Similarly, there is
screen pinning ability which allows users to keep a specific app or screen in view while making other apps disappeared from the phone.
Not exact matches
You also get to enjoy some new features, such as pinch and stretch and Snap Views, Offline reading plus auto - downloading on WiFi, new library management features and the
ability to Bookmark pages in app, or
pin magazines or articles to the Start
screen.
The Galaxy Note 8 Always - On Display features shortcuts to apps, icons for your latest notifications, music controls and the
ability to
pin a
screen off memo from the S - Pen.
We've got more improvements coming in future app updates that will be delivered through the Store Beta including a Live Tile showing what's currently playing,
pinning favorites to your Start
screen, exploring the full catalog and listening to Radio with an Xbox Music Pass, support for Kids Corner, the
ability to shop for music in the Store Beta, and more.
There are also new features like
pinning notes to the top of the Always - On display, send a Live message to friends, which is basically a handwritten GIF via the S - Pen, the
ability to write on the
screen, etc..
The update adds support for more languages including right to left languages such as Arabic, allows for easier sharing of the app through NFC or QR codes, the
ability to search apps or contacts and
pin them to the home
screen, and if your phone gets stolen, you can now remotely wipe the device thanks to InTune integration.
However, Galaxy Note 8 adds the
ability to
pin screen off memos to the Always On Display and then edit them on the Always On Display.
Since the update takes the device from Android 4.4.4 to Android 5.1, it includes Lock
Screen notifications, Material Design, the new Recent Apps page, the Quick Settings flashlight, enhancements to Quick Settings, the ability to open multiple user accounts, screen pinning, Battery Saving Mode, 64 - bit ART compiler that opens apps faster, and the Smart Lock that allows a trusted device to unlock your ha
Screen notifications, Material Design, the new Recent Apps page, the Quick Settings flashlight, enhancements to Quick Settings, the
ability to open multiple user accounts,
screen pinning, Battery Saving Mode, 64 - bit ART compiler that opens apps faster, and the Smart Lock that allows a trusted device to unlock your ha
screen pinning, Battery Saving Mode, 64 - bit ART compiler that opens apps faster, and the Smart Lock that allows a trusted device to unlock your handset.
Snapping windows to the edge of your
screen has been a feature since Windows 7 and it's now been improved through the addition of four - way Aero Snap; the
ability to
pin four windows to the corners of your
screen.
We've noticed the settings page received some changes, including the
ability to
pin individual settings to the Start
screen.
It brought a new design philosophy called Material Design with more vivid colors, fluid transitions, floating elements, and realistic 3D effects and shadows, lock
screen notifications with the ability to choose privacy and priority settings on a per - app basis, improved Notifications Panel and Quick Settings, dynamic status bar, Android Runtime for improved in - app performance, Smart Lock, Screen Pinning, improved battery statistics, native battery saver, support for 64 - bit processors, search functionality within the Settings app, and
screen notifications with the
ability to choose privacy and priority settings on a per - app basis, improved Notifications Panel and Quick Settings, dynamic status bar, Android Runtime for improved in - app performance, Smart Lock,
Screen Pinning, improved battery statistics, native battery saver, support for 64 - bit processors, search functionality within the Settings app, and
Screen Pinning, improved battery statistics, native battery saver, support for 64 - bit processors, search functionality within the Settings app, and more.
Screen pinning gives you the
ability to lock the phone into one specific app, so you can share your photo gallery with an acquaintance without worrying that he's sneaking a peek at your texts.
There is also the
ability to
pin contacts to your phone's home
screen.
The company said that its Continuum enhancements would bring the user experience closer to that offered on Windows 10 PCs, including support for windowed apps; the
ability to
pin apps to the taskbar; and customization for the Start menu on Continuum, without affecting the Start
screen on the handset.
For me personally, the biggest upgrade is the
ability to write up to 100 pages of
screen off memos and
pin them to the Always on Display, which can be edited after the fact.
Throw in the
ability to
pin the scanner to your Start
screen for 1 - touch access and we're happy campers.
What's more useful is the
ability to also
pin your favorite apps to the notifications
screen, so they're never more than a swipe away.
The most appealing feature that has been implemented is the
ability to literally
pin anything to the home
screen, including new note options which can be added via the settings, note templates or individual notes.
The update adds the
ability to save and
pin your favorite teams and sports to your Windows Phone Start
Screen, customize the Live Tile score updates and you can now receive toast notifications for news and score updates.
I love the
ability to link email accounts and you can still
pin individual accounts to the Start
screen if needed.
The feature discovered was the
ability to allow apps to dismiss the Android lock
screen when the lock
screen has no
pin code, password, or pattern.
For professionals, Samsung will offer improved split -
screen multitasking and other improved S - Pen features such as full - sentence language translation, currency conversion, and the
ability to
pin handwritten notes to the always - on display.
And it adds that feature we were hoping it would with this update, namely the
ability to
pin individual forums to your Start
screen: You can create a Tile for each favorite forum!
The
Screen Off Memo has also been improved, giving you the
ability to scroll and write much longer memos, that can also be
pinned for up to an hour to the Always On display, to make it more easily accessible.
Version 3.13 — which is now available as a beta — introduces the Pixel Launcher's styling for app shortcuts,
ability to
pin shortcuts to the home
screen, redesigned icon indicators, and much more.