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How to remap Bixby 2.0 on the Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Samsung Experience 9.5 got rid of the ability to disable the Bixby button. However, you can still remap Bixby 2.0 on the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. Here's how.
Samsung released Bixby 2.0 with the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. Bixby 2.0 made promises of being way better than Bixby 1.0 which launched last year with the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. I have been using the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 for a few days and in my view, Bixby 2.0 is basically the same as 1.0 but missing some features I liked. So like any sane human being, I found a way to remap it. Below are instructions on how to install and use the two best remapping apps for Bixby 2.0 on the Galaxy Note 9.
Google Play Games tests new leaderboard design & other UI changes
Google Play Games is testing a redesign of the leaderboard and multiplayer window. The design uses the new Material Theme guidelines.
Google is testing a new user interface for the Google Play Games leaderboard and multiplayer window. The menus are getting the new Material Theme interface that has been rolling out to apps. This adds the new light color design and updated font.
[Hands on] Snapchat Alpha is a faster, cleaner version of Snapchat
The latest version of the Snapchat app has a new Snapchat Alpha interface which is way faster and much cleaner than the old version. We go hands-on.
Last November, Snap announced that Snapchat for Android was going to be rebuilt with a focus on performance and ease of use. It has been close to a year since they announced this redesign and we have yet to hear anything about it, until now. We have managed to enable the new design to showcase what it looks like, and we also have a video comparing the old and new versions to show how much better the new Snapchat Alpha performs.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is official: Specs, Pricing, Availability, and Features
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is official. Learn all about its hardware specifications, pricing, availability, and software features right here!
After months of waiting and many leaks, Samsung has finally officially announced the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. The leaks have already unveiled the design, hardware specifications, and most of the new software features, but today, Samsung confirmed everything during its Unpacked event in New York. We also know when the phone will be available, the different configurations, what accessories it will have, and finally how much it will cost.
Fortnite Mobile on Android announced: What you need to know
Fortnite Mobile on Android has finally been announced. Samsung and Epic Games made it official today during the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9.
Fortnite Mobile on Android has finally been announced. Samsung and Epic Games made it official today during the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. We reported on this about 2 weeks ago. Epic Games has announced that Fortnite Mobile for Android will be exclusive to Samsung Galaxy smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 edge, Galaxy S8/S8+, Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S9/S9+, Galaxy Tab S3, and Galaxy Tab S4. After an initial exclusivity period, it will be available for more supported Android phones. Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and Galaxy Tab S4 owners will get an exclusive Galaxy skin in-game.
Here are the new items we discovered in Fortnite Battle Royale Patch 5.2
Fortnite Battle Royale patch 5.2 is coming this week. We've data-mined the release to find the new skins, dances, items, game modes, and more.
Fortnite Mobile on Android is launching soon, and we have the installer APK file. From it, we have found evidence further corroborating that the mobile game will launch exclusively on the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and possibly on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4. Pre-orders of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will get 15,000 V-Bucks according to output from Epic Games' entitlement API. Interestingly, the APK file for the Android release is already on the v5.2 patch, which is set to go live on other platforms later this week. Thanks to this early access, we have been able to data-mine the game's resources to determine what new items would make their way into the upcoming patch.
Here's the minimum requirements to play Fortnite Mobile on Android
Can your phone run Fortnite Mobile on Android? Here's the list of minimum hardware requirements, as data-mined from Epic Games' own website!
Epic Games is gearing up to launch Fortnite Mobile on Android soon, as the company previously announced the game would launch this summer. The game's launch was delayed because Samsung and Epic Games will reportedly be partnering to launch Fortnite Mobile at the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 unveiling on August 9th. Unfortunately, all rumors point towards Fortnite Mobile on Android launching as a Samsung Galaxy Note 9 exclusive for at least 30 days, and at worst a Samsung Galaxy exclusive for up to an additional 3 months. The exclusivity will allow Samsung Galaxy owners to get free V-Bucks among other in-game items. Once the exclusivity is over, Epic Games will allow supported devices to download and install the game from their website (and not the Google Play Store, surprisingly.) Our list of supported devices is based on data from Epic Games' own website, but now we have found the minimum requirements that an Android device must meet to play Fortnite Mobile on Android.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 pre-orders will get 15000 V-Bucks in Fortnite Mobile
According to code found from Epic Games' entitlement API, users who pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will get 15000 V-Bucks in Fortnite Mobile on Android
Fortnite Mobile for Android is expected to launch soon. Epic Games, the creators of Fortnite, announced back in May that the popular free-to-play battle royale game will be available this summer. According to our source, Samsung and Epic Games have partnered to launch Fortnite Mobile on Android exclusively on the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. Reportedly, the game will be exclusive to the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 for 30 days and will remain a Samsung Galaxy exclusive for up to an additional 3 months. Part of the exclusivity deal reportedly involves Epic Games giving away V-Bucks, skins, emotes, and more to those who pre-order the new Samsung Galaxy smartphone. We have now found evidence that Epic Games will be giving 15,000 V-Bucks to users who pre-order the Galaxy Note 9.
Samsung Good Lock and its add-ons get updates with many improvements
Samsung has pushed an update for its Good Lock apps once again. Good Lock is made up of a group of apps that allow the user to customize parts of the UI.
Samsung has pushed an update for its Good Lock apps once again. Good Lock is made up of a group of apps that allow the user to change and customize parts of the UI. Most of these updates are just bug fixes, but some include some new features.
These smartphones will support Fortnite Mobile on Android
Fortnite Mobile on Android launches soon. Epic Games' website confirms that 40 devices will be supported at launch. Here are the devices it'll support.
Fortnite Mobile on Android is a long-awaited upcoming release of an already massively popular game. Since launching on Apple iOS, users of Android smartphones and tablets have been wondering when Fortnite would launch on their devices too. The Android release has apparently been delayed as we recently reported that it will be launching as an exclusive with the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. This exclusivity will supposedly last 30 days. After 30 days, Fortnite Mobile on Android will become available for all supported Android devices. If you're wondering if your device will be supported, we've got the list of supported Android devices taken straight from Epic Games' own website.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 to support Samsung DeX without DeX Pad or DeX Station
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will launch DeX without a special Samsung DeX Station or DeX Pad. All you will need is a USB Type-C to HDMI adapter.
Samsung launched Samsung DeX with the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. It was what Samsung believed to be the future of the mobile workstation, but it was pretty much a flop. Not very many people used DeX because the station was too expensive and inconvenient. Samsung is looking to make up for that with the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. Our source is saying that you will be able to use DeX without a special DeX Station or DeX Pad. All you will need is a USB Type-C to HDMI adapter. WinFuture was able to corroborate this information first.
Source: Samsung Galaxy Note 9 to launch with Fortnite Mobile, Ninja may appear at Galaxy Unpacked
Samsung is partnering with Epic Games to launch Fortnite Mobile alongside the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 with Samsung specific features and more.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is launching next month at Samsung Unpacked 2018. While the Android enthusiast community has been interested in the latest Samsung flagship due to its larger 4,000mAh battery and smart, Bluetooth S Pen features, the device itself seems mostly an iterative improvement over the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Samsung needs something truly special to entice the average buyer into considering the Galaxy Note 9. According to a trusted source, it seems that Samsung is partnering with Epic Games to launch the much-awaited Fortnite Mobile for Android with the Samsung Galaxy Note 9.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 S Pen features confirmed via Galaxy Tab S4 firmware
A look inside the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4's firmware has revealed the features of the Bluetooth-enabled S Pen on the Samsung Galaxy Note 9.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is launching in just under 3 weeks, which means it's time for the leaks to start intensifying. The S Pen on the Samsung Galaxy Note series of smartphones is what makes the Note, well, the Note. This year's upgrade of the Galaxy Note series is going to include an updated, Bluetooth-enabled S Pen with some new, smart features. The smart features on the new S Pen have been rumored, but now we are able to confirm many of these features thanks to leaked firmware from the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 running Android 8.1 Oreo (the only Samsung device with Android 8.1). Since the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will also run Android 8.1 Oreo, the files from the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4's firmware can be examined to look for any references for the Bluetooth-enabled S Pen—and there were many references.
Samsung Good Lock addon brings swipe gestures to the Galaxy S9/Note 8/S8
A Samsung Good Lock addon called "One Hand Operation +" has been updated with swipe gestures on the Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy Note 8, and Galaxy S8.
Just a month ago, Samsung released Good Lock for Android Oreo. Since then they have updated the apps that comprise Good Lock 2018 for the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ with new features. The "One Hand Operation +" addon was updated a few days ago with new edge gesture features to help make life easier when using the phone with one hand.
Samsung is still sending advertisements to users via push notifications
Samsung was caught sending ads with push notifications 3 years ago. Despite much critisicm, they are doing it again with Push Services.
Samsung phones have a reputation for having a lot of bloatware pre-installed. At one point, there used to be a Samsung equivalent application for every Google app pre-installed. Nowadays, the software situation is a bit better with a lot less bloatware preinstalled on the latest Galaxy flagship devices. One area where Samsung hasn't improved on is their penchant for sending advertisements via push notifications.
Samsung Experience Launcher adds home screen rotation to the Galaxy S8/Galaxy Note 8
In an update to the Samsung Experience Launcher, Samsung seems to have added support for home screen rotation to the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8.
In an update to the Samsung Experience Launcher yesterday, Samsung seems to have added support for home screen rotation to the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, and Galaxy Note 8. This was a feature only available on the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ until this update. This now allows for users to enable a landscape mode in settings.
Multi-device and tablet support in Google Duo is now rolling out
Google Duo is Google's video calling app, and it's finally getting support for multiple devices and Android tablets. The feature is rolling out now.
Back in February, an APK Teardown we performed showed that Google Duo would support multiple devices on an account for making and receiving voice and video calls. This feature has now started to roll out to some users. Also, support for Android tablets is now here as well.
Samsung Good Lock addon brings new Always on Display/Lock Screen clock designs
An addon for Samsung Good Lock adds new Always on Display & Lock Screen clock designs for the Samsung Galaxy S8, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, & Samsung Galaxy S9.
Samsung released a revamped version of Good Lock last week with a new addon system for UI customization. It was first released to just South Korea, but then it was expanded into the United States on Monday. Today, Samsung Good Lock has been updated with a new app called ClockFace. It works on any Samsung Galaxy smartphone running Samsung Experience 9.0 (Android 8.0 Oreo) such as the Samsung Galaxy S7, Samsung Galaxy S8, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, or Samsung Galaxy S9.
How to get the latest Samsung Good Lock on any Samsung Galaxy phone running Oreo
Samsung Good Lock 2018 is available for Android Oreo phones like the Samsung Galaxy S7, Samsung Galaxy S8, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, and Samsung Galaxy S9.
Today Samsung released the updated version of Good Lock that works on any Samsung Galaxy device running Android Oreo like the Samsung Galaxy S7, Samsung Galaxy S8, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, and Samsung Galaxy S9. It was showing up in the Galaxy App store in South Korea but not in other regions. Fortunately, it was extracted from existing devices and is now available for all. Unlike the older version of Samsung Good Lock for Android Marshmallow, getting it up and running requires more than just installing a single APK file. We'll show you what's new and how to set it up.
How to setup Steam Link on Android to play Fortnite
Epic Games announced Fortnite mobile for Android, but it hasn’t been released yet. For those who want to play Fortnite on mobile, we can use Steam Link.
The Steam Link app was released for Android just a few weeks ago. It allows you to stream games from Steam to your phone and play them with a Bluetooth controller. Fortnite is one of the largest games ever as it just hit 125 million players. Epic Games announced Fortnite mobile for Android, but it hasn’t been released yet. For those who want to be able to play Fortnite on their phone before Epic Games releases it for Android, follow the guide below. Note that this will require a Bluetooth controller, a PC or Mac that can run Fortnite, and the Android device to be on the same wireless as the computer. Keep in mind that even though the title says Android, these instructions will also work for devices running iOS.