For the past 2 or 3 years (maybe longer) we been able to add 22 apps... it's now with this new Edge Panel update Samsung added an extra column.
It appears as though if we choose a 3 column layout... we can only have 21 apps instead of 22.
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It appears as though if we choose a 3 column layout... we can only have 21 apps instead of 22.
Oh interesting. I think the most I was able to add 2 years ago was 14 maybe. So things have definitely changed. 🤣
2 years ago? I don't know. Article below explains that we had the ability to use 22 apps with the Fold 3, which released back in 2021.
5 Tips to Use Edge Panels on Your Samsung Phone Like a Pro
Edge panels are among the most useful features on Samsung Galaxy phones. Here are five ways you can get even more from them.
www.makeuseof.com
I'm a huge fan of the Edge Panel... often use it to put apps into a Pop-Up Window. I remember when Samsung gave us the ability to stick the panel to the screen (without having to slide it open), which some users miss... but now it's replaced with the taskbar.
Oh wow it was probably a setting I didn’t know existed when I had the S23 Ultra. Haha. The 3 rows look cool though. I just like popping my favorite apps in there.2 years ago? I don't know. Article below explains that we had the ability to use 22 apps with the Fold 3, which released back in 2021.
5 Tips to Use Edge Panels on Your Samsung Phone Like a Pro
Edge panels are among the most useful features on Samsung Galaxy phones. Here are five ways you can get even more from them.
I'm a huge fan of the Edge Panel... often use it to put apps into a Pop-Up Window. I remember when Samsung gave us the ability to stick the panel to the screen (without having to slide it open), which some users miss... but now it's replaced with the taskbar.
Haha most of us here have "known" each other a while. I like to think of this sub forum as a fairly tight knit group. It's like giving a buddy **** just for the hell of it. I don't think anyone really cares what anyone here does with their money or phone decision in the slightest. I've made a few jabs over the years but all in fun of course. Excited to see your thoughts on it. I'm still struggling between this and my 16PM even though I know it's the better device. Just so locked in with the Apple ecosystem 😐
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Oh for sure lol. I think the one that got me was the guy I’ve never talked to that seemed visibly upset by the fact that I immediately returned the Pixel 9 Pro, haha. Like damn, I must have triggered him with that. 🤣
I get it man. I was really locked in for a while. Now, I can’t wait to cancel my overpriced Apple One subscription. Literally the thing I’ll miss the most is my mesh band for my Apple Watch Ultra, lol.
Yeah, I plan on using the new 3 layout when the feature is available on my Fold... because the current layout requires scrolling.
Where you plan on transitioning to then? I actually subscribe to Apple One (Family Plan) through Verizon... paying $20 a month versus $26.
Google is actually doing one for Gemini Advance with Verizon... paying $10 a month instead of the original $20.
I actually have a Google One or whatever it’s called subscription for $10. I’m actually paying way more than you are for my Apple One.
This is one of my complaints so far. I ask google to play Playlist x on apple music. It responds it will ask apple music. Then a small pause and says apple music isn't responding and not play it. The unacceptable workaround is to have your phone unlocked and apple music app on screen then it will work.
Edit: just saw @jamezr post about setting apple music as default. Will try this and report back.
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Hoping you smart folks can help me out. I have face unlock and fingerprint set up and always on display on. Whenever I pick up my phone there's a delay to light up the screen and therefor I can't swipe to open immediately. It's a couple seconds which is pretty long when I do this hundreds of times per day. I'm assuming I messed up a setting or something.
I find myself picking up the phone and swiping up to no effect then tapping to screen to try and wake it. It finally works and allows me to swipe up to unlock.
I find myself picking up the phone and swiping up to no effect then tapping to screen to try and wake it. It finally works and allows me to swipe up to unlock.
Some years back there were many more custom edge panes, some you had to pay for and that was stripped back2 years ago? I don't know. Article below explains that we had the ability to use 22 apps with the Fold 3, which released back in 2021.
5 Tips to Use Edge Panels on Your Samsung Phone Like a Pro
Edge panels are among the most useful features on Samsung Galaxy phones. Here are five ways you can get even more from them.
I'm a huge fan of the Edge Panel... often use it to put apps into a Pop-Up Window. I remember when Samsung gave us the ability to stick the panel to the screen (without having to slide it open), which some users miss... but now it's replaced with the taskbar.
I have no apps on my front screen, the most used ones are all on my edge panel
I think there’s a raise to wake option, but without having the phone, I can’t remember where that is offhand.
Also interested to hear how Apple Music works after your testing.
I think for a watch, I’m going to get a used Watch 6 Classic Silver. To me it looks so much better than the Ultra and I’m saving like $500 in the process!
Yeah I have raise ti wake on but still doing it. I'll keep messing around and see if I can figure it out.
so I have both here. The ultra does have better battery life and is faster but the classic to me looks a whole lot better and has the rotating bezel for going quickly through lists which is a game changer!
They didnt do a classic 7 but rumours suggest a classic 8 is on the way this year
Nice! And I’m unsure if I even want to have a watch anymore or not. It is convenient but sometimes I like putting the phone on the charger and actually not get notifications from another source.
I have a watch 6 classic and it is great. But I agree getting notifications 24/7 is not so great for anxiety. Lol.
I think the Samsung watches are great. I really liked my classic 6 but having to charge daily is kind of a pain. In a phone it is not an issue because you don't wear it 24/7 but I found I needed a regular watch at night when I would charge it which kind of defeated the point of a smartwatch in my opinion.
These smartwatches need at least a full 7 days of charge. If I had to charge the watch once a week it would not be an issue at all. I also like the watch faces on the Pixel watch a lot better and the heart rate monitor on the Pixel watch was more accurate and always on while Samsung heart monitor is not always active.
Never had an Apple Watch. I got my smartwatches either free or less than $100 with Samsung promos.
yeah. I used to use them for tracking steps/heart etc but I have an oura ring to do that now so I find myself wearing no watch whilst at home and using one of my fancy analogues when I go out.
Yeah that’s kind of where I’m at too. Even my Apple Watch Ultra, I have to charge every other day, so it’s really no major difference over the regular watch.
Yeah I haven’t even looked into those rings. LOL. But yeah this whole change has kind of changed my perspective on if I really need a watch at all haha.
The Samsung classic watch 6 would get almost two days sometimes but even then it was a pain because it would run out when I was out doing something and couldn't charge it. It is certainly a fun option but in my experience not really ready for everyday all the time wear unless you are really good at charging everyday and don't mind not using it while you are charging. Even at night I get up a few times and like to know what time it is. Lol
yeah I don't know what changed for me. A few years back I told everyone that they needed an apple watch and once they tried it, they wouldn't be able to live without it. Lately I just haven't used it nearly as much and the ring has reduced it to the point where I really don't think I need to wear one at all.
Anybody have a good screen protector that is anti glare like the S25U display? I don't want to put a highly reflective screen protector on but I'm kinda worried about micro scratches as I carry my phone in my pockets alot