Month: November 2022

One UI 5 Update Releasing for These Flagship Galaxy Devices
After Galaxy S22 series, Samsung is now releasing the latest One UI 5.0 version for its previous year’s flagship models. In the new report, the company has distributed a major Android 13 version for older devices. The last year’s Galaxy S21, S21+ & S21 Ultra, previous Galaxy S20, S20+ & S20 Ultra, and Galaxy Note 20 & Note 20 Ultra phones have received new updates. It is the first time that Samsung has released major software versions for any Galaxy device.
In the early morning, Galaxy S21 received its new version, and now the remaining models are getting it in different regions. With this trend, we can assume other devices including mid-range devices will soon get the update.
The firmware version N98*BXXU5GVJE has been released for Note 20 series. The Galaxy S20 series gets the G98*FXXUFGVJE firmware number. And the Galaxy S21 series receives the G99*BXXU5DVJC firmware number.
In Android 13, users can notice speedy UI, improved animation, changed notifications, call backgrounds as per contacts, advanced Wi-Fi, secured files, seamless sharing, more settings to Samsung Keyboard, and lots of changes.
All these firmware updates are available to download in European countries. In no time, Samsung will open it for the remaining countries, and within two weeks, it will reach the US. You can visit the Settings – Software Update- Download and Install option on the phone to see the pending update.
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November 7, 2022
Galaxy S23 will Be a Qualcomm Snapdragon Exclusive
For the next Galaxy S23 series, Samsung has decided to go with only Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets. It was the rumor for almost a year, and now it has finally been stopped by Qualcomm executives. Qualcomm CFO Akash Palkhiwala has confirmed it in his latest tweet on social media. It is welcome news for Samsung users as they can now get a Galaxy S23 smartphone with only one option – Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
When it comes to performance, Qualcomm’s chipset always beats Samsung’s Exynos by some margin. And this trend always follows every year. Users don’t find it a good value for their money as another user received a more refined model.
In the last few years, Samsung has minimized the production of Exynos chipsets for its flagship devices. With Galaxy S22, there are only a few countries that received Exynos-powered models. Now, from this year there will be only Qualcomm-powered devices in all the major markets.
According to an industry expert, the chipset will produce enough power to speed up Galaxy S23 series. The Galaxy S23 Ultra would get an advanced ISOCELL 200MP camera sensor to capture excellent images in many corners. The remaining models to see an increment in camera performance.
The display sizes will be 6.1-inch for S23, 6.4-inch for S23+, and 6.8-inch for S23 Ultra. For the fresh flagship devices, Samsung to release the One UI 5.1 version. In the new round of rumors, the company might announce the Galaxy S23 trio in the first week of February.
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November 4, 2022
Peloton App Lands for Wear OS 3
The main rival app to Apple Fitness+, the Peloton app has launched for Wear OS 3 watches. The good news is Apple Fitness+ is not available for the Wear OS platform, so it will not get any competition here. It is a fitness app and you will get most of the essential workouts inside it. In the premium services, users can get benefit from over 30 professional coaches, who guide them in different exercises. They also provide you with live sessions and personal coaching if that is what you want.
At current, the Peloton app only supports Wear OS 3-powered smartwatches. It means you can use it on Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 5, Fossil Gen 6, Google Pixel Watch, and Montblanc Summit 3 devices.
Inside the app, you will find indoor running, outdoor running, treadmill running, strength training, yoga, HIIT, meditation, stretching, cardio workout, walking, and more exercises. Heart tracking is possible with one tap, but biking is not possible in this version. Biking might have been reserved for the next app update.
Frankly, all these workout modes are available in pre-installed apps like Samsung Health. Still, some users like to prefer third-party tools that solely focus on specific features. It has been mastered in some areas and users like them.
Note some functions here have hidden behind the paywall. To unlock premium tools, get their paid subscription with one month’s trial. The Peloton app will take a few more months to reach every region, as it only landed in a few countries. Head to the Play Store to install it.
November 1, 2022