In an era dominated by streaming platforms, offline music players like Samsung Music still hold a special place in the hearts of many. Whether youโre traveling, conserving data, or simply avoiding ads, the Samsung Music app provides a reliable and uninterrupted listening experience. With its latest update, version 16.2.40.5, Samsung has taken a step forward to enhance its functionality and user appeal.
Transparency makes a return
Previous updates had removed the option to adjust widget transparency, leaving users with an intrusive design that blocked the wallpaper. This update finally brings back transparency settings, but thereโs a catch. It reverts back to the style found in One UI 6.1 instead of adopting the blurred background feature seen in One UI 7โs various widgets. This will mean it will stand out from the other widgets on your home screen.
Is Samsung forgetting about its music app?
Samsung Music has been a beloved app for many years, standing out among the sea of streaming services. The interface is simple and easy to use, with robust features like an equaliser and synced lyrics, and all without ads or subscriptions. Its a shame to see Samsung putting updates to this app on the backburner.
This update comes with version 16.2.40.5 of the Samsung Music app. It appears to be a targeted release focused primarily on the widget changes, as there are no other reported updates or new features included. For now, the update hasnโt landed on the Galaxy Store, so users keen to test it out will have to wait a little longer. Huge thanks to @theordysm over on X for sharing this.
As Samsung Music continues to evolve, small updates like this demonstrate the companyโs commitment to refining the user experience. While the return of widget transparency is a step in the right direction, fans of the app hope it wonโt be the last. With its rich legacy as a dependable offline music player, Samsung Music still has the potential to shine even brighter in a world dominated by streaming giants. Hereโs to seeing what the future holds for this fan-favourite app.
