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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 gets Stable One UI 5 in Germany, UK, UAE, Malaysia [U]
November 11: UK, UAE and Malaysia…
The Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra owners are now receiving the Android 13-based Stable One UI 5.0 update in the UK, UAE and Malaysia, via SamsungSWUpdate. One UI 5’s initial rollout was started in Switzerland, and the company is not taking much time in the expansion of updates to more markets.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 One UI 5 UK #Samsung #GalaxyNote20 #Android13 #OneUI5 #UK pic.twitter.com/iVIlMBjx86
— Samsung One UI Software Updates (@SamsungSWUpdate) November 11, 2022
One UI 5.0
The brand new One UI 5.0 brings wonderful new features and user interface tweaks for Samsung devices. With the Dynamic Theming engine, the One UI 5.0 now applies Themed Icons on all compatible apps including stock Samsung, Google, and third-party apps.
In addition, the lockscreen is now radically personalizable, thanks to the ability to renovate it directly from the lockscreen interface. There’s also a new wallpaper and style section that introduces One UI 5 wallpapers along with previously available services. Read more: Samsung One UI 5 Key Features
How to update
Samsung consumers can check new software updates manually with a handful of simple steps. Firstly, visit your Galaxy device’s “System Settings,” once done, scroll down and tap the “Software update” tab, followed by the “Download and install” button.
November 10: Germany…
Samsung expanding the Android 13 based One UI 5.0 software for the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra devices in Germany, via @SamsungSWUpdate.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 One UI 5 enters Germany #Samsung #OneUI5 pic.twitter.com/JFFQO7azTd
— Samsung One UI Software Updates (@SamsungSWUpdate) November 10, 2022
November 7: Initial Story…
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra smartphone users have also started to receive the Stable Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update. Interestingly, the company recently served the One UI 5.0 update to the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S21 series a few hours back.
Software versions:
- Galaxy Note 20 – N981BXXU5GVJE
- Note 20 Ultra – N986BXXU5GVJE
Galaxy Note 20 Series
The Galaxy Note 20 is the last Note flagship lineup released by Samsung in mid-2020. Similar to the Galaxy S20, the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra came pre-loaded with the Android 10 operating system with an upgraded One UI 2.5 software version.
Since the launch, the Korean tech giant had served the One UI 3.1 and One UI 4.1 updates atop Android 11 and Android 12 OS respectively. As these devices are eligible for three major upgrades, the Stable Android 13-based One UI 5.0 is the final major OS switch for the Galaxy Note 20 line.
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Your Galaxy is safer than you think, Samsung reveals how
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.
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Samsung Gaming Hub adds the biggest Xbox Game Pass titles
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.
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Surprising: Samsung to launch Galaxy ixi-O AI Phone next year
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.
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.