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I love these One UI 5.0 features of my Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G got an Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update with lots of new features, improvements, and user interface changes. There is a lot to talk about the new software and its offering.
The One UI 5.0 changelog is pretty big and it’ll draw your attention to some of the most important changes in appearance. Here are some of the One UI 5.0 that I love in my Samsung Galaxy S21 FE.
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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE One UI 5.0 Features:
16 Color Palettes:
With One UI 5.0, Samsung has significantly improved the Color Palette feature to provide us with more color themes that sync our phone’s wallpaper. The company has expanded the Dynamic Theme Color Palettes from 4 to 16.
In addition, the new software brings Dynamic Theming to more Samsung, Google, and other third-party applications so that when you apply the color palette to app icons, all applications will look similar.
Camera Watermark:
Samsung brought the Camera Watermark feature with fresh software. It might not be that exciting to know but what’s interesting is that the company has made it a bit customizable.
It allows us to enable and add Custom or Date and time watermarks. We can edit the Custom option with different texts such as our name, our phone’s name, or anything we want under the word limit.
Extract text from images:
It’s a very useful feature for me because many times I desire to copy text from images and paste it to somewhere else. Not only this, but we can also directly copy texts from the banner without even capturing its picture and send it to anyone.
Multitasking:
Another wonderful addition is the addition of new swipe gestures – Swipe for split-screen view and Swipe for Pop-up view in the Labs section to make multitasking easier. Just use these gestures and you will realize how easy it is to open a split-screen and Pop-up window now.
Calling features:
First of all, Samsung has replaced that older mini-call pop-up, which appears on the screen when you are doing another task. And, the new one is quite nice, it is bolder and instead of the Answer and Decline text to has two Red and Green buttons.
Aside from this, there are new Call backgrounds for each contact, which I feel is very nice as I was really bored with that old one.
Disable RAM Plus:
Have you ever felt that RAM Plus is taking up your internal storage and you don’t even have the ability to turn it off so that you can take full take advantage of your phone’s memory? Well, I felt it many times and I appreciate Samsung for giving me the ability to disable RAM Plus as I don’t always need it.
Lockdown Mode:
I don’t much need this feature but it’s quite good to have when you need privacy over your phone. When enabled, it restricts face unlock or fingerprint scanner, which is helpful in situations where someone can use your face or fingerprint to unlock the device without your knowledge. Also, it stops showing notifications on the lock screen to make sure that your data is safe.
Connected device:
One UI now has a new option on the Settings page known as Connected devices. Here, you can use all the features that are used in connection with other devices. This page looks neat so you won’t have to face any trouble in finding an option.
Help guide in Camera Pro mode:
For beginners, this feature is really helpful. It offers useful tips for you through the new Help guide function. When you open the Pro camera mode, you will see an “i” icon. Just tap on it and your phone’s camera will guide you on how to capture perfect shots.
It will show you some helpful tips for basic photography elements like ISO, shutter speed, white balance, focus, and more.
Security and Privacy:
With the new Security and Privacy dashboard in Settings, Samsung is making it easier than ever for you to keep your device protected and your sensitive information private. With one quick glance, you can get a quick overview of your device’s security and find suggestions and warnings depending on the status.
Don’t forget to share your favorite One UI 5.0 features with us!
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.