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Samsung One UI 5.1 new camera features and supported devices
Samsung introduced One UI 5.1 with the newly launched Galaxy S23 series at Galaxy Unpacked 2023. This major One UI version delivers a more visually appealing interface with new features that enables greater creativity and personalization. Also, One UI 5.1 expanded the upgraded camera features announced with the Galaxy S23 to other devices.
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The Korean tech giant brings new features and improvements to Samsung Camera with One UI 5.1 to enhance the photography and videography experience. Galaxy users can have greater flexibility to create pro-quality photos.
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One UI 5.1 Camera offers quick Expert RAW feature access, a selfie color tone adjustment option, advanced QR code scanning, an Image clipper, and more. For more information about these features and supported devices, you can see the complete explanation below.
Samsung One UI 5.1 Camera Features [Supported devices]
Expert RAW Quick Access
One UI 5.1 has added an Expert RAW feature to Samsung’s camera app to make your pro-grade photography easy. Yes, you can now easily select Expert RAW from the More menu, which was provided as a separate app.
If Expert Raw is not installed on your mobile, the Expert Raw icon is displayed when you can connect to Galaxy Store via a network connection.
Supported Devices: Samsung Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy S20 Ultra, and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.
Professional Grade Shooting Experience
Expert RAW delivers special shooting techniques like multiple exposures and astrophotography.
- Multiple exposures: Take multiple photos to provide a composite picture, so you can take original, creative, and professional photos.
- Astrophotography: Taken through with multi-frame composition and AI segmentation to match the movement of celestial objects.
Supported devices: Galaxy S22 (One UI 5 ), Z Fold 4 support scheduled (schedule to be announced later ), other models under review
Camera Assistant
Camera Assistant is a Good Lock module that lets you tweak detailed camera settings to your liking. In addition, the company continues to improve based on member feedback.
Supported devices: Galaxy S22, Galaxy S21, Galaxy S20, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Galaxy Z Flip will be supported.
Selfie Color Tone adjustment
Samsung added a Color tone feature to the selfie camera that let you adjust the tone of the skin easily by tapping on the effects options at the top right corner.
Read more: Here’s how to change the color tone of your selfie on One UI 5.1
Supported devices: Galaxy S22, Galaxy S21, Galaxy S20 Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, and Galaxy Z Flip will be supported.
Enhanced QR Code Scanning feature
With One UI 5.1, the company optimized the QR code recognition engine to improve QR code scanning speed.
Supported devices: Galaxy S22, Galaxy S21, Galaxy S20 Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, and Galaxy Z Flip will be supported.
Image Clipper
The new Image Clipper feature implemented on the S23 is available in the Gallery and Video Player apps and is set to roll out to existing models. The company will soon release the schedule for it.
Read more: One UI 5.1 doesn’t bring Galaxy S23’s object cut out tool to older Samsung devices
Support review model: Check the devices list here
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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.