[Update: Rolling out] Samsung brings Galaxy Z Fold 2 features to Galaxy Fold in new update

Update 1 (10/20/2020 @ 05:26 AM ET): The Galaxy Fold’s update is now rolling out, bringing along One UI 2.5 as well. Scroll to the bottom for more information. The article as published on October 14, 2020, is preserved below.

Samsung is rolling out an update that will bring the latest features from the Galaxy Z Fold 2 to the original Galaxy Fold, including new productivity capabilities and camera experiences. Previously, Samsung updated its original foldable to Android 10 with One UI 2.1.

One of the biggest new features in the update is App Pair, which lets users launch up to three apps at once. Users can access App Pair via the Edge Panel, which can display 22 of your favorite apps.

Users can also choose their preferred split screen layout, so you can launch YouTube, a web browser, and an email in a Multi-Active Window. Speaking of which, Samsung said the arrangement of the Multi-Active Window layout can now also be done horizontally.

The update also now allows the Galaxy Fold to connect to Smart TVs wirelessly via Samsung DeX. With your foldable connected to a Smart TV, you can use it as a touchpad to control the second display with multi-finger gestures, Samsung said.

The Galaxy Fold is also gaining new camera capabilities, including Auto framing, which can track motion and automatically zoom in or out depending on how many people are in frame. There’s also a Capture View, Dual Preview, and Rear Cam Selfie, the last of which will allow users to use the rear camera for selfies while previewing the image on the cover display.

On the video side, Samsung’s original foldable is getting a new setting in the Pro Video Mode, allowing users to shoot 21:9 and 24fps video, along with more assistant functions and a Single Take feature.

Samsung Galaxy Fold Forums ||| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Forums

Finally, the update will allow users to directly share WiFi passwords, making it much easier for guests to get connected when they visit your home. The update should be rolling out to the Galaxy Fold starting today.

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Update: One UI 2.5 update rolling out to the Samsung Galaxy Fold

The update for the Samsung Galaxy Fold is now rolling out, bringing along One UI 2.5 as well.

Here is the full changelog of the update:

• October security patches
• OneUI 2.5
• The security of your device has been improved
• Samsung DeX
  • Wireless DeX connection support.
  • Wireless connection with TVs through Wi-Fi Direct (compatible with Miracast).
  • Quick panel – DeX
  • Usage of Samsung Smart TVs released after 2019 is recommended.
  • Screen Zoom and Font Size options are supported to allow customization in various display sizes.
• Wi-Fi
  • If quality information on nearby Wi-Fi routers can be measured, this information will appear as Very Fast, Fast, Normal, or Slow.
  • This feature can be turned on or off in “Network Quality Information Display” settings.
  • When attempting to access a Wi-Fi router with a password, a newly added feature now allows the user to request the password of the Wi-Fi router from someone nearby who is saved in their contact list and has already connected to that router.
  • The “Request Password” button will appear on the Wi-Fi password input screen when you can request a password.
• Always On Display
  • Bitmoji Stickers are supported on Always On Display. (Clock style)
• Samsung keyboard
  • A new feature has been added to the keyboard search feature that allows the user to search YouTube.
  • The search function of the “Manage Input Languages” screen in the Keyboard Settings page has been newly updated to make it easy to find keyboard input languages that the user wishes to add or delete.
• Camera
  • The Pro Video feature has been enhanced.
• Messages
  • A feature has been added that allows the user to call a person who is saved as a pre-configured SOS message contact.
  • A feature has been added that allows the user to send SOS location-sharing messages every 30 minutes for 24 hours.

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Microsoft clears the air on recent Office PWA outcry

Microsoft recently pushed a Windows 10 update that covertly installed PWAs (progressive web apps) of Microsoft Office apps without asking users for permission. The update installed Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook PWAs, which are essentially shortcuts to the web versions of these office apps that open up in a browser window. Due to the manner in which the update was pushed, several disgruntled users took to social media to call out Microsoft on its poor practices. As a result, the company has now paused the rollout.

In a statement to The Verge, Microsoft said that the idea behind the update was to convert pinned websites in the Start Menu to more visible tiles and a ‘bug’ resulted in the update adding Microsoft Edge PWAs of Office apps to the Start Menu in the process. The company further revealed that it’s pausing the “migration” that brought web apps to the Start Menu. However, the statement fails to answer a pressing question about the manner in which the update was pushed.

Windows 10 typically alerts users whenever a new update is ready and gives them the option to install the update during off-hours unless it includes a fix for a critical issue. Since the aforementioned update wasn’t critical in nature, it doesn’t make sense for Microsoft to force restart systems during active hours. Not only does this practice of forcing updates detract from the user experience, but it also gives us a clear look at Microsoft’s high-handedness when it comes to Windows updates. As The Verge points out, the move is another “proof that it (Microsoft) doesn’t respect your ownership of your own PC.”

In case you’re one of the several users who received the update before Microsoft paused the rollout, there is some good news. You can easily uninstall the Microsoft Office PWAs from your system by following a few simple steps. To do so, head over to the Apps & Features page in the Settings app, locate the PWAs in the list of installed apps and then click on Uninstall to remove them from your system.

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Via: The Verge

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MX Player is adding YouTube support and pinch-to-zoom for videos

While there is no dearth of video players on Android, there are a few options that are way more popular than the rest. MX Player is one such example, which rose to popularity because of its useful feature set. The video player includes several useful features, like picture-in-picture mode, subtitle gestures, file sharing, casting local files, and more, that make it one of the best video players on the Google Play Store. Now, with a recent beta release, MX Player is getting even more handy features like YouTube support and pinch-to-zoom for videos.

As per Android Police, the latest beta update for MX Player (v1.30.2 beta) brings support for pinch-to-zoom for videos. The feature will let you easily zoom into videos using the familiar pinch gesture on your device. The update also includes video playback speed controls, that will let you speed up or slow down video playback.

Additionally, the update also brings YouTube support to the app, which will let you easily search and play YouTube videos without the need to open up the YouTube app. And finally, the beta update also includes improvements for the file management feature on the app, which will now let you copy and move your audio and video files easily.

MX Player XDA Forums

Since MX Player is currently testing these features in a beta update, it might be a while before they roll out to users on the stable channel. However, in case you want to use the features right away, you can download the beta release from APK Mirror by following this link.

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Via: Android Police

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Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 launched in 32 variants for as low as $25

The all-new Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 has launched officially. A successor to the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+, the new variant comes more than a year after the Raspberry Pi 4 was introduced. According to the company, it will be offered in 32 variants and you can order one today starting at $25. The new Compute Module 4 is built on the same 64-bit quad-core BCM2711 application processor as the Raspberry Pi 4. It is said to offer faster CPU cores, better multimedia, and more interfacing capabilities compared to the previous-gen Compute Module 3+. For the first time, the company is also going to offer a choice of RAM densities and a wireless connectivity option.

The Compute Module 4 comes is said to bring in a new form factor and a compatibility break with earlier Compute Modules. Instead of the JEDEC DDR2 SODIMM mechanical standard that came with I/O signals on an edge connector, you now get I/O signals on two high-density perpendicular connectors — one for power and low-speed interfaces, and one for high-speed interfaces. In doing so, Raspberry has managed to reduce the overall footprint of the module letting users achieve smaller form factors for their products.

Coming to specifications, the Compute Module 4 offers support for dual HDMI interfaces at up to 4K resolution, a single-lane PCI Express 2.0 interface, 28 GPIO pins, dual MIPI DSI display, and dual MIPI CSI-2 camera interfaces. It will be offered in 1GB, 2GB, 4GB or 8GB LPDDR4-3200 SDRAM, and optional 8GB, 16GB, or 32GB eMMC flash storage.

Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 Lite without eMMC Flash Memory

For graphics, you get VideoCore VI, OpenGL ES 3.x, 4Kp60 hardware decoding of H.265 (HEVC) video. There is also support for 1080p60 hardware decoding and 1080p30 hardware encoding of H.264 (AVC) video. Apart from Gigabit Ethernet PHY with IEEE 1588, the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 has optional 2.4GHz + 5GHz 802.11b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 wireless connectivity.

IO Board

Additionally, there is a new IO Board that has been launched alongside the Compute Module 4. According to the company, this will break out all the interfaces from the Compute Module to standard connectors. You get two full-size HDMI ports, two USB 2.0 ports, a MicroSD card socket, Gigabit Ethernet jack, PCI Express socket, 40-pin GPIO connector, 12V power input jack, camera and display connectors, and a real-time clock with battery backup. The IO board will cost $35.

Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 with Antenna Kit

There is also the new Compute Module 4 Antenna Kit that comes with a whip antenna, a bulkhead screw fixture, and a U.FL connector to attach to the socket on the module.

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WhatsApp Web prepares to add support for making voice and video calls

WhatsApp will soon add support for making voice and video calls on the web, two features that have existed for years on mobile clients. WABetaInfo tore into a recent update to the web/desktop client (version 2.2043.7) and enabled the feature while it’s still in-development.

Image credits: WABetaInfo

As of now, voice and videos calls on WhatsApp Web appears to be in a beta stage. Luckily, WABetaInfo still managed to get the feature working, bringing us some screenshots to demonstrate what calls will look like on the web/desktop. When users receive a call on the web, a popup window will appear, allowing users to accept or decline the call. A different window appears when you make a call; it’s smaller and features controls to mute your mic and hang up.

WABetaInfo also said that Group Voice and Video calls are being tested for WhatsApp Web, which will be a great way to communicate with friends and family.

Image credits: WABetaInfo

Of course, voice and video calls are already available on WhatsApp for Android and iOS, so bringing the features to the web would merely bring parity. It would also bring more convenience to users, especially with so many people spending more time on computers while working from home. Updating WhatsApp Web would make users less reliant on their mobile devices.

Keep in mind that WABetaInfo isn’t affiliated with WhatsApp, so the features mentioned haven’t officially been announced. However, the website regularly uncovers features coming to WhatsApp before they’re widely available, giving users an idea of what to expect. Recently, WABetaInfo uncovered that WhatsApp was testing a redesigned Storage Usage section, along with several other new features.

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Samsung’s Galaxy Fit 2 and Wireless Charger Pad Trio are now available to buy

Is the Samsung Gear Sport Smartwatch not your speed? If you’re looking for a simple fitness smartwatch that tracks all your exercises with a small form factor, look no further than the Samsung Galaxy Fit 2, which is now available to buy.

Available in Black and Scarlet, the Samsung Galaxy Fit 2 is a smaller smartwatch that will still do everything you need it to track your exercises. Dynamic Tracking allows the Galaxy Fit 2 to automatically detect and track some of the most common workouts. You’ll also be able to track your sleep and notifications, and it’s a swim-ready smartwatch. The Galaxy Fit 2 cannot track your heart rate, but still represents a ton of value for just $60!

And for me, the best part is that this is small. I have small wrists, and most smartwatches look ridiculous on them. The only smartwatch that I found that fit me in the past was the Fitbit Alta, but I found Fitbit’s software and features lacking for everything I wanted. The Samsung Galaxy Fit 2 has a similar design but does way more with its fitness tracking and who it reacts to smartphone notifications. If you’re having trouble staying motivated with regular exercise, I think this is the smartwatch to get, with it straddling the line between affordability and functionality.

Samsung Galaxy Fit 2, Now Available

Looking for a no nonsense, affordable fitness smartwatch? For $60, the Galaxy Fit 2 is a no-thrills fitness tracker that looks great and does almost everything. With Dynamic Tracking of your workouts, up to 15 days of battery life, and the ability to track your swim, you won't be disappointed by this smaller smartwatch.

$60 at Samsung Store

This isn’t the only new item from the Samsung Store, though! The company has also launched the Wireless Charger Pad Trio, in black and white. As the name implies, you can charge up to three devices wirelessly at once with it, so if you have a phone, a pair of earbuds, and a smartwatch that all need charging, you’ll no longer need to worry about which device to charge first. The charger pad also has room for two phones, in case you share precious nightstand space with a loved one. $90 may seem like a high price, but Samsung’s previous wireless charging pads have been very reliable and this is likely the best triple charging option available right now.

Samsung Wireless Charger Pad Trio

Charge all your devices at once, without any fuss. The Wireless Charger Pad Trio has room for your smartphone, earbuds, and smartwatch all at once. Now you won't need so many wires snaking around your nightstand or work area!

$90 at the Samsung Store

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Samsung Reminder app update makes it easy to sync with Microsoft To Do

If you frequently use Samsung’s Reminder app to get things done, we have some good news: You can now sync up your tasks with Microsoft’s To Do app, making it easy to sync reminders across multiple devices.

The new functionality is available in an update to version 11.6 of Samsung’s Reminder app, which enables syncing with Microsoft To Do. If you agree to let the services sync, you’ll be asked to log in with your Microsoft credentials and approve the connection.

Unfortunately, tasks you’ve already created won’t sync. But once a connection is made, you’ll see everything under a new To Do tab at the bottom, which will display all your tasks.

There’s a new To Do tab at the bottom, where you can see your synced reminders. Credits: AndroidPolice

As Android Police points out, the functionality isn’t perfect. For one thing, Microsoft To Do doesn’t support images, so reminders with images will only be saved in Samsung’s Reminders app, which in turn won’t sync across devices. Although the feature says you can sync your reminders across To Do, Outlook and Teams, they’re only showing up to To Do so far, according to Android Police.

Turning on syncing will allow users to be more productive across devices, especially if you own products from different manufacturers. It would be nice if Samsung’s Reminders app was available outside of its own store, but syncing with Microsoft To Do is the next best solution, and further supports the partnership between the two companies.

You can download the update to Samsung’s Reminders app today from the Galaxy Store or from APKMirror.

Microsoft To Do: List, Task & Reminder (Free, Google Play) →

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