One UI 4.1 update arrives on the Samsung Galaxy A22 5G and three other phones

Samsung is bringing Android 12 with One UI 4.1 to four more A-series smartphones this week, growing its portfolio of handsets that feature the latest version of Android. The devices being updated are the Galaxy A22 5G, Galaxy A21s, Galaxy A03s, and the Galaxy A02s.

Galaxy A22 5G

The 4G edition of the Galaxy A22 picked up the Android 12 update back in May. Now, the Galaxy A22 5G is receiving a taste of Android 12 with One UI Core 4.1 in the form of software version A226BXXU4BVF7. So far, it’s the SM-A226B variant to which the new build has started rolling out in Thailand and Malaysia.

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G XDA Forums

Galaxy A21s

It appears the Android 12 update for the Galaxy A21s is only available in Russia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong at the moment, but it should roll out to additional markets in the coming days. The latest firmware version is identified as A217FZHU8DVF6, which is meant for the SM-A217F model.

Samsung Galaxy A21s XDA Forums

Galaxy A03s and Galaxy A02s

The same update of Android 12 with One UI Core 4.1 is also rolling out to the Galaxy A03s (model number SM-A037F) and Galaxy A02s (model number SM-A025F, SM-A025M) in select regions. For the Galaxy A03s, the software version is A037FXXU1BVFB and it is available across several Asian countries. The Galaxy A02s, on the other hand, has received the new build in the form of build A025FXXU4CVF4 in Russia and A025MUBU4CVF4 in Panama.

Samsung Galaxy A02s XDA Forums

All of the updated firmware releases include the June 2022 security patch, according to the release notes. Notably, the aforementioned devices skipped One UI 4.0 and jumped directly to 4.1.

As always, the updates are rolling out in batches. Having said that, if you are no stranger to PC-based flashing, you can skip the waiting queue. To do so, grab the latest release directly from the company’s Firmware Update Server (FUS) and flash it manually on your Galaxy device.

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Source: Samsung Update Server (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

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NewPipe 0.23.1 rolls out with playback improvements and several bug fixes

The developers behind the NewPipe open-source YouTube client have released a new update for the app. The latest release (v0.23.1) brings playback improvements thanks to DASH support, along with several bug fixes. In a blog post regarding the update, the team reveals that the DASH support should result in the app feeling a whole lot faster. Following the update, videos should load faster, and you should see a noticeable performance improvement while seeking through videos.

Along with DASH support, NewPipe 0.23.1 fixes repeated buffering while playing YouTube videos, lets users view recently ended YouTube livestreams, and introduces support for more  resolutions and formats. Check out the section below for a list of all the significant changes in the latest release.

NewPipe 0.23.1 changes and bug fixes

• Now DASH is used as the preferred means for YouTube playback instead of progressive HTTP, improving loading times in playback and seeking. This has made the app faster by an order of magnitude! No more waiting after tapping on a YouTube video!
• According to some users, repeated buffering while playing YouTube videos also seems to have become an issue of the past.
• Recently ended YouTube livestreams are now fully playable, right from the beginning.
• In YouTube, some more resolutions and formats are now available for playing.
• Fixed seeking on PeerTube videos with only HLS streams (that is, most PeerTube videos). Now PeerTube is finally usable!
• Fixed crash on PeerTube videos with an audio-only stream.
• Fixed playback of SoundCloud HLS-only tracks.

The blog post further adds that the team won’t release a new build of NewPipeExtracter along with the latest update, even though most of the changes mentioned above were made to the NewPipeExtractor. Furthermore, it notes that following the update users should be able to convert a remote playlist into a local NewPipe playlist. The release also brings a few more improvements and bug fixes, and you can learn all about them by clicking on the source link below.

NewPipe is one of the best YouTube Vanced alternatives out there. If you haven’t checked it out already, you can download it from the project’s GitHub page.

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Windows Terminal 1.15 Preview adds keyboard text selection and scroll marks

Microsoft has updated the preview version of Windows Terminal to version 1.15, bringing along a couple of significant improvements to the user experience. First off, there’s now the ability to use mark mode to select text using the keyboard.

By pressing Ctrl + Shift + M, users can enter mark mode, and once it’s enabled, you can hold Shift while pressing the arrow keys to select text. You can also press Ctrl + A to select all the text in the Terminal’s buffer. It’s a seemingly small improvement, but if you’re used to selecting text with the keyboard in other apps, it can be very beneficial.

In addition to this, Windows Terminal Preview 1.15 adds experimental support for scroll marks, so you can more easily find something specific in your terminal history. Scroll marks can be navigated using terminal actions to jump directly to a specific mark, or you can also enable the ability to see scroll marks on the scroll bar so you can manually search for the text you want. As mentioned, this feature is still experimental and Microsoft warns that it’s subject to changes, but it’s certainly another welcome addition for those that heavily use the Windows Terminal.

This release also comes with a few smaller improvements, including support for the DECPS escape sequence, which allows users to play sounds through the terminal, plus new keyboard accelerators for the Windows Terminal’s shell extension, so you can use keyboard shortcuts to open files or folders in Terminal, Terminal Preview, or Terminal (Dev).

Alongside the Windows Terminal Preview 1.15 release, Microsoft has also made the previous preview version, 1.14, available in the stable channel. This version includes the ability to set a single background image for Terminal layouts with multiple panes, spreading the image across the panes. It also packs some visual changes to various elements of the UI, including tabs, the scrollbar, and more to bring it more in line with the Windows 11 design language.

You can update Windows Terminal Preview through the Microsoft Store, or download it using the link below if you’re interested. You can also install the stable channel of Windows Terminal, though it should be pre-installed on Windows 11.

Windows Terminal (Free, Microsoft Store) →

Windows Terminal Preview (Free, Microsoft Store) →

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Leaked Galaxy Watch 5 series renders give us a 360-degree view of Samsung’s upcoming smartwatches

Over the last few weeks, we’ve seen multiple leaks about Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch 5 series. So far, we’ve learned that Samsung will offer two models in the new lineup, the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, both of which will feature larger batteries and faster charging capabilities. In addition, we’ve spotted details about the color variants for both models and the rumored pricing. However, none of the previous leaks have given us a look at the updated design. That changes today, as renowned leaker Evan Blass has shared renders of the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro (via 91mobiles), which give us a 360-degree view of Samsung’s next-gen Wear OS smartwatches.

The following renders give us our first look at the premium Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, showcasing an updated design with a new magnetic strap and no rotating bezel around the display. Like the Galaxy Watch 4, it features two buttons on the right edge, with one of them featuring a red accent.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro

The watch also looks to have a microphone on the right edge and a speaker grille on the left edge. As spotted previously, the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro will come in two color variants — black and titanium.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro

The regular Galaxy Watch 5, on the other hand, isn’t all that different from the Galaxy Watch 4 in terms of design. It features a traditional watch-style strap, no rotating bezel, two buttons on the right edge, and a speaker grille on the left edge.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5

The non-Pro variant will come in a couple of additional colorways and two case sizes. Both models will likely be available in Bluetooth-only and LTE variants.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5

Looking at the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro side-by-side, you’ll notice that the display on the premium model is slightly recessed. The raised bezel should do a decent job of protecting the display from nicks and bumps in day-to-day use. The regular Galaxy Watch 5 doesn’t offer the same protection and it’s display sits flush with the bezel.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5

Samsung will likely unveil the Galaxy Watch 5 series alongside its next-gen foldables sometime next month. We’ll make sure to let you know as soon as we have more details about the upcoming Galaxy devices.

What do you think of the updated Galaxy Watch 5 series design? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Level up Samsung’s Edge Lighting feature with Edge Lighting Infinity

Since most modern Android smartphones don’t feature a notification LED, OEMs offer some really cool alternatives to alert users of incoming notifications. Samsung, for instance, offers the Edge Lighting feature on its devices, which lights up the edges of the display whenever you receive a new notification. The feature is quite customizable, and it gives you the option to select from a variety of cool effects and change the color and duration of the edge lighting. However, it isn’t as customizable as XDA Recognized Developer jagan2‘s new Edge Lighting Infinity app.

The Edge Lighting Infinity app takes Samsung’s built-in Edge Lighting feature to the next level by offering you a wide array of additional customization options. It lets you customize the Edge Lighting duration, pick from a wide array of styles and colors, repeat Edge Lighting for missed notifications, and much more.

Check out the section below for a full list of Edge Lighting Infinity features:

• Edge Lighting Infinity features:
  • Control Edge Lighting duration.
  • Set a custom time interval (in seconds, minutes, or hours!).
  • Repeat/persistently show Edge Lighting for configurable number of recent notifications or for all unread notifications from all apps.
  • Edge Lighting by default will show at least once per unread notifications for all eligible apps. You can block a list of apps from repeating the Edge Lighting.
  • Edge Lighting styles, including app-based colors, and notification content-based colors, transparency, width, and effect customizations.

An alpha version of the Edge Lighting Infinity app is now available on the Play Store, and you can try it out by following the Play Store link below. In the XDA forum support thread for the app, jagan2 notes that while the app is compatible with all Samsung devices running Android 10 or later, it’s currently been tested on a limited number of Android 12 devices. If you face any issues on your phone, you can leave your feedback in the XDA forum thread linked above.

Edge Lighting Infinity (Free, Google Play) →

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A high-end Apple Watch using better materials could arrive in 2022

There is a pretty good chance that we are getting a new Apple Watch this year. Apple has updated its watch yearly since the release of the first one back in 2015. While there have been several different versions, it looks like Apple Watch Series 8 could see a new entry in its lineup — one that is focused on extreme sports athletes.

According to Bloomberg, the new Apple Watch geared towards extreme athletes could arrive with a larger display and bigger battery. But what’s new is that it could offer better protection from physical wear due to its improved materials and design. Apple could adopt a flatter look, which has been rumored for years. The new watch is expected to use a stronger metal than the aluminum or stainless steel found on the current models. It will also have a stronger screen that is more resistant to impacts.

A new higher-end model in the Apple Watch lineup

Although different in design and materials, the watch will have the same feature set as the Apple Watch Series 8. The new watch will have a screen size nearing two inches (1.99-inches to be exact) and will also have a resolution of 410 pixels by 502 pixels. It’s anyone’s guess as to how Apple will utilize the larger screen real estate, but a bigger screen, is always a better thing, especially on a small device. The main draw for this year’s watch is its rumored ability to measure body temperature, which could be used to detect fevers.

Despite being all-new, the new watches might still use the older processor found on the Watch Series 6 and Watch Series 7. Although pricing has not been confirmed, the new entry in the Apple Watch lineup is expected to sit at the highest position, which means it will cost more than the stainless steel model currently being sold.

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Source: Bloomberg

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iOS 16 beta 3 increases security with Lockdown Mode

Today, Apple released iOS 16 beta 3 to its developer community. The new beta offers plenty of new features like iCloud Shared Photo Library, a new wallpaper, new lock screen fonts, and Lockdown Mode. While Apple has been pretty good about keeping its customers’ data private, it is taking things to the extreme with the new Lockdown Mode in the latest beta release.

Ivan Krstić, Security Engineering and Architecture at Apple, describes the feature as:

Lockdown Mode is a groundbreaking capability that reflects our unwavering commitment to protecting users from even the rarest, most sophisticated attacks. While the vast majority of users will never be the victims of highly targeted cyberattacks, we will work tirelessly to protect the small number of users who are. That includes continuing to design defenses specifically for these users, as well as supporting researchers and organizations around the world doing critically important work in exposing mercenary companies that create these digital attacks.

Lockdown Mode will offer the most comprehensive security on iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Ventura. It will limit communication by disabling attachments to messages and link previews. It will also limit complex web technologies from executing when browsing the internet. Apple services like FaceTime will also have limitations in place, disabling all incoming communications unless initiated. Lastly, configuration profiles and wired connections will be blocked when devices are locked. This might seem extreme, but it is all in place to prevent attacks or exploits from occurring.

Apple states that this is just the beginning of Lockdown Mode, with improvements to come in the future. Because of this, the company has established a new category in the Apple Security Bounty program that specifically focuses on Lockdown Mode. The company is also making a $10 million grant available to the Dignity and Justice Fund. Once again, Lockdown Mode isn’t for your everyday person, but if you want to give it a go, be sure to update to the latest iOS 16 beta.

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