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Try these best One UI 4.1 Camera features on your Samsung phone!
With One UI 4.1, the Samsung Camera app has been enhanced with improved specifications, redesigned features, and better UI. And with the Galaxy S22, S22 + and S22 Ultra, you can take professional photos by tapping with your finger.
The redesigned preview elements make taking photos easier than ever. You can take amazing photos of your pet with portrait mode or quickly capture valuable everyday moments videos with the sophisticated Quick Take feature.
Thanks to the Samsung One UI 4.1 update which gives Galaxy users a wonderful user interface on their smartphone. So without wasting your time, keep reading to learn more about how to make full use of your camera.
One UI 4.1-based Camera Features
Redesigned Preview elements after One UI 4.1
The lens icons have been updated to display a magnification number to convey clear information. And, the Zoom bar and shortcuts have also been redesigned to accurately indicate the level of magnification. In Pro mode, the lens icon is sorted to display the lens name.
Advanced Quick Take Features
Users can take longer to capture faster video or take a hands-free Quick Take recording by tapping the shutter button on the lock icon. The lock icon is displayed at a specific zoom level.
- Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus – 12x Zoom
- Galaxy S22 Ultra – 20x Zoom
Improved Portrait Mode
Samsung One UI 4.1 Portrait Mode’s Add Portrait Effect feature creates a smooth, blurry background on a photo when your subject is in sharp focus. Blurring the background helps to create a more pleasant image as well as keep your subject unique.
In addition, the icon style and lighting UX have been improved for easy use and understanding. The updated effects icon style highlights the selected icon and the lighting control bar is shown only when the lighting icon is pressed.
Additionally, thin objects such as straws, transparent cups, or repetitive patterns can be better identified by the AI DEPTH MAP. All fields of view are supported when taking Portrait images at night. Take bright and clear Portrait photos even when it is dark outside. From the gallery, you can make the subject stand out by adding a background blur effect to photos taken in Photo mode.
Adding to this it also allows users to edit their photos using the different background effects available in portrait mode, and then try changing the lighting location to enhance your image.
With the Galaxy S22 series, users can also take stunning pictures of their cat or dog using the effects available in the rear or front portrait mode.
Portrait Video
Samsung Portrait Video Mode is basically the same as Live Focus, but with One UI 4.1, you have additional effects and filters to take your photos to the next level. Like their picture options, these modes affect whatever you’re recording using the rear or front cameras.
With the improved usability of portrait video mode with 3x zoom and video stabilization feature.
- 3x ZOOM: From the Camera app, tap on the 3x icon, located above the shutter button.
- Video stabilization: From the Camera app, tap the Settings button, located on the top left corner of the screen, then enable Video stabilization.
Enhanced Director’s View
From the Director’s View, you can record video from different angles with both the subject matter and the person filming at the same time. Added anti-shake feature for better blur-reduction compared to the previous model.
Save option
The newly added save option in Directors View gives users the option to save the front and rear camera recordings as two separate video files or combine them into a single file. If the Save option is set to save two separate videos, the user can view or edit the videos separately.
PIP (Picture in Picture) Control
The PIP (Picture in Picture) feature is very useful for viewing both screens simultaneously. In Directors View, you can view live feed simultaneously from the front and rear cameras. The PIP is a short video attached to the main video.
Users can adjust the PIP screen size or turn it on /off in dual PIP visual recording mode.
- Tap to show PIP options.
- Double-tap to enlarge the PIP.
- Turn on/off PIP screen.
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New York became the first US state to bring retail consumer rebates for appliances under the Inflation Reduction Act. Applauding the move, Samsung launched a huge energy-saving opportunity for the residents of New York.
Samsung started offering up-front discounts to consumers statewide through New York’s IRA HEAR program. Consumers can now access IRA’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) program.
IRA HEAR rebate program advantages
- Save up to $840 on Samsung’s innovative ENERGY STAR products, including laundry appliances like heat pump dryers and all-in-one combo washers + heat pump dryers.
Visit Samsung’s home appliance page to learn more about the options available.
Samsung said this is just the beginning of its rebates journey in New York. The company looks forward to working with partners to expand these retail rebates to more products and in more states across the United States.
Pay attention, the IRA provides rebates and tax credits to households across America. New York is leading the way in providing direct retail point-of-sale appliance rebates, supporting an affordable clean energy transition.
Inflation Reduction Act
Signed in August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act is the single largest investment in climate and energy in American history.
It provides home appliance rebates for discounts on electric energy-efficient appliances like Induction cooktops, ranges, and heat pump laundry appliances.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra has undergone one of the most extreme military tests. The company has recently published a Watch Ultra test video, featuring Phillip Chu Joy.
Phillip participated in the Peruvian Navy’s Special Operations Course to showcase the watch’s capabilities. It is renowned as one of the world’s most challenging military training programs.
“The Galaxy Watch Ultra pushes technology to its limits, handling extreme conditions with ease,” Chu Joy remarked. “It’s undoubtedly designed for those seeking exceptional performance.”
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra proves its durability and functionality in water, mud, and sand — excelling even under the grueling conditions of Peru’s most extreme military training.
Galaxy Watch Ultra
The Watch Ultra boasts a Grade 4 titanium frame. It also features a shockproof cushioned design that meets MIL-STD-810H2 military standards and water resistance of up to 10ATM.
The product is capable of operating within a broad temperature range of -20°C to 55°C4 and performing at altitudes of up to 9,000 meters above sea level.
These capabilities make it ideal for tracking advanced physical activities like ocean swimming and cycling in extreme conditions; take the Perivian military training as a recent proven example.
Samsung’s Watch Ultra is the ultimate companion for sports enthusiasts and extreme adventurers. It’s crafted to endure the toughest conditions with its pro-grade features and premium materials.
Samsung’s Mauricio Revollar stated:
“We wanted the public to experience the Galaxy Watch Ultra like never before in the Peruvian market by creating the most extreme product review ever undertaken here.”
“This was made possible thanks to the collaboration of the Peruvian Navy, which allowed us to highlight and celebrate the commitment of the students in one of the world’s most demanding military training programs.”
Watch the video below:
Apple collaborated with OpenAI to power Apple Intelligence features. The ChatGPT maker continues to create obstacles for Google. In a recent move, OpenAI discussed a potential AI partnership with Samsung.
TheInformation (via Reuters) reported that OpenAI has recently discussed powering AI features on Samsung-made devices. It seems the ChatGPT-maker wishes an AI partnership with Samsung to expand its reach in multiple folds.
The company is considering developing a web browser to rival Google’s Chrome. OpenAI recently introduced its search engine called SearchGPT. It is available to limited users alongside internal testers and strategic partners.
Samsung x OpenAI
Samsung and Google’s close partnership doesn’t need any elaboration. The friendship isn’t limited to services, as both firms work across an ecosystem. However, it doesn’t stop Samsung from partnering with OpenAI in favor of better service.
As the AI phone market is growing rapidly, OpenAI may innovate further. Google doesn’t lag, but there’s still room for a potential alliance. Apple Intelligence-like features might be deployed on Galaxy phones after Samsung’s partnership.
OpenAI knows Samsung holds the command of the worldwide smartphone market. Expansion of its services will be quite broader than Apple if its partnership with Samsung pens down. For now, take this information as a grain of salt!
Apple x OpenAI
Apple leads the worldwide premium smartphone market. Google and Samsung introduced their AI phones in October 2023 and January 2024, respectively. It forced Apple to immediately enter the segment to normalize the innovation gap.
Google’s availing Gemini Nano AI model, but Apple joined hands with OpenAI. To create a difference, OpenAI powering some of the coolest AI features on recent iPhones. The move is to attract other vendors to adopt source AI from OpenAI.
Well, Apple still reportedly considering bringing Gemini AI on iPhones. The company believes that iPhone users should have different AI providers available. Hence, a multi-collaborative approach is also in the pipeline, at least from Apple’s end.