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[Update: Rolling out] Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 starts getting One UI 3.0/Android 11 beta

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[UPDATE 3: Rolling out]

Following yesterday’s report, the One UI 3.0 beta was supposed to begin today. According to the latest information, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 devices have again started getting the One UI 3.0 beta build in South Korea. The initial beta rollout was suspended due to critical issues founded with the lock screen on these devices. Users can now install the One UI 3.0 beta update on the Galaxy Z Fold 2 devices in the country.

[UPDATE 2: Beta to resume tomorrow]

The One UI 3.0 beta for the Galaxy Z Fold 2 was halted due to a lock screen bug. According to the beta operation manager, the hotfix version of One UI 3.0 beta is currently being carefully verified and will resume from tomorrow. (Samsung Community)

[Update 1: Beta Halted]

Shortly after starting the One UI 3.0 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 in Korea, Samsung has found the Lock Screen bug, which leaves the users locked on the lock screen. And now, Samsung has temporarily halted the One UI 3.0 beta program for the Galaxy Z Fold 2 but there is no official date available for its reopening. (Samsung Community)

Original Story: Beta Started

Last week, we’ve informed that Samsung will resume the One UI 3.0 beta rollout for the remaining eligible device including the Galaxy Note 10, S10, Z Fold 2, and Z Flip. And now the company has started the beta program for the Galaxy Z Fold devices in South Korea.

Previously, Samsung has stopped sending One UI 3.0 beta build for the remaining eligible devices due to multiple issues regarding critical battery draining and phone overheating for the Galaxy Note 10 series devices.

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The South Korean tech giant has already resumed the One UI 3.0 beta program for the Galaxy Z Flip LTE and also for the Galaxy Note 10 devices in South Korea. Later this One UI beta was also available for the Galaxy Note 10 smartphones in India. And now the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is also added for getting One UI 3.0 beta.

Android 11 based One UI 3.0 installs brand new user interface including the Home screen and quick panel. It also brings performance improvements to open apps quicker while spending less power on the tasks.

If you are using a Galaxy Z Fold 2 device in South Korea and have participated in the One UI 3.0 beta testing, then check for the latest updates manually by following the steps given below.

  • Settings
  • Software updates
  • Download and install.

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Your Galaxy is safer than you think, Samsung reveals how

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Samsung Galaxy Cyber Threat Intelligence

Samsung revealed its Project Infinity, which aims to make your Galaxy devices safer against cyber threats. Android is vulnerable due to its open-source nature, making regular security updates necessary for your Galaxy phone’s security.

Project Infinity of Samsung is a classified operation, working on safeguarding Galaxy devices and users around the clock for safer operations. Samsung Newsroom has recently published a blog post, revealing insights from specialist meetings.

Cyber Threat Intelligence

Samsung’s Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) taskforce is a reconnaissance unit within Project Infinity along with the Red (RED), Blue (BLUE), and Purple (PURPLE) Teams, which go beyond lab conditions to identify real-world dangers.

  • RED and BLUE perform proactive attack and defense functions, seeking out vulnerabilities and taking measures against them.
  • PURPLE is a special operations unit that acts as both a sword and shield for specific critical areas.

Samsung Galaxy Cyber Threat Intelligence

It’s worth noting that Samsung has deployed RED, BLUE, and PURPLE teams in various countries including Vietnam, Poland, Ukraine and Brazil. CTI is dedicated to identifying potential threats and stopping hackers from taking control of your device.

“Once we spot these kinds of threats, we collaborate with developers and operators to lock everything down for preventing attacks,” said Ranger, a CTI member.

Samsung Security Updates

Earlier this year, Samsung announced it to support flagship Galaxy devices for seven years. The new policy applies to all flagship Galaxy devices launched after the Galaxy S24 series. It’s the longest software support offered by any mobile brand.

These updates mean customers can safely use their phones for longer. As cyber threats become more common than you think, security updates are much more crucial to safeguard your Galaxy from any potential threat of vulnerability.

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Samsung Gaming Hub adds the biggest Xbox Game Pass titles

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Samsung Gaming Hub Rivals Arena The Six

Owners of select Samsung Smart TVs, monitors, The Premiere 7 & 9 projectors, or The Freestyle 2nd Gen can stream Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Flight Simulator 2024 and hundreds of other games with Gaming Hub Xbox Game Pass.

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.

The company has also built an engaging gameplay experience designed by fans, for fans through The Six, challenging players’ knowledge and providing another way to interact with the world of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

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.

For starters: The Six offers daily trivia where players can answer a series of six questions in competition with other players around the world. Correct answers with the fastest response time will achieve higher scores.

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Surprising: Samsung to launch Galaxy ixi-O AI Phone next year

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Samsung ixi-o AI Phone

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.

Samsung ixi-o AI Phone

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.

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