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Samsung Calendar app gets dark/light mode, improved handwriting tool and more with February 2023 update
Samsung is rolling out a new February 2023 update for its Calendar app that brings a bunch of new features and improvements to the users. Additionally, it optimizes the app’s stability and sweetens its performance in every possible aspect.
As per the in charge of the Samsung Calendar app, the application is getting a new automatic shape correction function in handwriting. If you draw a shape by handwriting (without lifting the S Pen) and wait for the long press, it will automatically be entered as a corrected shape.
Next, the app is getting its own dark or light mode option, which will let users set the calendar mode independently from the screen mode of the phone Settings app.
In the meantime, it installs the ability to show your work profile Calendar on the Galaxy Watch. When you use the work profile, it will be updated to show calendar data saved in the work area on the watch.
To do this, you need to set ‘Link personal and work calendars’ in the Work area calendar app settings. Once done, when you store a work profile in the work area linked to the calendar clock, it will also display on the clock.
Lastly, the latest Calendar app update also brings new Member-specific permission settings and link invitation functions. You can create a shared calendar through Calendar Settings >> Calendar Management >> + Create a Shared Calendar.
Now you can set the privileges (read/edit) of invited members through Basic Edit Permissions. You can invite members easily and quickly by ‘Share invitation link’.
If you hit the ‘After’ button at the bottom, a calendar without members is created so you can add a schedule to share first and then invite members.
What’s new:
- Added automatic shape correction function in handwriting
- Added the ability to set the calendar app’s own dark/light mode
- Show Work Profile Calendar on Watch
- Shared calendar member permission setting and link invitation function added
Moreover, the Samsung Calendar app is getting this feature-riched February 2023 update with build version v12.4.03.4000. It is currently spotted for Korean customers, however, it should soon expand in more markets.
In case you need a guide on how to get the latest version of the Samsung Calendar app, firstly, head over to the Galaxy Store and tap on the menu icon (three horizontal lines). Now click on the Updates option and you will see all the app updates available on your phones.
Finally, tap on the download button in front of the app and the downloading procedure will begin. Once done, you can open the application and get advantages of the latest additions.
Samsung has kicked off the March 2023 update for the Reminder app, which carries version 12.4.03.8. The latest update adds new features to the app to provide a better experience.
March 2023 update for the Samsung Reminder app brings the Edit category button to More options. Now, you can edit the category of the Reminders easily.
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In addition, the update also added a View details button to check notification details separately on the lock screen where notification details are set to be hidden. Whenever a notification arrives, you can click on the View Details option to check the details of that reminder, which are usually hidden on the lock screen.
Apart from this, the company also fixes common Samsung Reminders issues that users were facing in the previous update. The latest update is available on Galaxy Store, which weighs 24.74 MB package.
Through Galaxy Store, you can install the latest update by tapping the Updates option under the Menu of the app. We recommend users download the latest update to enjoy the new features of the Reminder app on their Galaxy smartphone.
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The update is compatible with Galaxy devices running Android 13-based One UI 5.1 or One UI 5.0. It is an initial rollout so it may take some hours/days to reach all eligible Galaxy devices.
Samsung Reminder 12.4.02.600 update now available for One UI devices
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy and One UI 5.1 software deliver an exceptional experience on the Galaxy S23 flagships. One UI 5.1 is the smoothest Android skin of Samsung, but scrolling the Galaxy Store app is the worst experience, for some Galaxy S23 users.
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According to reports, the display refresh rate drops below 60Hz while scrolling in Galaxy Store on the Samsung Galaxy S23 series. This reduced refresh rate destroys the pro-grade user experience, which is available on other, even third-party applications.
When you scroll the screen in Galaxy Store, you would face stutter (a low refresh rate) on all Galaxy S23 smartphone models. Even, you might head toward system Settings to ensure whether your phone running on Adaptive motion smoothness or not.
It’s worth mentioning that the low refresh rate support for Galaxy Store feels like budget phone usage to the S23 consumers. And probably, it might not be an S23-limited issue, as Samsung’s own app distribution platform doesn’t feel smooth on more Galaxy phones too.
There are also talks that the recent firmware update destroyed Galaxy Store’s scrolling smoothness on the Galaxy S23 series. Anyway, Samsung must look into the matter and re-optimize the Galaxy Store for the latest flagship, custom chipset, and the new One UI 5.1 software.
If you are facing the same issue on your Galaxy S23 phone, try clearing the Galaxy Store cache and user data once, followed by a reboot. It should somehow make the experience better, and as a temporary solution, we suggest you access Galaxy Store only for One UI app updates, as everything is already available on Play Store.
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Google Play Store received this month’s first update on March 2nd. Now, Google started to release version 34.9.11 update to the Play Store app market as part of the 5th release in March 2023.
As always, there’s no changelog for the Google Play Store version 34.9.11 update. However, the company may have added under-the-hood improvements in order to enhance your experience while discovering apps, games and other stuff along with refined download and install functions.
How to update Play Store officially:
- Open Google Play Store app, hit the Profiles icon to expand the options
- Tap the 2nd last option entitled “Settings” followed by “About”
- You’ve reached the destination, finally hit “Update Play Store”
Google Play Store update usually gets downloaded in the background as soon as the release becomes available on your device. When you restart your phone, the installation begins and concludes quickly so you can have the latest version of the app market.
Not recommended | You can also sideload the latest version before its public release via APKMirror.