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One UI 5.0 Advanced Features (Android 13)
Android 13 update will come to Samsung Galaxy devices as the One UI 5.0 update. Ahead of the Stable rollout, the company is allowing flagship smartphone users to join the One UI 5.0 Beta program to use new features and help the company bring stability to the platform.
The Beta version of the One UI 5.0 comes with various minor changes as part of improving the usability of the system function. If we talk specifically about the Advanced features section of the One UI 5.0, it got major structural changes and some of the options have been moved to other tabs.
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One UI 5.0 Advanced Features
Samsung has now categorized the advanced One UI 5.0 features and divided them into different sections with relevant options. The One UI 5.0’s Advanced features section now showcases the Labs tab on the top side, which incorporates various experimental features.
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After Labs, the second Advanced features section embeds the S Pen tab for the Galaxy S22 Ultra, followed by the Side key, Motion and gestures, and One-handed mode. Using these options, you can modify the way you interact with your smartphone.
In the next un-named category, you can find the Bixby Routines and Smart suggestions features. Both of these features work with the help of artificial intelligence and machine learning to present related automated results to users while they access services in the One UI ecosystem.
Next to the AI features, you can access the Screenshots and screen recorder services in the below section alongside a toggle that shows contacts when sharing content when enabled. Inside the Screenshots and screen records functions, you can modify the format, quality, and other settings.
In the One UI 5.0, the last four advanced features are Video call effects, Game launcher, Video brightness, and Dual messenger. The Video call effects feature lets you choose a background for video calls, while the Game launcher boosts the performance of gaming apps by limiting RAM distribution to others.
Aside from this, there are several features missing from the section such as Link to Windows after upgrading to the One UI 5.0. No need to worry about that, as can still access them, just the way has been tweaked and you can now find them in a newly added section – Connected devices.
Updated: With the One UI 5 Beta 3 update, Samsung has shifted Bixby Routines from Advanced Setting to a new section called Modes. The company optimized and make a separate section for Routines and modes. To visit, just open Settings and then Modes.
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.