One UI (Android Pie) feature focus: Reset volume and screen brightness

Have you ever gone into the display settings of your Galaxy smartphone to temporarily increase the screen timeout duration, only to forget resetting it back to normal? Increased screen brightness for a particular situation and left it there, allowing the display to use up precious battery life? Or wished the phone’s speakers would stop blasting out at full volume in a crowded place or late in the night? If the answer is yes, then you will like a new feature in Android Pie and One UI.

An option called Optimize settings can be found in advanced battery settings on Pie. When enabled, it can automatically reset screen brightness, screen timeout duration, and media volume to a customizable preset value. The adjustment is made at midnight each day if you’re not using the phone at the time, and you can also individually control which of the three settings are automatically reset. It’s a simple yet clever feature that only Samsung can think of with its kitchen sink approach to smartphone functionality.

Using the Android Pie beta? To find the Optimize settings option, open the phone’s Settings app, tap Device care, then tap the Battery option to go into the battery menu. Here, tap the three-dot button at the top right of the screen and click on the Settings option.

See what else is new in Android Pie for Galaxy smartphones in our One UI (Android Pie) feature focus series of articles. Also check if your Galaxy device is eligible for the Android Pie update.

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Render shows Galaxy S10 with centered display holes, because why not

There isn’t a lot of clarity about the Galaxy S10’s display at this point. Some rumors suggest that at least one model might have an Infinity-O display. Others claim all Galaxy S10 models will have a display hole for the front camera. The renders that have surfaced over the past week subscribe to the latter.

A new render detailing a case manufacturer’s expectation for the Galaxy S10 has now surfaced online. It does feature the display holes but they’re centered. This is the first time this has been expected for the Galaxy S10. All other reports and renders put the display holes in the top right corner.

First render to envisage the Galaxy S10 with centered display holes

This case manufacturer’s expectation only differs in placement as it also claims that the Galaxy S10+ will have a dual front camera. The other two models will have single front cameras and thus a single display hole.

The centered display holes mean that the screen can flow above them. One can presume that they would blend in nicely with the black status bar. To some, it might feel like this is a mini notch since it’s not as big an obstruction. This will likely appeal to those who appreciate symmetry as well.

Whether or not this is what Samsung ends up doing remains to be seen. This render is based on a case manufacturer’s expectations for the Galaxy S10 lineup. While they often have some information about an upcoming device’s design ahead of time, they’re not always fully informed.

So take this with a healthy dose of salt until there’s more to go on. We have already asked you if you’d prefer a notch or display holes on the Galaxy S10. Now the question is whether you’d prefer the centered display holes or not? Do let us know in your comments below.

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