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Samsung One UI 3.1: Everything you need to know – Supported device and release date
One UI 3.0 is Samsung’s current best overhaul made to the user interface and the user-friendly features for Samsung device users and based on Google’s latest Android 11 operating system.
Talking of specifics, the One UI 3.0 brings a redesigned notification panel/quick settings, the restructures that have been made to the Settings menu and there are several other subtle tweaks in the UX that will surely catch your attention.
But Samsung is currently testing the One UI 3.0 under the beta program and eligible devices including Samsung Galaxy S20 and Note 20 series have already received a number of new Beta builds after their enrollment in different markets.
Following these new flagships, Samsung also started the One UI 3.0 beta program for Galaxy S10, Note 10, Fold, and Flip series. However, the South Korean tech giant had to put a halt on beta rollout for some of the S10 and Note 10 devices due to some issues but it’ll be resumed very soon.
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Samsung is yet to rollout the stable One UI 3.0 for Samsung smartphones and according to current testing progress, it may take a few weeks for the company to provide a stable version.
Aside from One UI 3.0, it’s a good time that we also start a discussion on the upcoming One UI 3.1, which will unveil alongside the Samsung Galaxy S21 series (tentative name) early next year.
According to previous reports, Samsung has planned to launch its next S-series flagship by January 2021, which is almost a month and a half earlier than the usual release. According to observers, there are plenty of reasons why Samsung is rushing-in to get the launch done ahead of any other previous launches.
Since the launch of the One UI (Check history here), Samsung launches at least two step-up versions of One UI software after announcing a major release.
For instance:
One UI 2.0 (based on Android 10)
One UI 2.1 (based on Android 10) – Galaxy S20 series
One UI 2.5 (based on Android 10) – Galaxy Note 20 series
Looking back at the tradition, Samsung launches the One UI beta program after the release of the new Android version, then it introduces the First Step-up version with S-series models and then the second Step-up version with Note-series models.
2021 won’t be different for One UI 3.x version but the devices that receive its third iteration may be changed. Because there are some serious implications that Samsung may drop its Galaxy Note-series and in 2021 it’ll be replaced by the Galaxy Fold series but nothing is certain at the moment.
So:
One UI 3.0 (based on Android 11)
One UI 3.1 (based on Android 11) – Galaxy S21 series
One UI 3.5 (based on Android 11) – Galaxy Note 21/Fold series
By the end of 2021, Samsung likely to reiterate the same schedule after the One UI 4.x (tentative name) based on Android 12. This discussion is for another day.
As for now, there’s no information available about its rollout or eligible devices, nor for its features. However, One UI 3.1 likely to improve some of the cameras features such as Moon mode, night mode, and Electronic Image stabilization (EIS). There’s more to come.
Samsung One UI 3.1: Eligible Devices:
RPRNA has created a list of expected One UI 3.1 eligible Samsung devices, which is as the following.
- Galaxy S21
- Galaxy S21+
- Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Galaxy Note 20
- Galaxy Note 20 5G
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy Z Fold 2
- Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G
- Galaxy Z Flip
- Galaxy Z Flip 5G
- Galaxy S20 FE
- Galaxy S20 FE 5G
- Galaxy S20
- Galaxy S20 5G
- Galaxy S20+
- Galaxy S20+ 5G
- Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy Fold
- Galaxy Fold 5G
- Galaxy Note 10+
- Galaxy Note 10+ 5G
- Galaxy Note 10
- Galaxy Note 10 5G
- Galaxy S10 5G
- Galaxy S10+
- Galaxy S10
- Galaxy S10e
- Galaxy Note 10 Lite
- Galaxy S10 Lite
Note: This list is based on previous rollout schedules, devices’ update cycles and not been announced officially
Remember:
This article is based on previous reports and will be updated continuously and we’ll keep you posted with the latest news and feeds regarding Samsung One UI 3.1.
Stay tuned…
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Flight Simulator 2024 are two of the most popular games of 2024. Thanks to Samsung Gaming Hub, you don’t need to download any of the Xbox Game Pass titles, no meaning no storage required – just jump in and play.
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Notably, Samsung’s Gaming Hub is available on a variety of Samsung screens. It includes the AI-powered 2024 TV lineup, monitors, projectors, The Premiere, and The Freestyle 2nd Gen projector, offering instant access to console-free gaming.
Anyone with a Samsung Smart TV will be able to use their remote to jump in and play. This way, Gaming Hub provides a co-branded experience, giving Call of Duty fans another way to engage with the franchise they love.
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Samsung could launch the Galaxy ixi-O AI Phone next year. The company has collaborated with LG Uplus to develop a custom smartphone. The device is said to feature Galaxy AI and LG Uplus’s AI call assistant ixi-O.
Sources citing KEDGlobal revealed that Samsung and LG Uplus working together to develop the Galaxy ixi-O AI Phone. It’s a big development in the smartphone industry, while the handset is highly likely to be Korea-limited.
Samsung fans are well aware of the Galaxy AI feature suite. ixi-O is an AI-powered digital assistant developed by Korean carrier LG Uplus. The company plans to enter the smartphone market, featuring its own-developed AI assistant.
The report indicates that Samsung and LG Uplus’ ixi-O AI Phone will launch as early as next year. The development project focuses on crafting a “real AI phone” that goes beyond simply integrating AI assistant services into a smartphone.
ixi-O comes with useful features such as AI call answering, detecting voice phishing in real-time, recording and summarizing phone calls and converting voice conversation into text – all within an on-device environment.
Image: ixi-O AI | LG Uplus Newsroom
Based on specifications, the Galaxy ixi-O AI Phone will be based on a Galaxy phone available globally. The design will match with a global Galaxy smartphone, but the software may be tweaked as per the carrier’s requirements.
A custom Galaxy phone isn’t shocking or impossible in South Korea. Samsung releases Quantum, Buddy, and Jump-branded phones in the market. The company collaborates with Korean carriers to bring these devices to mainland Korea.
The carrier introduced an on-device AI-powered ixi-O assistant earlier this month. LG Uplus will initially target its consumer base for the new AI Phone. However, the AI Assistant may be expanded to a broader audience across Korea.
Samsung could use Gauss2-based Galaxy AI on the Galaxy S25 Ultra. The company’s next-gen Generative AI model is 1.5 to 3x faster than the first-gen Gauss model. The DX division is already using Gauss2 to ramp up internal productivity.
Gauss2 offers improved performance and efficiency in simultaneously handling various data types. In the previous article, we’ve demonstrated its three distinct models that cater to different purposes: Compact, Balanced, and Supreme.
Samsung says the second-gen Gauss model offers equal or superior performance in response generation than leading open-source generative AI models. That said, the Galaxy AI will become faster and smarter with the inclusion of Gauss2.
Thanks to faster processing speed, Gauss2 enables quicker AI response generation. This way, the Galaxy user won’t have to wait much time. The company stated that it will continue to expand the reach of its AI-based services across all product lines.
That said, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is likely to boast Gauss2-based Galaxy AI. This upgrade will result in even faster processing of tasks and execution. Features like composition, image generation, and translation would benefit from Gauss2.
Earlier, we broke the news that Samsung is crafting an advanced AI technology. The Gauss2 press release indicates that the future Galaxy AI iteration could be integrated with knowledge graph technology to offer relevant results.
The Galaxy S24 series also uses Google’s Gemini Nano AI model. The fruitful collaboration offers futuristic capabilities on Galaxy devices. Samsung is rumored to use an enhanced version of Gemini Nano across the Galaxy S25 lineup.
Meanwhile, Samsung’s development may have indulged Gauss2 capabilities on the Galaxy S25 series. Integrated with new processors and optimized software, the company’s AI model would offer faster, reliable, and smarter results.