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During the Galaxy S24 launch event in January this year, Samsung teased the Galaxy Ring. At MWC 2024, the company showcased the smart ring but didn't reveal many details about the product. Since then, we’ve been slowly and steadily getting more information about it. Today, we have some more information about the Galaxy Ring. According to a new report from Chosun Biz, Samsung is planning to link Galaxy Ring with Samsung Food and Samsung e-Food Hall. It is also planning to integrate the wearable with smart home appliances,…

Once you've created your first Vault, you won't find the Vaults entry in the Notifications pop-up. ZDNET/Jack Wallen From the resulting pop-up, click Create a New Vault. You can name your vault whatever you like. ZDNET/Jack Wallen The next screen offers you a security notice that essentially reminds you that, while CryFS is considered safe, there has been no independent security audit done to confirm this claim. Go ahead and click Next. Type and verify a password for your new vault. ZDNET/Jack Wallen …

Edge Lighting used to be a Good Lock-exclusive feature, but parts of it have since been simplified and added to One UI as a regular option for users who might not have access to the Good Lock platform. What is Edge Lighting? If the name didn't give it away, Edge Lighting allows you to add visual effects on and around the edges of your Galaxy phone's screen. These visual effects show up when you receive notifications on your Galaxy phone and vary from simple effects at the edge of the screen to more intricate designs…

Samsung could bring back the vertically scrolling app drawer later this year, according to a leak. The feature is said to be added through the Good Lock app via the One UI 6.1.1 update expected later this year. The feature is tipped to be added to the Home Up module. Notably, the Good Lock suite did offer a vertically scrolling app drawer earlier, but it was removed after the One UI 6.0 update last year, to the disappointment of many users.The information comes from a post by tipster @theonecid on…

. The device fits over various types of existing door locks and can be purchased on its own or with a separate keypad that has a fingerprint reader for easy unlocking. Thanks to Matter support, the SwitchBot Lock Pro can be paired with a Matter-enabled SwitchBot Hub Mini to add it to almost any smart home automation system you use. It works with Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, and more.Also: Oura Ring users can now sync data with Strava - here's how to turn it onAnd because thumb turns…

Last updated: March 4th, 2024 at 16:39 UTC+01:00 The default One UI experience has a horizontal scrolling app drawer and no options to change how this characteristic functions. In the past, Good Lock users could switch to a vertical scrolling drawer, but Samsung took that option away. Now, a Samsung Community moderator confirms it is coming back. According to a post on a Samsung Community thread (via @theonecid), the Home Up component of Good Lock will offer an option for vertical app drawer scrolling later this…

Instagram, the social media platform, recently added a new feature to its iOS app that will make clicking and posting Stories faster than before. The app now comes with a new lock screen widget that will directly open the Story Camera and allow users to click a picture or shoot a video and post it as a Story. Instagram is reportedly working on multiple new features. An earlier report highlighted that the company is bringing a Friend Map feature, which could be similar to how Snap Map functions.The new widget was added…

With iOS 17.4, Apple is making Stolen Device Protection even better by adding a new layer of protection when your iPhone is stolen or lost. Still, criminals might still try to steal your bank data or other sensitive data.BGR has already explained how Screen Time can help you prevent having your data exploited by criminals by locking your iPhone apps behind it, though it’s not a perfect solution. Thankfully, there’s now an even better way to protect your data from prying eyes, or if your iPhone is stolen. In…

Aqara, an excellent smart home device manufacturer, has taken to a major crowdfunding platform to help fund a new smart lock — only to have its funding goal absolutely smashed.Aqara was only looking for around $10,000 in funding on Kickstarter for its new smart lock, but it has now picked up well over $250,000. That’s an extra $240,000 if you’re paying attention — looks like users are excited for the new device.The Aqara U200 smart lock lives up to that ‘smart’ descriptor with tons of ways to unlock your door, voice…

Image Source : APPLE Representational Image The Control Center on iPhones and iPads lets you quickly access settings even when your device is locked. However, this convenience can be a security risk. To protect your privacy, you can turn off Control Center access on your lock screen. Here's how: Image Source : INDIA TVSteps to disable control centre access on…