Samsung is set to rebrand its content aggregator feature, Samsung Free, as Samsung News. The new name reflects an increased focus on news content and a shift away from the Watch and Play tabs. Samsung News will now combine the Read and Listen tabs to provide an updated experience that makes it easier for users to find and interact with news on their phones.

The feature, which was first pre-installed on Galaxy S21 flagships with One UI 3 in late 2020, aims to compete with Google Discover. Samsung News will offer users relevant news stories with just a single swipe on the Home screen.

This update is a clear indication that Samsung wants to compete with Google Discover and establish itself as a major player in the news aggregation space. It will be interesting to see how Samsung News is received by users and whether it can successfully rival Google’s popular content aggregator.

The update will be rolled out sequentially from April 18, starting with version 6.0.1 of the Samsung Free app. Samsung will continue to offer free TV and games through its TV Plus and Game Launcher apps, but with the removal of the Watch and Play tabs, it is clear that the company wants to focus on news content. This move could potentially attract more users to Samsung News, as it offers a more streamlined and focused approach to news aggregation.

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Samsung and Microsoft are long time partners. Recently, they had extended the partnership for further digital transformation in real estate and property management. Now, Samsung is bringing its services to Microsoft’s Windows 10 platform as a report by ALumia says Quick Share, Samsung Free, and Samsung O are coming to the Microsoft store.

Samsung’s Quick Share is an answer to Apple’s AirDrop. It allows seamless sharing of Photos, Videos, and Documents across devices. Now, this App is reportedly appearing on Microsoft Store for a few. Although it is yet to reach everyone, users who have One UI 2.0 and above on Galaxy devices can enjoy this feature.

Once available, you can use the Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, or Samsung’s SmartThings platform(eligible ones) to share content from Phone to Laptop/Desktop.

In addition to the Quick Share, Windows 10 users will also get other apps like SamsungFree and Samsung O. Here, the Samsung Free was formerly called Samsung Daily. It is like a one-stop-shop for News, TV, and Play.

For the TV section, the App will reportedly show exclusive content that is available on the Samsung TV Plus. For the unware, this video rental service launched in 2016. However, it made the service and expanded to more galaxy phones last year.

The Samsung TV Plus includes a collection of Documentaries, and other entertainment services from over 150 channels. That said, the SamsungFree will also have a News section(News from Various sources compiled), and a Play section(Free Games).

That said, the Samsung O for Windows 10 is currently a mystery. The report says that this could be a clone app of some kind. This service is said to roll out on the Microsoft Store in a few days and let’s wait to find out what it brings to the Windows’ table.

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