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Samsung One UI 4.1 has new ‘AI Stereo Depth Map’ feature
Samsung has announced its latest flagship smartphone series for 2022, which includes the Galaxy S22, S22 Plus, and the powerful Galaxy S22 Ultra. Since these are Samsung’s flagship products of the year, you’ll get top-of-the-line specifications in all categories along with various upgrades from last year’s Galaxy S21 series.
One thing that looks a lot better than last year is the cameras. While the standard Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus have new sensors, the Galaxy S22 also gets a lot of improvements in terms of both ultra hardware and software. One of the features that highlight the new One UI 4.1-based AI Stereo Depth Map in the Galaxy S22 series.
The One UI 4.1-based AI Stereo Depth Map is one of the many new camera features in the Galaxy S22 series of smartphones this year. It is a software-based feature that relies on AI algorithms to enhance image output when a photo is clicked using any of the three Galaxy S22 series smartphones.
One UI 4.1-based AI Stereo Depth Map
Artificial Intelligence plays a big role in this. Samsung is using AI algorithms to create an Advanced Depth Map of the scene you are about to capture on your Galaxy S22 smartphone. The depth Map is used to accurately calculate the distance between the different elements in the frame and your smartphone camera.
Uses who use portrait mode images, you will definitely appreciate this feature. When taking pictures in portrait mode, the camera applies an artificial background blur to create a separation between the subject and the background.
Sometimes, blur is not very accurate because the depth information received by the software is not accurate. As a result, some elements such as hair, glasses, parts of clothing, etc. become blurred in the background.
To solve this problem Samsung brings enhanced AI Stereo Depth Map features. It also maps out small elements that are not in focus and ensures that they are in focus with the subject. The whole idea of this feature is to never end up with a focus less shot or parts of the image that are blurry.
This is one of the multiple new camera features introduced with the Samsung Galaxy S22 series. Features like these can entice smartphone photographers to transform into the new Galaxy S22 Ultra, especially as the Galaxy S21 Ultra is one of the most versatile camera phones and reinforces the concept of the Galaxy S22 Ultra.
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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.