Every Samsung Galaxy Phone Comes With This Unique Add-On
It’s called the Edge Panel. Here’s how to make the most of it.
Samsung Galaxy phones come equipped with a feature called the Edge Panel, a customizable shortcut bar that offers swift access to essential parts of the phone, often overlooked by users. This feature, reminiscent of the Start menu on Windows or the dock on macOS, enables users to access their favorite apps and feature shortcuts conveniently.
Activated by swiping across a faint line along the side of the screen, the Edge Panel can display various types of panels, including Apps, People, Tasks, Weather, Tools, Clipboard, and Reminder. By default, the Edge Panel can display up to seven panels, which users can customize according to their preferences. The Apps panel provides quick access to frequently used apps, while the People panel allows users to access their most important contacts.
The Tools panel offers a compass for determining the user's current location and direction, along with a weather widget for real-time updates. The Clipboard panel grants swift access to the device's clipboard, and the Reminder panel integrates with the pre-installed Reminder app. Users can customize the Edge Panel's appearance by adjusting the handle's size, transparency, color, and position.
Additionally, users can disable the Edge Panel in landscape orientation to prevent distractions while watching videos or playing games.
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