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Samsung One UI 5.1 Features: Camera, Gallery, Widgets, Text Call and more
Samsung One UI 5.1 is a refined variant of the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 software. The Galaxy S23 series comes preinstalled with the latest One UI version, while the company shared select new features with several Galaxy devices through a firmware update. Below, you can check Samsung One UI 5.1 features.
Samsung One UI 5.1 Features
Samsung’s new software consists of the latest Android 13-based One UI 5.1 enhancements for your Galaxy. There are several new features on the changelog, which take your Samsung device to the next level when it comes to usability and performance.
Camera
There are several minor improvements in the Camera app such as the integration of Expert RAW on supported models. Meanwhile, the One UI 5.1 makes it quite easier to change the color tone (Natural or Bright) of your selfie picture from the Effects menu at the top of the screen.
Multi-tasking
One UI 5.0 brought great new multitasking features and the One UI 5.1 brings further refinements. 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.
Moreover, 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 in split view. These kinds of minor changes are the part of One UI 5.1 update, which greatly enhances usability and productivity.
Gallery:
Samsung’s Remaster feature now supports GIF files too, so you can upscale your low-resolution GIFs. Just open any GIF in the Samsung Gallery app, tap the Remaster button available inside the hamburger menu, and let AI do the rest of the work!
iOS 16-inspired Extract Text feature debuted with the One UI 5.0, letting you select and copy test content from images or directly from the camera viewfinder. Taking it a step ahead, the One UI 5.1 makes it possible to select and copy text from video as well so you can use it anywhere.
When you select the 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. Here’s how: Select an image or video from the Gallery > select the three dots for more options > select details > position your device in landscape mode.
Wallpaper:
Thanks to the better use of AI, One UI 5.1 now suggests the best video clip as your wallpaper selection when you select a video to use as your wallpaper. Here’s how: 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.
One UI 5.1’s Gallery app has a Google Photos-inspired feature, which Samsung calls People management. 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
Another stuff derived from the Stock Android and Apple’s iOS is Battery Status Widget. As showcased at the One UI 5.0 launch, the Battery Status Widgets arrive with the One UI 5.1 update. There are two different styles for home screen widgets, displaying the battery status of the phone and connected devices.
In addition to the new Battery Widget, the One UI 5.1 brings enhancements to the Weather Widget. Details and more useful information will be displayed for the weather when you launch the Weather Widget, such as severe weather alerts and details of daily weather summaries and predictions.
Samsung Internet
You can now 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 the screen > click it to continue browsing the internet.
AR Zone
One UI 5.1 makes the AR Zone feature even more advanced and fun. Now, you can add a second AR Emoji in a single sticker. Customize each emoji and then combine them as you prefer. Add actions and expressions: Make your stickers come to life by giving each emoji its own action and expression.
Bixby Text Call
One UI 5.1 brings the long-awaited English language support to the Bixby Text Call feature. Once it is downloaded, Bixby Text Call is ready for you to use. Open Phone app > More options > Settings > Bixby text call > enable Bixby text call > the download screen will pop up > select download.
One of the biggest Indian festivals has started today with Dhanteras. Ahead of Diwali, Samsung shared an awesome promo video, showcasing the smart Note Assist feature of Galaxy AI.
This Diwali, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is taking ease to new heights with Galaxy AI’s Note Assist, designed to empower users to capture, organize, and share moments with unmatched simplicity.
With just a tap, you can record heartfelt conversations, transcribe important details, and translate messages for loved ones who speak different languages.
Note Assist brings to you a true celebration of effortless connections. It ensures that every moment is preserved, shared, and understood with ease.
Samsung’s Galaxy AI promo for Diwali 2024 is a short yet nice story. An NRI came to India, who is unaware of some commonly used stuff throughout the festive season.
His relatives ask him to bring many different items from the market, requiring him to create a list. All the discussions happened in the local language, Hindi, understanding it was a bit difficult.
Thanks to Note Assist, the NRI used his Galaxy S24 Ultra to get things done. The Notes app has a transcribe feature that records and analyzes the conversation to convert it to text format.
He was regularly using the Note Assist to get list created in the Notes app. Galaxy AI showoff time comes at the end when a group realizes how he can bring those stuff due to lack of awareness.
Voila! Galaxy AI’s Note Assist has already finished the work. The list is all set, consisting of all the items that were used to be ordered by different persons for festive purposes.
Galaxy S25 Ultra should not fade Samsung’s growth ambitions in the smartphone market next year. The Galaxy S24 series created a momentum of the AI Phone era, which the company wants to maintain further.
Samsung should have been hopeful for the Galaxy S25 Ultra to change the narrative that the smartphone market is shrinking given the intense competition. Key hardware upgrades and Galaxy AI features would solidify the dominance.
S25 Ultra has to keep the AI craze ignited
We’ve been hearing a lot about the Galaxy S25 series features and specifications. Meanwhile, anticipation is building on whether the Galaxy S25 Ultra could be able to maintain the AI-era-sparked by the S24 Ultra this year.
Galaxy S25 Ultra is the only hope that would lead Samsung to dominate the global smartphone market. Apple is swiftly decreasing the gap, while Chinese smartphone makers are also getting their respective market slice.
Amid concerns over weakening performance and growing competitiveness, Samsung hopes the Galaxy S25 Ultra can shift the narrative. Recently, TM Roh highlighted that strong Galaxy S24 sales have set the division on track for annual growth.
Samsung’s Galaxy S24 series is projected to be sold 35 million units this year. The Korean tech giant’s initial Generative AI integration has been well received, setting high expectations for next year’s Galaxy S family.
Samsung’s MX Head also joined Snapdragon Summit, suggesting Snapdragon 8 Elite utilization in the upcoming flagships. The chip promises a 45% performance boost in CPU and GPU, supporting more efficient multitasking and gaming.
The Galaxy S25 has more to prove beyond upgraded specs. Following recent struggles in the foldable phone market, the company is relying on the S25 series to revive its brand image and deliver an elevated user experience.
Samsung Music Frame WICKED Edition is now available in the US. The special edition model comes with a unique combination of art and technology to offer consumers a personalized and immersive audio experience.
On purchase, consumers will get a Wicked edition Photo Frame with three photo cards featuring autographs and images of the film’s beloved characters, including one exclusive picture only available with Music Frame WICKED Edition.
The Music Frame WICKED Edition is now available on Samsung.com and at the Samsung 837 retail experience store in New York City. Notably, the WICKED Edition costs $449 which is $50 more expensive than the standard version.
Samsung says the Music Frame represents an entirely new category of audio – a customizable speaker that doubles as a picture frame. You can display your favorite print photos and create an orchestra of sound with your favorite playlist.
Wicked
Directed by Jon M. Chu, Wicked is the untold story of the witches of Oz, starring Emmy-, Grammy- and Tony-winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (“Harriet,” Broadway’s “The Color Purple”) as Elphaba, a young woman misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.