Samsung Keyboard
- Emoji Creator
Create your own emojis by combining two different emojis and customizing the animations for the pair. To create an emoji in the Messages app, tap the smiley face on the keyboard > Tap Try it out.
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Samsung Galaxy A21 Software Update
Verizon is pleased to announce a software update for your device. This software update has been tested to help optimize device performance, resolve known issues, apply the latest security patches and, when available, deliver new features.
Before you download:
- Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network, or make sure it has a strong Verizon wireless network connection.
- Ensure your battery is fully charged before starting the software update.
System Update 14
The details:
Release date: 09/26/2022
Android Security Patch Level: July 2022
Software Version: SP1A.210812.016.A215USQU7CVHB
What's changing:
This software update brings the latest Android OS 12 update and One UI 4.0, with new features, privacy settings, and improved customization that allow you to create your own optimized mobile experience.
The latest Android security patch and improvements are also included in this update.
Android OS 12 Update
Android OS 12 offers some of the newest ways to control your privacy, customize your phone, and get things done. It's Android, just the way you want it.
Color Themes
When you select from featured and downloaded wallpapers, you can select different device color themes based on your wallpaper colors. From Settings, go to Wallpaper > Color theme > select your favorite color theme > Done.
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- Grammar Correction
Samsung Keyboard now supports built-in grammar correction (Powered by Grammarly). Enable this in Samsung Keyboard settings > Suggest text corrections > English (US).
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Enhanced Privacy
Take control of your privacy with the new Privacy Dashboard, Permission Controls, and Camera/Microphone Indicator.
- Privacy Dashboard
Privacy Dashboard lets you easily view which apps are accessing your permissions. Then you can use the permission manager to enable/disable apps from accessing these. - Camera/Microphone Indicator
Whenever your phone is recording audio/video, a green icon will appear in the top right informing you if your camera or microphone is being used. This helps to ensure you're only recording when you want to.
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Camera
The Camera app now has a simpler, improved layout for Main and Pro modes.
- Advanced Quick Take
When using the Camera, you can hold the Shutter button to record a video (Quick Take). Now you can lock the Quick Take for hands-free recording.
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- Video Collages
In Samsung Gallery, you can now mix both photos and videos using Video Collages. From Gallery > Select More icon (3 dots) > Create > Collage.
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Driving Monitor
Digital Wellbeing has a new Driving Monitor so you can track your phone usage while driving. You can limit your app usage while driving and make sure you're driving safely.
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Widgets
Home screen widgets are redesigned for better visibility and ease of use. The new widget list gives you more information at a glance, and lets you personalize and decorate your home screen. You will also see recommended widgets to help your daily routine.
- Weather widget: a dynamic weather widget that changes background color based on the weather or time.
- Lock screen widgets have also been improved for more flexible usage.
- Calendar widget: added monthly view for "Today's schedule" in widget settings.
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Google Meet
Google has upgraded the Duo experience to include all Google Meet features. Google Duo will be replaced by the new Google Meet app, also available for download from the Google Play™ Store. After updating to Google Meet, Duo icons will be replaced with Meet icons.
Visit Google Workspace for more information.
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