Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 now provides a seamless experience with One UI 3.1
Back in January 2021, Samsung unveiled the latest version of its own developed skin, the One UI 3.1. Just like the One UI 3.0, the 3.1 version of the One UI is also based on Android 11 OS. It exclusively comes pre-installed with the Galaxy S21 series flagships and now releasing for the older flagships over the air.
On February 18, the Korean tech giant started rolling out the One UI 3.1 features for the Galaxy S20, Note 20, Galaxy Z Fold 2, and Z Flip. This OTA adds several new smart functions as well as performance improvements in order to enhance the overall user experience.
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Now, the company has officially detailed the exciting new features of the One UI 3.1 that comes for the Galaxy Z Fold 2. Now, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 user can multitask more efficiently. It not only simplifies everyday interactions, but the UX also provides a more natural visual experience.
Below, you can read to learn more about the exciting features of the One UI 3.1 for Galaxy Z Fold 2.
Multitasking Made Easy:
With the One UI 3.1, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 users can instantly return to up to three previously opened Multi-Active Windows on the Main Screen via the Recents tab. In addition, they can also take two Multi-Active Windows directly from the Main Screen to the Cover Screen through the Recents tab.
Sometimes, smartphone users need to reply to an urgent message while they are reading/checking a document. For this, the One UI 3.1 lets users launch Multi-Active Window directly from notifications in the Quick Panel. You just have to long-press, drag, and drop the relevant notification to open apps with Multi-Active Window.
Simplify Everyday Interactions
Apart from the above-mentioned features, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 can now turn off the screen without tapping the power button. To use this feature, just enable the ‘Palm touch to turn off screen’ feature in the settings which will put both the Cover and Main Screen on standby with a touch of the palm or a double-tap.
One UI 3.1 also comes with added flexibility to the system Camera app. When shooting in Flex mode, the position of the controls can be adjusted for greater comfort. Samsung has also added a Delete and Share button to the preview window in Flex mode by following suggestions from users,
Now the notifications in the “Quick Panel” have been categorized, you can switch between different media controls in the “Quick Panel” by sliding. The weather widget on the cover and the home screen has also been synchronized, so no matter how the user uses the phone, the user can get the same information.
Natural and Comfortable Visual Experiences
The visual experience on the Galaxy Z Fold2’s immersive home screen is more comfortable. When making a video call in Flex mode, users can fill the upper half of the screen with the video of the person they are talking to.
The updated Light and Dark themes add more depth to the overall visual experience of the Galaxy Z Fold2, and the redesigned vertical volume slider further reduces the clutter on the screen.
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.
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.