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Samsung Internet update brings enhanced search bar for Android 12 One UI 4 running devices
Samsung Internet provides the best web browsing experience for you with Video Assistant, Dark Mode, Customize menu, Extensions such as Translator, and by protecting your privacy with Secret mode, Smart Anti-Tracking, and Smart Protection.
It is a powerful browser with enhanced security features for Android devices, especially Galaxy smartphones. This application browser provides a safe, secure, speed, and privacy while browsing the internet.
Recently, Samsung has started releasing a new firmware update for Samsung Internet Browser which comes with the version number v16.0.1.51. The new update enhances the search experience in the URL bar and prevents tracking through invisible images.
What’s new:
- Block tracking by invisible image (‘Tracking Pixel’)
- Enhanced Search Experience in URL bar
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One UI 4.0 Beta Development
Aside from this, the company is currently developing the Android 12-based One UI 4 Beta version for its several Galaxy devices. The Galaxy S21 series smartphone users are the first to experience the Samsung Android 12 update before the public release. The devices are already received two One UI 4 beta updates and will get beta 3 in the coming days.
Moreover, Samsung also confirmed that the stable Android 12 update will start releasing to the Galaxy handsets later this year, however, Google, later on, reconfirmed the arrival.
Features:
Search Widget
- Add search widget on your home screen, and try easy and prompt web search from it, with the search engine you have set as default.
Blocking Fingerprinting tracking
- Introduce some “noise” in the fingerprint so that you would not be tracked. This will work if you enable Smart Anti-Tracking.
Back-Forward cache support
- To make navigating web pages faster, the previous access web page will be restored from the cache, if there are no changes on the page.
Security & Privacy
- Samsung Internet helps you protect your security and privacy while browsing the Internet.
Smart Anti-Tracking
- Intelligently identify domains that have cross-site tracking ability and block storage (cookie) access.
Protected Browsing
- We will warn you before you can view known malicious sites to prevent you from visiting websites that may try to steal your data.
Content Blockers
- Samsung Internet for Android allows 3rd party apps to provide filters for content blocking, making browsing safer and more streamlined.
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update for its Android beta users, introducing an enhanced way to share and create video notes within chats. The latest beta update for Android can be identified through version 2.24.14.14.
With the latest beta update, WhatsApp brings a new camera mode for video notes. Previously, users had to navigate through different interfaces to start video notes. Now, the new update adds a dedicated video note mode directly into the camera interface, eliminating the need to tap and hold separately to record.
Through the new mode, WhatsApp aims to provide a more intuitive and seamless experience to capture and share video messages with their contacts.
The new feature not only enhances usability but also improves efficiency by simplifying the process. It allows users to start recording videos more smoothly, which saves time and improves communication.
Currently, the Camera Video Note mode is available for limited beta testers. WhatsApp plans to gradually roll out this feature to more users.
Meta will allow WhatsApp users to generate AI image of themselves using artificial intelligence. WABetaInfo discovered in WhatsApp Beta v2.24.14.13 that developers are working on the development of an optional feature to allow users to generate AI images.
WhatsApp is working to deploy the AI image generation feature with the next update. It will let users take a single set of photos, which Meta AI will then use to generate AI images. The given image will be adjustable, making the AI generate images accurately.
Developers intend to bring full control over this feature to users. Ensuring security and privacy, WhatsApp’s image creator will allow you to delete setup photos at any time through the Meta AI settings. Tapping the “Imaging me” button will begin the Meta AI magic on setup photo.
As the function is under development, more updates may arrive before deployment. Once the development phase concludes, testing will take place on the Beta channel. We expect the feature to be rolled out on the Stable channel before July ends.
WhatsApp Beta 2.24.14.7
With the previous Beta (v2.24.14.7) release, it was revealed that WhatsApp was working on a feature to choose the Meta AI Llama model. This upcoming section will allow users to select between different Llama models (Llama 3-70B or Llama 3-405B) for their AI interactions.
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.