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One UI 5.1 expands some pro-grade features to more Samsung phones
Samsung One UI 5.1 offers a bunch of new features and enhancements to Galaxy devices. Every major update brings new features to the camera, even with One UI 5.1, Samsung has enhanced the Galaxy Camera to deliver a wonderful experience.
Introduced with the Galaxy S23 series, One UI 5.1’s new features are currently available on a group of Galaxy devices and the company will soon release it for more smartphones so others users can also enjoy them.
After flagship smartphones, the Korean tech giant starts expanding the pro-grades features to other Galaxy devices including Galaxy A series smartphones. You can check the new camera feature of the Galaxy A series devices that helps you to click trendy photos.
Nightography
Night Mode Photography! The visual beauty that is taking over Instagram with neon lights. Don’t worry about blurriness in low-light conditions, as the Galaxy A series’ improved Night Mode with One UI 5.1 update makes every photo and video crisp, reduces noise, and automatically adjusts the video frame rate for clear, life-like videos.
AI-enhanced camera experience designed for moments to learn, create and explore. OIS and VDIS technologies stabilize your camera for clear and stable photos every time.
Advanced Single Take Feature
When the universe aligns so perfectly, you can snap a million-dollar picture at that exact moment. Borrowed from the Galaxy flagship series, Single Take lets you take multiple photos and videos in an instant with the tap of a button.
With the help of AI, you can run, jump and be creative with the way you capture your content, and your photos and videos will always look great as Single Take helps you choose the best. You might end up with some great pictures of perfect timing that will go viral on the internet.
Fun Mode
And of course, we all love selfies and micro shots. With a range of front-facing cameras up to 32MP, you can proudly post the perfect selfie on social media accounts. All that remains is to practice smiling and smiling. With Fun Mode regularly updated with new Snapchat Lenses, you can inject humor into your photos with playful filters.
Pro Mode
You can create masterpieces on the Galaxy A series with the Pro or Pro Video mode. Experiment with ISO settings, speed, exposure value, focus, and white balance to get the look you want in your photos or videos.
Nowadays, you do not need to carry a DSLR camera and various equipment with you. Invigorate your life with smartphone photography, which gives you an accessible, affordable, and convenient way to experiment.
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Motion pictures and Hyperlapse mode
You can add a comic twist to your videos with Slow Motion, which is 8 times slower than normal video, or Super Slow Motion, which is 32 times slower than normal video.
You can also try Hyperlapse mode, a time-lapse photography technique that speeds up your shots. It is worth mentioning that 10x is good for recording passing traffic, 15x is good for clouds moving across the sky, 30x is good for people passing by, and 60x is good for sunrises and sunsets.
Photo Remastering
You can also use photo remaster to give new life to old or low-quality images. All you have to do is open the photo in Gallery, tap on the vertical ellipsis, and choose Remaster Picture. You can also tap the object eraser to remove any background distractions and photo bomb to perfect your favorite photos.
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.