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Samsung’s One UI 6 Beta Program Leaves Galaxy S22 Users Frustrated as A54 Takes Center Stage
A large number of Galaxy S22 series smartphone users are angry as Samsung is treating Galaxy A54 pleasingly for One UI 6 Beta. Recently, the company started the Android 14-based One UI 6 Beta Program for Galaxy A54 in South Korea, making it the first expansion model after the S23 series.
Last month, Samsung began the Android 14-based One UI 6 Beta Program for the Galaxy S23 series in three markets. Later last month, the Beta Program was expanded to three more markets; India, Poland, and the UK, followed by China in early September.
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As it’s going to be a month since Samsung debuted Beta Program, Galaxy S22 users have high expectations of the One UI 6 arrival. Amid anticipations, the A54 5G is getting invited for the upcoming software’s trial, which is nothing other than a worse treatment to S22 flagship users.
Well, the South Korean tech giant could soon begin the One UI 6 Beta for the popular Galaxy lineups including the S22 series and foldables. The bulletin board has already been published in a few markets, but an official announcement is yet to be made.
Here’s what users say:
In conclusion, it wasn’t the flagship that came first, it was just the release time that came first… Until now, most of the reasons for using the Samsung flagship were to experience new features and UI first, but I think it’s time to switch to Apple haha. – Source
Are you kidding? I’m really angry that the S22 is treated worse than the A54. – Source
I agree. From the GOS incident to various issues, the exclusion of the battery light mode, etc., it felt like the S22 series was abandoned in many ways, but I don’t think it’s right to treat a flagship like this even if it is a priority for release… I’ve been a loyal customer of Samsung for 20 years, but I’ll definitely buy an iPhone next year. I’m going to hahaha – Source
The S22 series is now falling behind the entry-level models. Samsung is falling behind the two entry-level models and is becoming an abandoned model compared to the entry-level models. When promoting it, it is called a flagship model, but in reality, it is treated worse than the entry-level model. – Source
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.