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Epic Games ditch Fortnite from Samsung Galaxy Store due to sideloading restrictions
Samsung is now shifting its focus to making its grip more secure on app installation. Due to concern regarding unauthorized applications, it introduced “Auto Blocker’ with One UI 6.1.1.
The Auto Blocker feature prevents users from sideloading applications from unauthorized sources and blocks any commands or software updates sent via USB. This feature leads to a boost in security, and as a result, Epic Games has removed Fortnite from the Galaxy Store.
Epic Games has ditched Fortnite from the Galaxy Store following Samsung’s decision to block sideloaded applications. These steps transparently hint at the concern between app developers and device manufacturers regarding app distribution control.
A report also suggests that the reason behind this decision was also due to “ongoing Google proposals to Samsung to restrain competition in the market for Android app distribution.”
A post on X, shared by Tim Sweeney, suggested this new strategy. The change comes as Epic Games also plans to bring its games to other mobile stores on iOS in the EU, for instance, AltStore and additional third parties. However, apart from this, there are no other reports regarding the future markets where Fortnite and other Epic Games titles will reside.
Noticeably, the new automatic blocking feature Samsung has introduced recently is not a new concept. Since Android smartphones have been trying to prevent installs from third-party sources for so long, this means that its new feature is an extra layer of security.
If you want to download Fortnite-like apps, you can easily do so via the Epic Games site, for which you have to disable auto-blocking for a while.
Samsung has officially announced that it will discontinue the Samsung Health monitor for Galaxy devices running on Android 9 to Android 11. Let’s explore more
Samsung Health monitor support end from December 23
Samsung has officially notified that it will discontinue the software support for the Samsung Health Monitor from December 23. According to the information, the Samsung health monitor new version 1.4.1 will support Android OS 9.0; support for 10.0 and 11.0 will be discontinued.
However, it doesn’t mean that the older version users will not get the functionality of the app. But it will be limited to ending the software support for the app for the respective Android version.
So Samsung has recommended its users update their phones to the latest version before the deadline to enjoy the services without any interruptions.
Samsung Health monitor features
There are many new features that will provide several new changes for the devices; let’s explore them more. Basically works along with the integration of the ECG function that lies within the Health Monitor app that allows users to receive notifications of their atrial fibrillation (Afib) or sinus rhythm while also calculating the heart rate rhythms.
As the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic are Wear OS-based Galaxy smartwatches, it’s also expected that all the newer smartwatches launched after the Galaxy Watch 4 will probably get the new irregular heart rhythm notification feature soon in future updates.
Moreover, you can easily activate the new irregular heart rhythm notification feature under the ECG tab in the Samsung Health Monitor app. To enjoy all these features, you should keep the app up to date.
Samsung Health offers many utility services, which provide the convenience of measuring health-related features. To provide improvements, the company frequently provides new updates. Now, with the latest update, it may bring some fixes for the recently released features.
Samsung Health update makes the Application more stable
Samsung has rolled out a new update for the Samsung Health application; the latest update is coming with version 6.28.2.003. Let’s explore more about it.
However, with the latest update, it comes with the older changelog, which says “new barcode food scanner functionality arrived for limited countries; now it supports the medication feature in more countries, including India and South Korea. The personal health record management feature is also added, making it easier to manage the health.
So there is no clue what’s new coming with the latest update, but it is expected that the update may surely bring more stability for the newly arrived feature and make more enhancements. If you want to install the latest update, then you can check it from the Galaxy Store on your device. The Application is not limited to the Galaxy devices so other user can update it from the Google Play store.
Samsung offers several new changes, which will provide features in the form of different apps. The company is expected to provide some new changes. Parental controls are one of them, and they provide functions to prevent managing your child’s account.
One UI 7 Parental controls update
Samsung has rolled out a new update for the Parent Controls app with firmware version 2.4.80.4. No new feature has been mentioned in the changelog. However, the company is expected to ensure compatibility with the application for One UI 7.
How to install
The latest update of Parent Control is now available for download. Users who own Galaxy devices running on Android 8 or above can download the update from the Galaxy store. Alternatively, you can also check the updates from external sources.
Parental control features
Samsung Parental Control offers several features that help you control your child’s Samsung account. You can easily take action via your device to restrict any of the functionality of the child’s device and monitor the activity online.