الأربعاء، 12 سبتمبر 2018

Galaxy Note 8 gets AR Emoji and Super Slow-Motion in latest update

We reported a few days ago that the My Emoji Maker app could be coming to the Galaxy Note 8. This hinted that perhaps the device might get the AR Emoji feature that debuted with the Galaxy S9 and is also present on the Galaxy Note 9. Samsung is rolling out a new firmware update for last year’s phablet today which brings the AR Emoji and Super Slow-Motion camera modes to the handset.

Samsung is gradually rolling out a new firmware update for the Galaxy Note 8 in markets across the globe. The changelog for firmware version N950FXXU5CRHA mentions that the AR Emoji and Super Slow-Motion camera functions have been added to the device. The update also brings the latest security patch for the month of September 2018.

Galaxy Note 8 gets AR Emoji and Super Slow-Motion

Evidently, these features don’t rely entirely on specialized hardware otherwise they would have remained limited to devices like the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy Note 9. With AR Emoji, users can create a digital likeness of their face that can map their voice and facial movements. After the likeness is created, the feature also creates a set of animated stickers which can be used in third-party messaging apps as well.

Super Slow-Motion does what the name suggests, it allows users to take dramatic videos in slow motion. The Galaxy S9 can record 0.2s of video at 960fps in 720p resolution if set to automatic mode and 0.4s at 480fps in 720p in manual mode. Galaxy Note 9 users get the same option. It is unclear at this point in time at what fps and resolution will the Galaxy Note 8 be capable of recording Super Slow-Motion video after this update is installed.

Samsung first rolled out this firmware update for the Galaxy Note 8 in France. We can expect it to make its way to other markets across the globe gradually. Now that these features have been brought over to the Galaxy Note 8 it’s entirely possible that a similar update may also be released for the Galaxy S8.

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Samsung Internet 7.4 goes stable with new features

Samsung Internet is one of the better first-party apps from Samsung. It has a fanbase beyond Samsung users due to its performance and features. The developers behind the app are quite active and push out feature-filled updates regularly. The team is now out with another substantial update to users in the stable channel.

Samsung Internet version 7.4, which was in the beta channel earlier, is now available for download as a stable release. The update includes all the changes and features we have seen in the beta version previously. Along with them, the company also added a new feature called Quick Suggest for users in the United States.

Samsung Internet gets a personal shopping assistant

Quick Suggest is a personal shopping assistant that shows relevant deals, related news, and reviews with a single tap when you browse for products on the internet. It also brings Samsung Pay cashback offers to the browser to help you save more on your shopping. Privacy-conscious users need not be worried as this is an opt-in service that users have to enable by going to the Extensions section in the main menu.

Other features in this release were already seen in the beta version. It brings improvements to the Downloads section, enables support for authentication through Samsung’s Intelligent Scan, Reader Mode customizations, and more. Users in the United States can also opt-in to receive push notifications for news from major publications and read them in an ad-free page.

Not everyone may receive the app update immediately. If you are impatient to try the new version, you can download the APK from our APK page. For those of you who are a bit more adventurous, you can download the Samsung Internet version 8.2 beta APK from here. Do remember, version number and features may vary depending on the region.

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First Galaxy Watch firmware update is rolling out now

It has only been a few days since Samsung released the Galaxy Watch and the company is now rolling out the first firmware update for its brand new smartwatch. It was already known what the first Galaxy Watch firmware update will bring. This update is now widely rolling out as customers have had a chance to pick up the new smartwatch.

First Galaxy Watch firmware update

The Galaxy Watch is being released in phases across the globe. Its first firmware update is a minor one. Weighing in at just 33.04 MB, it bumps up the smartwatch’s software version to R800XXU1BRH3.

As you can probably guess, it doesn’t bring much in the way of new features to the smartwatch. The changelog mentions that this firmware update for the device improves device stability and also brings an improved Samsung Health experience.

Samsung today announced the release of Samsung Health version 6.0. It’s a major update for its health platform which has received new features, a new user interface and more enhanced personalization. Improvements have also been made to the Samsung Health experience on the company’s smartwatches, including the Galaxy Watch.

Those who have already picked up the Galaxy Watch will soon be able to download this new firmware update when it goes live in their region. It’s only a matter of time now before this update becomes available for download on the Galaxy Watch across the globe.


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Samsung and Google collaborate for RCS messaging across their Messages apps

Samsung and Google have announced that they are teaming up to make their proprietary Messages apps compatible with each other for intercommunication using the Rich Communication Services (RCS) protocol. Like MMS, RCS is an evolution of the standard SMS messaging and allows users to send multimedia content to each other. Put simply, it’s modern messaging like you see on apps like Apple’s iMessage or WhatsApp for network operators, meaning it can work right from the default messaging app on a smartphone.

Samsung and Google team up for interoperable RCS messaging

As Samsung’s press release puts it, this collaboration will give users of Samsung’s Messages app and Android’s stock messaging app “the ability to chat over WiFi, create rich group chats, see typing indicators and read receipts, and share high-resolution photos and videos across platforms.” Basically, this is Google and Samsung confirming that they will allow users of either’s messaging apps to chat with each other using RCS, which is something companies and carriers are expected to support anyway if they are part of the GSM Association, which holds events such as the Mobile World Congress.

It’s not something companies have to do, but Google has been pushing RCS as the next big thing for smartphone messaging following its failure to make a social platform that attracts the masses. Google Duo and Google+ are two such examples of social platforms that have failed to take off, so it’s not surprising the internet giant has been working with carriers and companies like Samsung to improve support for RCS. Other developers taking advantage of either Google or Samsung’s messaging services will also be able to make their apps compatible with Samsung Messages and Android Messages.

Initial support for the RCS collaboration between Samsung and Google will come to the Galaxy S8, S8+, S8 Active, S9, S9+, Note 8, Note 9, and some Galaxy A and J series devices. The A and J series devices will apparently require Android 9.0 Pie, which means it could be a few months before RCS support arrives on those and that older budget and mid-range Galaxy devices might not be eligible.

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Galaxy J7 Nxt and Galaxy J5 Prime start receiving the Android Oreo update

After updating its flagship and midrange smartphones to Android 8.0 Oreo, Samsung has finally started pushing out the much-awaited update to its budget models as well. While the delay may disappoint some of the Galaxy J series users, Samsung is making the wait worthwhile to an extent by skipping the Android 8.0 update in favor of the newer Android 8.1 Oreo version on at least some budget models.

The Galaxy J5 Prime and the Galaxy J7 Nxt, also known as the Galaxy J7 Core in some markets, are the latest budget devices from Samsung to get the Oreo treatment. While the J7 Nxt/Core is being updated to the newer Android 8.1 version, the Galaxy J5 users have to settle with the slightly older Android 8.0 firmware.

The update for the Galaxy J5 Prime started rolling out in the UAE a couple of days back. The Galaxy J7 Nxt, on the hand, appears to have started receiving the update at the beginning of this month itself in Philippines, Cambodia, Thailand, etc. Interestingly, the older Oreo version for the J5 Prime includes the latest September security patch, whereas the newer Oreo flavor for the J7 Nxt comes with the June security patch. To make matters more confusing, the Galaxy J7 Nxt update in India also packs the September security patch.

Galaxy J7 Nxt gets Android 8.1 update

As Samsung adopts staged rollout for major OS updates, it may take some time for the OTA update to hit all the supported devices. Galaxy J7 Nxt and J5 Prime users can manually check for the update by going into the Settings app and tapping the Download updates manually option under the Software update section. The update files for the Galaxy J7 Nxt are available in our firmware database. So are the ones for the Galaxy J5 Prime.

Once updated, users can enjoy many new Android features such as Picture-in-Picture mode, Autofill for password managers, Notification channels, etc. The update should also bring many Samsung-specific features under the Samsung Experience 9.0 branding. You can read our ‘What’s new with Android 8.0 Oreo‘ series and Samsung Experience 9.0 coverage to know all the new features and changes included in the update. Since these are budget devices and the Android 8.1 is a minor update from the Android 8.0, there may not be many feature differences between the devices.

Galaxy J5 2017

  • Model: SM-J530F
  • Dimensions: 146.3 x 71.3 x 7.9mm
  • Display: 5.2" (131.8mm) Super AMOLED
  • CPU: Exynos Exynos 7870
  • Camera: 13 MP, CMOS F1.7
More specifications

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Samsung Health updated with new features, UI and better personalization

Samsung has launched a new version of its Samsung Health app today. Version 6.0 of Samsung Health brings a variety of new features in addition to a new user interface. It will also provide enhanced personalization so that users can take greater control of their health and wellness.

Samsung Health is used by more than 65 million people monthly worldwide. The new user-friendly visual design makes the app more interactive and easier to navigate, something that many of those 65 million users will appreciate.

Samsung Health 6.0 features and improvements

Samsung has taken users’ feedback into consideration and has simplified the home screen. It’s now categorized and prioritized based on the user’s personal needs and habits. This lets them quickly access the features they use the most.

The “Together” tab has been improved as well. Users can share photos and mark their fitness milestones with friends inside the app. They can also connect with the global Samsung Health community to exchange texts and photos in order to encourage each other to achieve wellness goals.

The improved “Discover” tab will offer a more personalized experience now with articles, programs and partner apps being shown based on the user’s interest and level of fitness. It will even let users purchase wearables, accessories and additional health-related goods and services from within the platform.

Given that it now has a new smartwatch on the market – the Galaxy Watch – the Samsung Health interface on the company’s wearables is also being improved. More information will be available at a glance, such as GPS and heart rate tracking information and even a workout countdown. The app’s new wellness and stress management features will let users track their sleep cycles through the Sleep Stage Detection feature. It will also allow them to manage stress in real-time with heart rate and heart rate variability monitoring.



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