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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series will receive One UI 3.0/Android 11 in January 2021
So, the schedule of the most awaited Android 11 based One UI 3.0 update for each eligible Samsung smartphone is finally arrived. Starting this month, the latest version of Samsung’s One UI will be released to various Galaxy devices until later next year.
Here, we’re talking about the older flagship smartphones of the Galaxy Note lineup, the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+. These smartphones are listed to receive the eleventh generation of Android from January next year. Samsung’s One UI 3.0 is built on Android 11 OS which brings several new features and improvements.
Meanwhile, the South Korea tech giant releases every single update to its Galaxy devices in several batches, so it is early to confirm the exact date for each smartphone market. However, it is confirmed that the Galaxy Note 10 series users will start grabbing the One UI 3.0 update starting January 2021.
As we know, the One UI 3.0 is already available as a testing version for various Galaxy devices including the Galaxy S20, Note 20, S10, and Note 10 series devices. Adding to this, Samsung has also provided a chance to its foldable devices such as Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Galaxy Z Flip.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series smartphones have got two One UI 3.0 betas in South Korea while the users of India and UK received the first One UI 3.0 beta update. Meanwhile, the company has yet to announce the One UI 3.0 beta testing program for the remaining eligible regions including the US, Germany, Poland, and China.
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Under the One UI 3.0 beta testing program, users can test the latest features and improvements before its stable release. Similar to any other beta trial, users of the Galaxy Note 10 devices also face different kinds of bugs and issues.
As per the previous reports, Samsung Galaxy S20 models will become the first to get the latest features and improvements with the Android 11 based One UI 3.0 version. Beginning from the Galaxy S20 series, the One UI 3.0 will hit the Galaxy Note 20 series then it will arrive for the Galaxy Note 10 smartphones.
With the One UI 3.0, your phone’s user interface will be completely redesigned. Aside from the UI changes, it also brings a set of latest features, improvements for the old ones, and optimizations to the system.
One UI 3.0: Home Screen
You can check the entire update schedule and eligible Galaxy device via the attached article below.
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.
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.
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.
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.