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Verizon Samsung Galaxy S22 grabs One UI 5.1 update in the US
Samsung Galaxy S22 series starts getting Android 13-based One UI 5.1 update at Verizon Mobile network in the US. The new update brings a bunch of new features and improvements that enable greater creativity and personalization for a more convenient experience overall.
This major update also installs February 2023 security patch to improve system security and stability. In addition to this, the update brings 5 critical vulnerability fixes and addresses 43 highly leveled CVEs. Besides, the company has listed exclusive SVE items that ensure the best security on Galaxy.
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Users of Verizon Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphones in the US can identify the latest update via version S901USQU2CWAI, S906USQU2CWAI, and S908USQU2CWAI respectively.
The highlighted features of One UI 5.1 are Selfie Camera color tone, Expert RAW quick access, enhanced multitasking, GIF Remaster, Extract text from Video, Image Clipper, Battery Widget, Detailed Weather Widget, Bixby Text Call English support, and more.
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If you have not received a phone-generated prompt, head towards the Settings, tap on Software update, followed by Download and install. Let your phone find new firmware on Samsung’s server and that’s it.
WHAT’S NEW IN ONE UI 5.1
The new software update brings the latest One UI 5.1 enhancements and the latest security patch for your device.
Camera
- Selfie picture: You can now easily change color tone by selecting Natural or Bright when taking a selfie.
- Expert Raw is now discoverable and can be downloaded in Camera modes.
Multi-tasking
- When resizing the pop-up view, with an added pre-defined line, you can now drag the window’s guideline towards the top of the screen to enlarge or towards the inside to minimize.
- In split view, you’ll see icons of apps you’ve used recently and a section for Most used apps that will display the apps you use most often.
Gallery
- GIF Remaster: GIF Remaster has been added to help you remaster and improve the quality of your GIFs.
- Extract text from a video: Extract text is available if you pause a video with text information on screen. Select to extract the text which can then be used in emails, contacts, on the internet and more.
- Details view: When you select details of an image or a video, in landscape mode you can see both the picture and the details at the same time for your convenience. Select an image or video from the Gallery > select the three dots for more options > select details > position your device in landscape mode.
Wallpaper
- Video clip editing: If you select a video to use as your wallpaper, the best video clip will be suggested as your wallpaper selection. Open Wallpaper > Select a video from your Gallery > the best moment will be suggested in “Trim” > If you like the suggestion, you don’t need to trim it again.
- People management has become smarter to manage your Gallery. When there are people groups that are analyzed as the same person or the same type, you will receive recommendations to integrate them into one group.
Widget
- Battery Widget: A Battery widget has been added that will quickly show battery life for the smartphone and connected devices.
- Weather Widget: Details and more useful information will be displayed for the weather when you launch the weather widget, such as severe weather alert and details of daily weather summary and predictions.
Samsung Internet
- Browse the internet from another device if both devices you have are signed in with the same Samsung account and data is synced. This can be done in Settings > Samsung account > Sync settings > Enable “Samsung Internet”.
- You will receive a Samsung Internet pop up on screen > click it to continue browsing the internet.
AR Zone
- Multiple emojis: Add a second AR Emoji in a single sticker. Customize each emoji and then combine them as you prefer.
Bixby Text Call
- Use Bixby to answer phone calls and respond to people with text-to-voice. The English version is now available for download. Once it is downloaded, Bixby Text Call is ready for you to use.
- Open Phone app > More options (3 dots) > Settings > Bixby text call > enable Bixby text call > the download screen will pop up > select download.
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.
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.
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.
Image: ixi-O AI | LG Uplus Newsroom
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.