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[Update: Live in Philippines] Android 13 for Samsung Galaxy A52 is rolling out now!
[Nov. 20] Update 2…
The Galaxy A52 smartphone users in the Philippines are now getting the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 upgrade, as spotted by @SamsungSWUpdate. The 2nd major firmware update for the A52 comes with various new features and notable changes in the user interface for better experiences.
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[Nov. 17] Update 1…
Starting Russia, Samsung released the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 firmware update for the Galaxy A52 smartphone users. In addition, the update brings November 2022 security patch and carries firmware version A525FXXU4CVJB. Also, read | One UI 5.0 Key Features | Samsung
One UI 5 – What’s New
The One UI 5.0 update brings the latest Android 13 OS to Galaxy devices alongside a number of new features. For a better understanding of One UI 5.0, you can check the complete changelog as it contains every major/minor change.
[Nov. 15] Initial story…
Samsung’s Galaxy A53 and Galaxy A73 smartphone users have already started to grab the One UI 5.0 update in certain markets. And recently, Samsung pushed the Stable Android 13 update for the Galaxy M52 devices in Europe and India, which suggests Galaxy A52 will get it very soon.
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Meanwhile, @SamsungSWUpdate spotted (via CheckFirm) a new Android 13-based One UI 5.0 test firmware for the Samsung Galaxy A52 smartphone units. The CSC of the test build is INS, which suggests the Indian variants will soon get access to the new OS upgrade.
Per the screenshot, the newest test firmware for the Galaxy A52 bears version number A525FXXU4CVJB, which could be the final test build. Similarly, the 5G variants of the Galaxy A52 smartphone may also have the same treatment as soon as Samsung begins the rollout of Android 13.
Samsung Galaxy A52 One UI 5 final testing #Samsung #GalaxyA52 #Android13 #OneUI5 pic.twitter.com/y4iI1hTMvT
— Samsung One UI Software Updates (@SamsungSWUpdate) November 15, 2022
Last year, the South Korean tech giant released the Galaxy A52 smartphone with Android 11-based One UI 3.1 operating system out of the box. Later, the company released 1st major upgrade; Android 12-based One UI 4 to the Galaxy A52 among others.
Since the mid-range phone is eligible for three OS upgrades, the Android 13 is not going to be the last major switch. After the next Android, Samsung will also provide the Android 14 update to the Galaxy A52, well, the current One UI 5.0 will let you easily wait a year for the next OS.
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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.
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Will Galaxy S25 Ultra will use Samsung’s Gauss2 GenAI Model?
Samsung could use Gauss2-based Galaxy AI on the Galaxy S25 Ultra. The company’s next-gen Generative AI model is 1.5 to 3x faster than the first-gen Gauss model. The DX division is already using Gauss2 to ramp up internal productivity.
Gauss2 offers improved performance and efficiency in simultaneously handling various data types. In the previous article, we’ve demonstrated its three distinct models that cater to different purposes: Compact, Balanced, and Supreme.
Samsung says the second-gen Gauss model offers equal or superior performance in response generation than leading open-source generative AI models. That said, the Galaxy AI will become faster and smarter with the inclusion of Gauss2.
Thanks to faster processing speed, Gauss2 enables quicker AI response generation. This way, the Galaxy user won’t have to wait much time. The company stated that it will continue to expand the reach of its AI-based services across all product lines.
That said, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is likely to boast Gauss2-based Galaxy AI. This upgrade will result in even faster processing of tasks and execution. Features like composition, image generation, and translation would benefit from Gauss2.
Earlier, we broke the news that Samsung is crafting an advanced AI technology. The Gauss2 press release indicates that the future Galaxy AI iteration could be integrated with knowledge graph technology to offer relevant results.
The Galaxy S24 series also uses Google’s Gemini Nano AI model. The fruitful collaboration offers futuristic capabilities on Galaxy devices. Samsung is rumored to use an enhanced version of Gemini Nano across the Galaxy S25 lineup.
Meanwhile, Samsung’s development may have indulged Gauss2 capabilities on the Galaxy S25 series. Integrated with new processors and optimized software, the company’s AI model would offer faster, reliable, and smarter results.