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Samsung One UI 4.1 has new ‘Adaptive Pixel’ features
Samsung’s latest Galaxy S22 series device comes with some significant new features and improvements. In fact, phones are equipped with many new hardware and software changes, such as a new chipset, S pen, and better displays. But, there is a big difference this year in the camera segment in terms of hardware and software.
In addition to the new sensors, Samsung has focused on some software-related features. One of them is the new adaptive pixel technology. Adaptive Pixel technology is one of the many new camera features in the Galaxy S22 series this year.
Image processing and camera optimization play a huge role in determining the output quality from a smartphone camera and this is where such features come into play. Let’s try to understand what is the adaptive pixel feature in Samsung’s new smartphones and how it can benefit you as a Galaxy S22 user.
Samsung One UI 4.1-based Adaptive Pixel feature
Samsung One UI 4.1 has a new Adaptive Pixel feature that allows Cameras to allow more light into the light and at the same time captures more detail while keeping the colors well balanced even in low light. Both phones also come with “advanced VDIS technology” which reduces vibration.
In addition, the Pixel Binning is a great way to save storage space on your smartphone and it also enables the sensor to capture more light as the effective size of the pixel is larger. However, there are also advantages to taking pictures with high resolution.
Adaptive Pixel on Galaxy S22 Ultra!
When you capture an image through a 108MP sensor, the captured detail level is very high. It cannot be repeated or matched by your software. Hence, Samsung came up with a hybrid solution called the Adaptive Pixel.
Adaptive Pixel is a smart way to retain details from the 108MP sensor while reducing the pixel file size. It does this by capturing not just one but two images each time you click on the image. The phone takes one shot in 108MP mode and the other in 12MP mode.
After capturing two images at each resolution, some software processing takes place in the background to merge them into one image. The final outcome is an image that is very light, not too large in size, and has enough detail.
All of this happens in the background and in the blink of an eye due to the powerful chipsets and image signal processors in modern smartphones. If you take photos regularly and zoom in on them, Adaptive Pixel will definitely benefit you.
This is one of the many 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.