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Samsung to equip One UI 6.0 with Android 14’s keyboard shortcuts
Samsung has a wide range of stunning tablets and a stunning family of Galaxy Z foldable phones. All the Galaxy will get benefited from Android 14’s features, which Google is seriously crafting. Samsung could equip One UI 6.0 with a lot of new keyboard shortcuts, thanks to Android 14.
Google has recently launched the Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet devices. And in order to deliver a great user experience on its newer devices, Google is bringing fruitful features to Android 14 OS, such as the large directory of physical keyboard shortcuts, which will probably join the One UI 6.0.
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After the I/O 2023, Google rolled out Android 14 Beta 2 for Pixel smartphones. Features and changes that were not mentioned in the changelog are discovered by Mishaal Rahman. He discovered a significantly overhauled keyboard shortcuts menu in Android 14 Beta 2.
Through his Twitter post, Mishaal shared all the new physical keyboard shortcuts that arrived with Android 14’s Beta 2 update. Meanwhile, it’s worth mentioning that this redesigned menu is only accessible on large-screen devices running Android 14.
Devices running Android 14 Beta 2 got minor tweaked in the System Settings, replacing the Physical Keyboard tab from Languages & Input to System >> Keyboard section. The Android 14 is likely to go official by August 2023, and we believe Samsung may not skip including this feature in One UI 6.
Samsung One UI 6.0 to bring these keyboard shortcuts:
| Sr No. | Input | Shortcut |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Access notification shade | Search + N |
| 2 | Take a full screenshot | Search + Ctrl + S |
| 3 | Access list of shortcuts | Search + / |
| 4 | Back button | Search + ~ | Search + Backspace | Search + Left Arrow |
| 5 | Access home screen | Search + H | Search + Return |
| 6 | Overview of open apps | Search + Tab |
| 7 | Cycle through recent apps (forward) | Alt + Tab |
| 8 | Cycle through recent apps (back) | Alt + Shift + Tab |
| 9 | Launcher search | Search |
| 10 | Hide and show taskbar | Search + T |
| 11 | Access system settings | Search + I |
| 12 | Access Google Assistant | Search + A |
| 13 | Lock screen | Search + L |
| 14 | Pull up Notes for quick memo | Search + Ctrl + N |
| 15 | Split screen with current app on right | Search + Ctrl + Right Arrow |
| 16 | Split screen with current app on left | Search + Ctrl + Left Arrow |
| 17 | Switch from split screen to full screen | Search + Ctrl + Up Arrow |
| 18 | Move split screen app | Search + Ctrl + Down Arrow |
| 19 | Switch input language (next) | Ctrl + Space | Search + Space |
| 20 | Switch input language (previous) | Ctrl + Shift + Space | Ctrl + Search + Space |
| 21 | Open assist app | Search + A |
| 22 | Open browser app | Search + B |
| 23 | Open calculator app | Search + U |
| 24 | Open calendar app | Search + K |
| 25 | Open contacts app | Search + C |
| 26 | Open email app | Search + E |
| 27 | Open maps app | Search + M |
| 28 | Open music app | Search + P |
| 29 | Open SMS app | Search + S |
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.