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October 2024 Google Play system update is now available for Galaxy devices

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Samsung is aggressively distributing the October 2024 patch for Galaxy devices, but it is just a security patch; now, with the device, they are starting to get new updates with the October 2024 play system update for Galaxy devices. let’s explore what’s new

October 2024 Google Play system update: what’s new

The October 2024 Google Play system update for Galaxy devices will include several new changes and features. More specifically, with the latest update, users will receive many new functionalities under different applications, including Google Play Store and Google Play services.

We have some new security and privacy features in Google Play services. More specifically, the wallet is getting a new shield of protection against threats. The Devices connectivity is improved: here, a new instant hotspot feature arrives, which will provide you the benefit of getting a notification about your visibility of the new hotspot

Meanwhile, the Google Play store has also received some new changes, such as a new popup message service for Play Games profiles from different places in the Play Store. New changes have also arrived to the suggest UI for an improved user experience.

With the latest update, you will get developer-provided animations on promotional content cards. Now, you can discover new ways to use Play discounts and earn Google Play points. For more information about the October 2024 Google Play system update, you can check the official changelog here

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Telegram update brings ability to set video quality for users

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Telegram has rolled out a new update for its users. The company has brought a new feature for its users, where they can then set the quality of video for a better experience. Along with this, the update adds some more new changes, like last edit timestamps, attaching media to sent messages, increasing limits for mini apps, and more. Let’s explore them all.

Enjoy videos without buffering

After the new Telegram update, users who receive any newly uploaded video in the large channels will enjoy the playback without buffering and faster loads. Now when you stream any video, it will automatically degrade the quality depending on the data speed for faster loads. Along with this, the user can also manually change the quality level, including high, medium, or low.

Adjust Playback speed

Telegram users can now seamlessly speedup videos via simple gestures such as holding on the right side of the video to activate 2x speed, while you can also do that by sliding right gradually. Once you release it, the playback speed will go back to normal

Chat-specific hashtags

Now group and channel owners can use the new format #hashtag@username for hashtags that only show posts and stores from the same chat when tapped.

Apart from these, the Telegram update also brings new facilities related to the bots that can use up to 1000 messages per second; this is an exponential change in the limit of bots, which earlier only had a capacity of 30 messages. It is worth noticing that increasing limits costs just 0.1 stars per message, which can be paid from telegram stars from the bot’s balance

To take advantage of the latest features, you just need to go to the Google Play Store and update the Telegram application from your device. The update was officially rolled out for the Android users a couple of days ago, so it should be available for all the users.

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Android Auto no longer supports Android 8 or older Galaxy devices

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Android Auto is one of the most useful car accessories; it provides several new features and utilities for drivers and passengers. It is an entertainment system that provides several multimedia features through a connected smartphone. The system is eligible to get new changes for the devices.

Android Auto users getting error messages on connected phones

According to the reports, users who are using the Android 8 or older devices are getting messages like “This phone no longer supports Android Auto.” It means users will not get the facility to use any of the new features of applications there smartphones.

Galaxy devices running on Android 8 or older versions also get affected

Google has officially confirmed that its Android Auto system will not support Android 8 or older devices. It means users who own Galaxy phones running on the same Android versions are also not supported by Android Auto.

If you are also one of the users, then you should consider switching to the latest Galaxy devices, as gradually more apps will lose support or compatibility from your device. If you are a Galaxy S series fan, then you can check out the Galaxy S24 series device or go for the midrange with Galaxy S24 FE smartphone. With the latest feature, you will also get the longer software support of seven years.

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Android 15 officially arrives with October Pixel drop for Pixel devices

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Yesterday, Google already posted about the availability of the Android 15 for the Pixel device, which made the user more excited. Now, without taking more time, the company has officially rolled out the Android 15 and October Pixel drop update. Let’s explore them all.

Android 15 stable update brought some useful changes

Google has rolled out Android 15 and October 2024 Pixel Drop for the Pixel devices. The stability for users brings the fixes over issues found in the beta update.

Apart from this, the latest software also brings several new safety features, such as theft detection. With this feature, the device is able to sense the theft and use the AI to lock it so the user will not be worried about the data leak.

Private space

With Android 15, users will also get access to private space where they can easily keep the sensitive stuff on their devices more secure. The private space supports apps.

Multitasking easier

With Android 15, the multitasking experience for the tablets. According to the official documentation, the Android will offer easier access to the apps. On foldables and tables, you can now easily pin and unpin your keyboard on the screen. This allows you to customize your layout and keep your favorite apps, like Google Photos or Gmail.

Apart from the Android 15, the October 2024 pixel drop is also served by Google, which has brought several new features in the existing functions, like it has brought more ways to use Gemini, like you can now use the Gemini with the buds, or you can also use the Gemini with the screenshots.

For pixel phones, a new Audio eraser arrived, which will help user remove the Audio from the video, Details for the microphone temperature; there are some more widgets arriving. For detailed information you can check the official article.

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