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Samsung Galaxy A52 5G grabbing One UI 5.1 update in the UK
Samsung’s One UI 5.1 rollout continues today with the update reaching the Galaxy A52 5G customers in the UK. The new One UI version has already been rolled out to thousands of Galaxy A52 users living in other countries.
Debited with the Galaxy S23 series last month, the Android 13-based One UI 5.1 software enhances the Camera, Gallery, Samsung Internet, Samsung Notes, Widgets, Wallpapers, Bixby Text Call, and multitasking features.
With this release, the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G customers are also getting the February 2023 security patch. It fixes more than 50 vulnerabilities, including a few critical ones. The software version for Galaxy A52 One UI 5.1 update in the UK is A526BXXU2EWB1.
Galaxy A52 will also get Android 14:
Samsung launched the Galaxy A52 smartphone in March 2021. The device came with great specifications and the Android 11-based One UI 3 software. Later it got access to Android 12 and is currently driving the Android 13 operating system.
Since the Samsung Galaxy A52 is eligible for three major Android upgrades, it will also get a chance to install the upcoming Android 14 update and its new features. The company is likely to begin the first beta of Android 14-based One UI 6.0 software sometime in August, meanwhile, the stable update could come in October or November 2023.
One UI 5.1 features:
The One UI 5.1 software is not as big as the One UI 5.0, still, there’s a lot to talk about. For the Gallery app, it brings a common family album for easier sharing, more powerful searches for a specific person, a convenient information display in horizontal mode, improved handling, and more.
Meanwhile, for the Camera app, the update makes it easy to change the color tone of selfies through the effects button on the side of the screen. At the same time, the Bixby Text Call feature is now available in the English language, Samsung Internet now supports continuing browsing on another device, and Samsung DeX is getting multiple improvements for easier multitasking.
Aside from these, major changes can also be detected in the Widgets section. It has a new Battery widget that shows the battery status of your phone and other connected devices at a glance. Whereas, the Weather widget and the Smart suggestion widget are also getting meaningful improvements.
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.