Next SmartThings update will allow users to know if they’re being tracked
For those who are unaware what is SmartThings, it is one of the popular Samsung apps, used to connect and control smart devices as well as home appliances. This smart app supports various devices including speakers, TVs, AC, refrigerator, and more, which you can manage with a single tap.
Now to improve productivity, Samsung announced a new update that allows user to find their SmartTags hands-free, using voice commands. These new controls will be possible using the Bixby.
For example, if you want to know the location of the object which your SmartTag is tracking, you can ask for that uisng the Bixby voice assistance. However, you simply need to call it via “Hi Bixby”.
Moving on, the latest update also addresses security and privacy issues related to unknown SmartTags tracking. For that users will soon be able to scan for Galaxy SmartTags that aren’t their own but follow the same movement patterns as they do. In a simpler way, user can manage the location tracking of SmartTags.
Availability
The latest SmartThings update will be available starting next week. However, we don’t know the exact details of the rollout but it is quite sure that it will reach all the markets as soon as possible. Besides, when the update reached your region you can simply update SmartThings via the Play Store or Samsung Galaxy Store.
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After One UI 6.1, Samsung is gearing up for the release of its next software iteration based on Android 14, One UI 6.1.1. Ahead of its official launch, details about the update have already begun to surface, thanks to insights shared by community moderators. Also, Samsung has initiated the process of updating its apps with One UI 6.1.1 support.
The Korean tech giant is already updating its apps to ensure they work smoothly with One UI 6.1.1. The first app in line for this support is Samsung Theme Park, a module of Good Lock.
By preparing its apps early, Samsung aims to prevent any compatibility issues when One UI 6.1.1 is rolled out in the coming days. The company is ensuring the apps work smoothly with One UI 6.1.1.
Let’s check the list of Samsung apps that received One UI 6.1.1 support.
- Theme Park
- One Hand Operation +
- MultiStar
It is expected that Samsung will extend this support to more apps soon. Stay tuned with us to know more details.
Good Lock
Samsung Wonderland 1.5.16 Update Arrived: Improved dark mode support, wallpaper operation bug fix, and more
Samsung has kicked off a new update for its popular Wonderland Good Lock module with version 1.5.16. The update brings several important fixes to improve user experience.
The update mends issues that caused wallpapers to unexpectedly reset on some devices during use. It also addresses problems where settings were missing during backup and restore with Smart Switch to ensure a smoother transition for users switching devices.
Moreover, the update fixes issues where the wallpaper display was incorrect or where particles failed to operate in certain conditions. It also adds support for dark mode in user interfaces where it was previously unavailable.
Not only this, Samsung has also focused on enhancing the usability of various UIs with the latest update. It makes interactions more intuitive and user-friendly.
With version 1.5.16, Samsung aims to provide a more stable and enjoyable experience to Wonderland app users. Eligible device users can install the update via the Galaxy Store or Good Lock app. Also, they can download the update directly from the third-party app link mentioned here.
Samsung Health will drop support for some older Galaxy phones. The input comes from an APKTeardown, uncovering an upcoming Notice to the platform. Most users will remain unaffected by the change in requirements set to apply in the future.
The most recent version of the Samsung Health app isn’t supported on much older Galaxy phones. One UI’s Health app version 6.27 is no longer available for devices running Android 9 or older. AndroidAuthority noted that the change was already rolled out late last month.
“You may still use Samsung Health, without upgrading Android OS, but will only be able to use limited services and features without further support,” reads an excerpt of the notice.
Galaxy phones running Android 9 or older won’t be supporting Samsung Health anymore. It will prevent users of phones like the Galaxy Note 9 and S9 from using the Health monitoring app. The app’s minimum OS requirement has been bumped to Android 10 or higher.
Notably, the change applies to the latest update to the app. Older versions still working on phones with Android 8 and Android 9. The old version may continue to work, but users should forget about official support in case of bugs and no new features will be provided.
Samsung smartphones like the Galaxy S8 series and older, Galaxy Note 8 and older, and a host of older A and J series won’t receive an updated Health app. Many of you may have been using your old Galaxy as a secondary device, so it isn’t a concerning matter.
Back in 2021, the South Korean tech giant revised the Health app’s OS requirement. That time, the company ditched support for Android Marshmallow and Nougat devices. We guess that the next minimum OS provision might arrive in three years.