OnePlus Launcher 4.5.4 adds a swipe down gesture to access OnePlus Shelf

Over the last couple of weeks, OnePlus has released a couple of updates for the stock OxygenOS launcher app — OnePlus Launcher. With version 4.4 of the launcher, OnePlus added a redesigned App Switcher to the launcher with a smaller and more uniform UI and a new quick search gesture to help users find installed apps easily. Version 4.5.2 of the launcher then hinted at a new unified search feature called SearchPlus or OnePlus Scout, which would allow users to search for apps, contacts, settings, shortcuts, and more from a single search bar. Now, the company is rolling out version 4.5.4 beta of the OnePlus Launcher which comes with a new gesture to access the Shelf feature.

According to a recent post on the OnePlus community forums, OnePlus Launcher beta version 4.5.4 is now rolling out to users who have enrolled in the beta program. The update introduces a new gesture for OnePlus Shelf, which will allow users to quickly access the feature by swiping down on the home screen. To enable the gesture, you’ll need to long-press on the home screen and then tap on the Home Settings option to head to the launcher settings. Here, you’ll have to tap on the new Swipe down to access option and then tap on the toggle in the top right corner to enable the gesture.

Once the gesture is enabled, you’ll be able to swipe down from anywhere on the home screen to bring up the OnePlus Shelf. For the unaware, OnePlus Shelf is the company’s alternative to the Google Discover feed, which houses shortcuts to some of your favorite apps and a couple of widgets. Just like the Google Feed, the feature could be accessed by swiping right on the home screen in previous versions of the OnePlus Launcher.

It’s worth noting that the new OnePlus Shelf gesture is currently only available in the OnePlus Launcher 4.5.4 beta release on OnePlus 8 series devices in North America and the EU. The company hasn’t released any information regarding a wider rollout yet.

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Source: OnePlus Community forums

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Motorola starts rolling out the Android 10 stable update for the Moto G7 Play

Motorola reserves the “Play” moniker for the lower-range and budget segments, which means software updates are slightly delayed on these particular variants. For example, the OEM excluded Moto G7 Play users to date from getting the taste of Android 10, while the regular Moto G7, as well as its “Plus” and “Power” variants, already received the Android 10 update. The wait is now over, as Motorola has finally started rolling out the Android 10 OTA to the Moto G7 Play via stable channel.

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People familiar with Motorola’s update terminology should be aware of “soak testing”, which is a fancy name for usual pilot beta evaluation phase before the stable release. We first came to know about G7 Play’s Android 10 soak test build in early May, but it was riddled with numerous bugs such as broken fast charging and severe battery draining. Hopefully Motorola corrected them in the stable build, which is currently available for download in Brazil.

Thanks to Reddit user u/dontreadthisnickname for the screenshot!

As you can see, the stable Android 10 build for the Moto G7 Play is tagged as QPY30.52-22, albeit the version number may differ across countries and/or carriers. The OTA introduces all the new features that Google rolled out with Android 10, including a system-wide dark mode, gesture navigation, smart replies, and more. Motorola Brazil’s regional update tracker has not been updated yet, which indicates the company opts for a staged rollout scheme.

An important thing to note, the Moto G7 Play is still running legacy 32-bit software, even after the Android 10 update. Despite using a 64-bit processor (Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 to be precise), Motorola refused to ship 64-bit software with this phone. The reasoning behind this decision is not clear, though, but it does hamper aftermarket development because there is no simple way to reuse code components from other members of the G7 family.

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OnePlus Launcher 4.5.4 adds a swipe down gesture to access OnePlus Shelf

Over the last couple of weeks, OnePlus has released a couple of updates for the stock OxygenOS launcher app — OnePlus Launcher. With version 4.4 of the launcher, OnePlus added a redesigned App Switcher to the launcher with a smaller and more uniform UI and a new quick search gesture to help users find installed apps easily. Version 4.5.2 of the launcher then hinted at a new unified search feature called SearchPlus or OnePlus Scout, which would allow users to search for apps, contacts, settings, shortcuts, and more from a single search bar. Now, the company is rolling out version 4.5.4 beta of the OnePlus Launcher which comes with a new gesture to access the Shelf feature.

According to a recent post on the OnePlus community forums, OnePlus Launcher beta version 4.5.4 is now rolling out to users who have enrolled in the beta program. The update introduces a new gesture for OnePlus Shelf, which will allow users to quickly access the feature by swiping down on the home screen. To enable the gesture, you’ll need to long-press on the home screen and then tap on the Home Settings option to head to the launcher settings. Here, you’ll have to tap on the new Swipe down to access option and then tap on the toggle in the top right corner to enable the gesture.

Once the gesture is enabled, you’ll be able to swipe down from anywhere on the home screen to bring up the OnePlus Shelf. For the unaware, OnePlus Shelf is the company’s alternative to the Google Discover feed, which houses shortcuts to some of your favorite apps and a couple of widgets. Just like the Google Feed, the feature could be accessed by swiping right on the home screen in previous versions of the OnePlus Launcher.

It’s worth noting that the new OnePlus Shelf gesture is currently only available in the OnePlus Launcher 4.5.4 beta release on OnePlus 8 series devices in North America and the EU. The company hasn’t released any information regarding a wider rollout yet.

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Source: OnePlus Community forums

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Motorola starts rolling out the Android 10 stable update for the Moto G7 Play

Motorola reserves the “Play” moniker for the lower-range and budget segments, which means software updates are slightly delayed on these particular variants. For example, the OEM excluded Moto G7 Play users to date from getting the taste of Android 10, while the regular Moto G7, as well as its “Plus” and “Power” variants, already received the Android 10 update. The wait is now over, as Motorola has finally started rolling out the Android 10 OTA to the Moto G7 Play via stable channel.

Moto G7 Play XDA Forums

People familiar with Motorola’s update terminology should be aware of “soak testing”, which is a fancy name for usual pilot beta evaluation phase before the stable release. We first came to know about G7 Play’s Android 10 soak test build in early May, but it was riddled with numerous bugs such as broken fast charging and severe battery draining. Hopefully Motorola corrected them in the stable build, which is currently available for download in Brazil.

Thanks to Reddit user u/dontreadthisnickname for the screenshot!

As you can see, the stable Android 10 build for the Moto G7 Play is tagged as QPY30.52-22, albeit the version number may differ across countries and/or carriers. The OTA introduces all the new features that Google rolled out with Android 10, including a system-wide dark mode, gesture navigation, smart replies, and more. Motorola Brazil’s regional update tracker has not been updated yet, which indicates the company opts for a staged rollout scheme.

An important thing to note, the Moto G7 Play is still running legacy 32-bit software, even after the Android 10 update. Despite using a 64-bit processor (Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 to be precise), Motorola refused to ship 64-bit software with this phone. The reasoning behind this decision is not clear, though, but it does hamper aftermarket development because there is no simple way to reuse code components from other members of the G7 family.

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Samsung begins rollout of blood pressure monitoring app for the Galaxy Watch Active 2 in South Korea

Samsung has yet to enable the long-anticipated ECG support on the Galaxy Watch Active 2, but the company continues to work towards making the Galaxy Watch Active 2 more useful. Earlier this year, Samsung had announced a blood pressure monitoring app for the smartwatch which would allow users to regularly measure and track their blood pressure without the need of a cuff (for the most part). The whole functionality had been approved for use in South Korea, and now, Samsung has begun rolling out the feature to the Galaxy Watch Active 2 users in the region.

Samsung had promised that the functionality would make its way to the smartwatch in the third quarter of this year, but it has arrived earlier than scheduled, much to the delight of users in that region. South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety had given its clearance for the Samsung Health Monitor application at the time of the first announcement, so the rollout for the feature was imminent.

To monitor blood pressure on the Galaxy Watch Active 2, users will need to first calibrate the smartwatch and the app with a traditional cuff. They will then be able to tap to “Measure” the blood pressure anytime, anywhere through pulse wave analysis via the wrist sensors on the wearable. The Samsung Health Monitor app will then analyze the relationship between the calibration value and the blood pressure change to determine the blood pressure. Results can be synced to the app on your phone, letting you track readings and fluctuations over a longer period of time.

Samsung has assured that ECG tracking will also be supported on the Samsung Health Monitor app in South Korea within the third quarter of this year, and the feature had been cleared for the region recently. There is no new information on when blood pressure monitoring and ECG tracking would be made available to regions outside of South Korea, so we can presume the timeline of Q3 2020 to remain in place. Samsung also plans to gradually expand the feature to other watches in its existing lineup subject to hardware constraints. It’s upcoming Samsung Galaxy Watch is also expected to come with these functions in place.

Samsung Galaxy Watch XDA Forums

If you cannot wait to get the blood pressure monitoring functionality on your smartwatch, there is already a way to unofficially sideload the function outside of South Korea.

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Source: Samsung

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OnePlus’ new smart TVs will support Dolby Vision and the company’s “Cinematic Display” and “Gamma Engine” technologies

OnePlus entered the smart TV segment in India last year with the launch of two premium 4K QLED TVs. The TVs were launched at a starting price of ₹70,000 (~$990 at the time) and were heavily criticized for their exorbitant pricing. In response, OnePlus recently revealed that it was working on two new affordable smart TVs for the Indian market. OnePlus is scheduled to launch the new TVs on July 2nd and we already know that the company will be offering a 32-inch and a 43-inch model.

OnePlus TV XDA Review: Bells and Whistles with Practical Awesomeness

Thanks to a Bluetooth SIG listing of the TVs, we also know that the 32-inch model may sport an HD panel (1366 x 768), and the 43-inch model may feature a Full HD (1920 x 1080) panel. Both the smart TVs will also include support for Bluetooth 5.0. Furthermore, the company has teased the tentative pricing for TVs, revealing that at least one model will be priced below ₹20,000 (~$263). Now, in a recent post on the OnePlus community forums, the company has revealed a few more details about its upcoming smart TVs.

According to the post, the new TVs will feature OnePlus’ Cinematic Display technology with panels that cover 93% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, even on the entry-level TV. Along with that, the mid-range model will utilize OnePlus’ Gamma Engine suite of technologies which “includes a range of processing enhancements, such as super resolution, dynamic contrast, MEMC, color space mapping, anti-aliasing, and noise reduction” to improve picture quality. Much like the Q1 series, the upcoming OnePlus smart TVs will also feature Dolby Vision certification.

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Source: OnePlus community forums

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Samsung begins rollout of blood pressure monitoring app for the Galaxy Watch Active 2 in South Korea

Samsung has yet to enable the long-anticipated ECG support on the Galaxy Watch Active 2, but the company continues to work towards making the Galaxy Watch Active 2 more useful. Earlier this year, Samsung had announced a blood pressure monitoring app for the smartwatch which would allow users to regularly measure and track their blood pressure without the need of a cuff (for the most part). The whole functionality had been approved for use in South Korea, and now, Samsung has begun rolling out the feature to the Galaxy Watch Active 2 users in the region.

Samsung had promised that the functionality would make its way to the smartwatch in the third quarter of this year, but it has arrived earlier than scheduled, much to the delight of users in that region. South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety had given its clearance for the Samsung Health Monitor application at the time of the first announcement, so the rollout for the feature was imminent.

To monitor blood pressure on the Galaxy Watch Active 2, users will need to first calibrate the smartwatch and the app with a traditional cuff. They will then be able to tap to “Measure” the blood pressure anytime, anywhere through pulse wave analysis via the wrist sensors on the wearable. The Samsung Health Monitor app will then analyze the relationship between the calibration value and the blood pressure change to determine the blood pressure. Results can be synced to the app on your phone, letting you track readings and fluctuations over a longer period of time.

Samsung has assured that ECG tracking will also be supported on the Samsung Health Monitor app in South Korea within the third quarter of this year, and the feature had been cleared for the region recently. There is no new information on when blood pressure monitoring and ECG tracking would be made available to regions outside of South Korea, so we can presume the timeline of Q3 2020 to remain in place. Samsung also plans to gradually expand the feature to other watches in its existing lineup subject to hardware constraints. It’s upcoming Samsung Galaxy Watch is also expected to come with these functions in place.

Samsung Galaxy Watch XDA Forums

If you cannot wait to get the blood pressure monitoring functionality on your smartwatch, there is already a way to unofficially sideload the function outside of South Korea.

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Source: Samsung

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