Gboard color theme syncs with the wallpaper on Android 12

At Google I/O 2021, the company divulged the new Android 12 design called “Material You.“ The theme is all based on personalization. Also, there's an engine code-named “monet” which generates a palette of color based on your home screen wallpaper to use as a system theme. Accordingly, Gboard on Android 12 is bringing support for syncing the keyboard theme with the wallpaper colors.

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To be more precise, Gboard will collect color from the wallpaper and apply the respective theme on the keyboard. Google recently released the Android 12 Beta 3 for Pixel users. But, this functionality is not related to this as the feature was already present. After successfully crossing the testing stage, the feature is finally rolling out to Pixel users.

This is the new addition to the Android 12 “monet” theme which optimizes the overall UI, all based on your wallpaper. As of now, the functionality can only be seen on Google’s own smartphone. While the other Android users will have to wait to see this new wallpaper-based theming system. As per Google, the Android 12 monet theme will be one of the major revamps to the Android UI in several years.

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Once this feature makes way, the user will see a new “Dynamic color” theme under the Google Keyboard app theme settings. Moreover, it will be worth watching how different custom OEM skins will handle this theming system.

The last update for the Gboard was when Google released the keyboard to Wear OS first time in years. This drove in several features including speech recognition, swipe to write, and much more. Following this was an upgrade that allowed easy access to the objects in the clipboard, that too without opening the menu.

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[Update: July 2021 Security Patch] Galaxy Note 10 series Updates Tracker

Samsung released the Galaxy Note 10 lineup in August 2019. There are 5 flagships in the Note 10 series, one of which was a 5G variant of the original Note 10. Like every other flagship, these devices sported the latest Android 9 Pie and powerful hardware of early 2019. This includes Snapdragon 855, dual band Wi-Fi, BlueTooth 5.0, Gorilla Glass 6, UFS 2.1 storage, 8-12 gigs of RAM, and much more. 

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Note: This is an updates tracker and will be updated regularly with the Galaxy Note10 series updates.

Galaxy Note 10 series Updates Tracker

• [July 16th, 2021]: July 2021 security patch is rolling out to the unlocked variants of Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+. The latest update arrives on firmware version N97xU1UES6FUF1 in the USA on AT&T, Bluegrass Cellular, Comcast, Sprint, Tracfone, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Xfinity Mobile’s networks. According to Samsung's documentation, it fixes the Bluetooth-related risk and other 20 vulnerabilities. Moreover, the Android Auto bug is also addressed via this package.


• [June 10, 2021]: The Verizon-based Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus smartphone is grabbing the June 2021 Security Patch. The update can be identified by versions N970USQS6FUE3 and N975USQS6FUE3 respectively. Apart from these, the 5G variant of Note 10+ will grab N976VVRS6FUE3. As it is a security patch update, it might include Optimizations, Bug fixes, and improvements. Head here to know more details about this build.


• [April 15, 2021]: Samsung has diverted its eyes to Verizon‘s Galaxy Note 10 series. The new software brings enhancements to the system, fixes for some bugs, and new camera features. Additionally, it is accompanied by the latest, April 2021 Android security patch. Talking about the features and other details, visit our dedicated article.


• [March 23, 2021]: Samsung started seeding out One UI 3.1 to Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ users in Canada. The latest software carries the build version N970WVLU6FUBH for Galaxy Note 10 while the Galaxy Note 10+ update can be identified with version number N975WVLU6FUBH. The package brings all the One UI 3.1 goodies and more features. T know further details, click here.


• [March 17, 2021]: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 on Verizon and AT&T network is receiving the One UI 3.1 update. The new update carries firmware version N97xUSQU6FUBH for Galaxy Note 10 models. Along with a bundle of new features, the build also enhances privacy by introducing the March 2021 security patch. Tap here to know what exciting this package carries.


• [March 3, 2021]: Galaxy Note 10 Lite is grabbing a new update with One UI 3.1 skin. The update is unfurling in France via Firmware version N770FXXU7EUB3. Also, it brings the latest March 2021 security patch. Though there is no official update log published, but you can see here what features arrive with the latest skin.


• [February 16, 2021]: Samsung has started seeding out the February 2021 Security patch update to the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+. Identified by the firmware version N97xFXXS6EUB2 is rolling out in many countries. The security patch brings various new fixes to enhance the overall security of the device. It even improves the performance and stabilizes the device.


• [January 22, 2021]: The Korean giant has now started rolling out the January 2021 update to the Galaxy Note 10+. The update is currently being rolled out in phases in a few countries via firmware version N975FXXU6EUA5. The update increases the overall system stability, performance, and security of the device. Apart from the security patch, the brand has mentioned that the update fixes certain bugs.


• [August 2, 2020]: Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Note 10 + has started receiving the Security Patch update for the month of August 2020. The update is unfurling in Germany via the N97xFXXS6CTGA Firmware version which weighs around 169MB in size. Apart from the latest Security Patch, bug fixes, enhancements, the company has not mentioned the features in the Changelog.


• [June 15, 2020]: Samsung has started rolling out the June 2020 Security patch update. The new build is rolling out in Spain with the firmware version N770FXXU3BTF1. This is a minor bump and does not bring any new additions to the smartphone. Though, internally, it enhances privacy and reduces the risk from various vectors.


• [June 12, 2020]: Note 10 Lite is getting the latest June security patch in various countries. Additionally, the device is also receiving the One UI 2.1 update in India. The newer update comes with the firmware version N770FXXU3BTE5. It brings new features like AR emojis, Custom Filters, Single take and Pro modes for the camera, and more. This update also includes Quick Share and Music share options. Additionally, users can use a revamped keyboard with support for undo/redo, AR Emojis, and multilingual translation. Visit our dedicated page for more information.


• [February 28, 2020]: Starting from Germany, Samsung is seeding a new update for Galaxy Note 10 in various European countries. The new firmware version N97FXXU2BTB5, N975FXXU2BTB3, and N975FOXM2BTB3 are now available on respective Galaxy Note 10 variants. It brings improved face to unlock recognition and also improved gesture navigation along with other changes. Also, the build enhances overall system stability with several bug fixes on the board. For precise details on this update, head here.

As the update is having a phase-wise rollout, it may take some time to reach all the units. Meanwhile, you can head to Settings > So

ftware updates > Security updates to check the update manually. We also suggest you switch over to a WiFi network before downloading the update to avoid data charges.

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Motorola Moto G 5G is finally receiving the Android 11 update

Motorola update train is moving in its own good time. The Lenovo-owned firm is cultivating Android 11 to the Moto G 5G smartphone. The device was launched last year in November with Snapdragon 750G 5G powered by Android 10 out of the box. In Fact, Moto G 5G is one of the early devices built on 5G technology.

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The Android 11 update for Moto G 5G can be identified by build version RRV31.Q2-36-14-14. Concluding from the number, the firmware seems to be rolling out in the USA. Though, the official changelog is currently not available.

However, the Android 11 update usually includes features like chat bubbles, easy conversations, smart device control, one-time permissions, enhanced dark theme mode, native screen recorder, smart media controls, and much more. The latest security patch, June or July 2021 can also be a part of this software update.

Hopefully, the company will toss it with some under the hood performance improvements,  new animation, some internal enhancements, extra features, and bug fixes for the device. Additionally, the own goodies by the giant like Moto Gametime, Moto Audio, and equalizer are also likely to arrive with the package.

Also, there’s no information available right now about the wider release. However, we can expect it shortly in the coming days. Motorola G 5G users from the United States can see a notification if the update reaches their device. Alternatively, the user can also manually track the update. To do this head to Settings > About > Software update > Check update, tap on Download and install if the build is available.

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The new Google Recorder update adds support for more English dialects

Around the launch of Pixel 4, Google debuted its recorder app in 2019. With features like voice recognition and auto transcription, the app was a revolutionary introduction. However, the latter trait is most appreciable for American English. Now, Google is finally adding more English dialects to the Google Recorder.

 

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Also, the voice recognition feature is not perfect, this as well is addressed with this update. Last month, Google announced to launch new features for the app including Pixel drop, Call Screen, car crash detection, and more English dialects. Keeping its words, Google Recorder now supports Singaporean, Australian, Irish, and British English. This will definitely help the users and evermore the app to know different accents.

To change the transcription language in the Google Recorder, visit the app's settings. Alternatively, you can simply tap on the language button that appears in the Transcript tab while recording. Select the language you want to download, approximately 50MB in size, and use it as offline speech recognition.

Once downloaded, you can expect the app to understand your speech better using the best dialects. Furthermore, Google Recorder is using the Speech On-Device API (SODA) for the purpose of speech recognition. Accordingly, you can also expect an enhanced performance of Google speech recognition as well.

The fresh update for the Google Recorder app is live globally for Pixel users. So, update your app through Google Play Store to see the performance improvements and new features.

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Google Drive for Android gets audio playback speed and notification controls

Google Drive is one of the best options when it comes to storage and sharing. However, the platform is not right for every file format such as audio. The Drive app media player is not preferable, but Google is changing the scenario with this new update. The fresh build brings a couple of new features including audio playback speed.

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To be more precise, Google Drive is receiving better audio control at various speeds. Additionally, the platform is getting access to notifications control. The feature is already present in several music player apps and services, and finally, Google Drive has decided to adopt this. Though, it is hard to say that users will switch to Drive as their default media player.

Once updated, you will notice buttons to play and pause the audio straight from the notification panel. This is helpful in case the user wants to switch over to another app while continue listening to the track. Moreover, the user has the power to speed up or slow down the playback audio according to preferences.

Though people will not choose Google Drive as the main media player, still the buttons can prove to be useful. For instance, the buttons will improve your experience when you are listening to lectures, speeches, and other recordings shared via Google Drive.

The build can hit as the usual server-side update, but you can still try flashing the new version via Google Play Store. In case, the features do not show up, hold on for some time till the feature makes its way to your Android smartphone.

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‘Something went wrong’ with Disney+, fix in progress

The American OTT streaming service platform, Disney+ (pronounced Disney Plus) is reportedly not working or crashed on the Xbox platform for many users across the globe. The infuriate subscribers have taken this issue to online social platforms like Twitter. They probably want attention and explanation about the problem and a fix for the same.

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It's been few hours since Disney Plus is not working on the Xbox platform and the user's complaints are increasing rapidly on Twitter and Reddit. It's been a while since opening the streaming service app displays an error message quoting "Something went wrong. Please try again later."



The 'later' went for hours and finally, the Disney+ help team has acknowledged the problem on Twitter. They confirmed that the helpers are working to address the issue faced by the Xbox users for the past few hours.

"We are working to get this resolved ASAP. For now, try accessing the service on another supported device if possible," says the Disney+ support team.

Though, the team does not mention any exact timing of when the problem will be fixed but, sooner or later, the users will get to play videos anyway. Also, Disney Plus has not mentioned any reason behind the lag on Xbox devices. It could probably be because of the recent update that arrived on the OTT platform for Xbox, not sure though.

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[Update: July 2021 security patch] Samsung Galaxy Fold Updates Tracker

In Q1 2019, Samsung officially launched Galaxy Fold with Android 9 Pie. The phone features a 7.3-inch screen paired with 12GB RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage. Under the hood, it powers an octa-core processor based on Snapdragon 855 chipset and Adreno 640 GPU. In the shooting department, the phone houses a 12MP triple rear camera and a 10MP dual front snapper.

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Note: This is an update tracker and will be updated regularly with the latest update releases for the Galaxy Fold.

Samsung Galaxy Fold Updates Tracker

• [July 2021]: Galaxy Fold is the latest device to join the July 2021 Security Patch update party. The update has started hitting the devices in France via the firmware number F900FXXS5EUF3. Unfortunately, the changelog of this update remains a mystery right now. Nonetheless, as it is a regular monthly patch, we can expect known bug fixes, improvements, and minor changes.


• [March 31, 2021]: The company has now started lining up the April 2021 Security Patch update to the Galaxy Fold users. The update can be identified on the firmware version F900FXXU4EUCF, and it is currently rolling out only in France. However, we can expect a wider release shortly. Head here to know more details on this build.


• [February 26, 2021]: Galaxy Fold is grabbing the One UI 3.1 update on firmware version F900FXXU4EUBF. Presently, the update is live in France, while it will soon it other regions as well. The build brings minor UI changes, private share, object eraser tool, Google Home smart devices controls, and it removes GPS location from images.


• [February 16, 2021]: Samsung Galaxy Fold is receiving Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update. The update with the firmware version F900U1UEU4DUA3 features Android 11 like chat bubbles, a conversation section in the notifications area, one-time permissions, and a media playback widget. There’s also a refreshed user interface and enhanced stock Samsung apps including UI 3.0 skin on top coupled with February 2021 security patch.


• [July 10, 2020]: Samsung has recently pushed out the July 2020 Security Patch update for its Galaxy Fold devices. The update with the F900FXXS4BTF2 Firmware version is currently rolling out only for the international LTE variants only. As of now, the users from European markets, Kazakhstan, and Russia are experiencing the update.The patch reports bug fixes and a few optimizations.


• [June 9, 2020]: Samsung started rolling out the June 2020 Security patch update for the unlocked versions of Galaxy Fold. The update comes with the firmware version  F900U1UES3BTE1 in the USA. The package brings stability improvements, security loophole fixes, and bug fixes that were posted last month in Google & Samsung community Forums.


• [June 5, 2020]: Samsung has released the June 2020 security patch for the 4G variants of Galaxy Fold. The build arrives on the F900FXXS3BTE1 firmware version for European variants. According to the changelog provided by the company, the update includes only the new security patch, and no new features were added to this update.


• [May 13, 2020]: The May 2020 security patch is rolling out for the Galaxy Fold units in the UK. the update arrives on firmware versions F907BXXU3BTDD. Along with the security enhancements, the new update also adds some new features related to the camera along with general bug fixes. Click here to know what more you will get with this package.

As the update is having a phase-wise rollout, it may take some time to reach all the units. In the meantime, you can head to Settings > Software updates > Security updates to check the update manually. We also suggest you switch over to a WiFi network before downloading the update to avoid data charges.

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[Update: July 2021 Security Patch] Samsung Galaxy A2 Core Updates Tracker

In April 2019, Samsung debuted the Galaxy A2 Core smartphone featuring a 5.0-inch PLS IPS display. Under the hood, it is powered by an Octa-core processor based on Exynos 7870 Octa Chipset. The smartphone equips a single 5MP camera on the rear and the front side. It offers Android 8.0 Oreo onboard paired with 1GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage.

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Note: This is an update tracker and will be updated regularly with the latest update releases.

Samsung Galaxy A2 Core Updates Tracker

• [July 15th, 2021]: Samsung has started rolling out the current security maintenance, July 2021 to the Galaxy A2 Core. Presently, the update is unfurling in India via the firmware version A260GDDSBAUF1. While the units in other regions will also get similar treatment soon. This is a minor bump in safety level and does not add any new additions. Though, the patch fixes almost 20 privacy and security-related risks along with the much-reported Android Auto bug.

As the update is rolling out in phases, it may take some time to reach all the units. Meanwhile, you can head to Settings > Software updates > Security updates to check the update manually. Also, we suggest you switch over to a WiFi network before downloading the update to avoid data charges.

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OnePlus Watch latest update refreshes the UI and fix the erratic GPS issue

With the launch of the OnePlus Watch alongside the OnePlus 9 series, users seem to face several issues and flaws in the software experience. To overcome these, the company is trying to make it up by sending updates to the wearable. Now, OnePlus is rolling out another update with firmware version B.62.

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The latest firmware B.62 addresses some issues that hinders the experience of the OnePlus Watch users. The build brings some changes to the user interface and adds new designs. In addition, this build fixes the "accuracy and speed" of GPS positioning.

As per the changelog, the new design includes a refreshed volume button. Furthermore, the package optimizes the remote camera interface and enhances the dial details. Other details like dates are also added to the dialer to make it look better. OnePlus has also improved the interface buttons that makes it more convenient. Here is the precise changelog issued by the company.

Changelog

• Design
  
  
  
  • Optimize the design details of some dials, make them look better, and add some information such as date;
  
  
  • Optimize the layout of some interface buttons, making them more intuitive and convenient to use;
  
  
  • The newly designed volume control function makes adjustment easier and convenient;
  
  
  • Optimize the remote control camera interface;
  
  
  
  


• Workout
  
  
  
  • Improved the accuracy and speed of GPS positioning
  
  
  
  

However, before flashing the update, OnePlus says to make sure that the watch battery is more than 40%. Also, don’t forget to keep your watch and mobile phone close to each other and ensure that Bluetooth is connected during the upgrade process.

As usual, the update is incremental i.e; it will roll out to limited users at first. A broader rollout will follow in the next few days.

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