser.
To download Samsung Internet
If you’re an existing Samsung Internet user, you will receive a notification telling you a new version is available. You can also download the latest version of the Samsung Internet browser on the Google Play Store or Galaxy Store.
WhatsApp is updating its verification badges by replacing the green tick with a new blue one. This change is currently being tested with beta users on the Google Play Beta Program.
The new blue tick is a symbol of authenticity for verified channels and businesses on WhatsApp. By matching with the color scheme used on other Meta platforms like Instagram and Facebook, WhatsApp aims to make it easier for users to recognize official accounts.
This enhancement not only improves visuals but also strengthens security by providing a clear marker of verified authenticity. The switch from green to blue provides a secure environment and aligns WhatsApp appearance with other Meta services.
WhatsApp users who have installed the latest beta version 2.24.14.18 can check the blue checkmark on the official channels. This feature will gradually rollout to more beta testers in the coming days.
Samsung recently updated its NavStar Good Lock module, affecting users who enjoyed customizing navigation bar icons. Previously, users could select from a variety of icons for the Navigation Bar. However, with the latest update, certain icons have been removed from the selection, causing disappointment among users.
A user posted on the Samsung Community expressing disappointment that the update no longer supports his favorite icons, and fixes them on the screen like a photo on a gray background. The user also pointed out that the updated selection does not have the same shape options.
In response, a Samsung community moderator acknowledged this concern and explained that the new update had removed some of the NavStar icons. The removed icons will not return with the NavStar update and are no longer supported.
Are you also unable to see your favorite navigation icons after the new update? Let us know by commenting on our social media platforms.
One UI 6.1 update will address NavStar button issue of Samsung devices
Samsung Shop app is receiving a new update with version 2.0.40200. Users can now look forward to an enhanced shopping experience with the release as the new version brings several exciting updates and improvements.
The update introduces a revamped user interface to provide a fresh and modern look. It has also simplified navigation and updated visuals. This fresh look enhances the overall user experience, making it easier and more enjoyable to browse and shop.
In addition, the update focuses on enhancing performance to provide a seamless browsing experience. Users can expect faster loading times to ensure quicker access to the app and smoother navigation within the store.
The update is available on the Galaxy Store with a package size of 63.9MB. Galaxy users can update their Samsung Shop app to version 2.0.40200 via the Galaxy Store app. Also, they can directly install the update through the third-party app link mentioned here.
