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One UI 6.1 Photo Ambient Wallpaper: Add weather effects to lock screen
Samsung‘s One UI 6.1 delivers an enhanced experience and performance as it arrives with a bundle of new features and enhancements. One of the hidden features of One UI 6.1 is Photo Ambient Wallpaper.
The Photo Ambient Wallpaper feature makes your lock screen more dynamic and immersive. It adds weather effects to your lock screen wallpaper based on your location and time of the day.
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For example, if you live in a place where it snows, you can see snow particles falling over your wallpaper when you turn on your phone. Or if you are in a sunny area, you can see rays of light shining through your wallpaper.
To enable this feature, you need to go to Settings >> Advanced features >> Labs and turn on the “Photo ambient wallpaper” option.
Then, you need to go to Settings >> Wallpaper and Style>> Change wallpapers and select the Creative category. There, you will find the “Photo ambient” option that will apply the weather effects to your wallpaper.
If you love customizing your phone and adding some options to your lock screen, you may want to give this feature a try and see how it looks on your device.
Samsung is gearing up for the next iteration of its custom skin, One UI 7, which is set to debut with the Galaxy S25 series in 2025. However, the excitement is building as the company is already internally testing One UI 7 on the Galaxy S24 series. New information indicates that a beta program will be starting soon.
A new One UI 7 testing build for the Samsung Galaxy S24 has been spotted on the server. This new build identified as S926NKSU3BXIC, follows the earlier build BXIB. This shows that Samsung is continuously making improvements and adjustments.
Along with the Galaxy S24 series, several Galaxy devices are also internally testing One UI 7. These devices include Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy S23, Galaxy S22, and more.
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Regular new testing builds show that the Korean tech giant is actively working on improving the user experience. As Samsung approaches the beta testing phase, fans are eager to see what new features One UI 7 will bring.
One UI 7 update will surely make the Galaxy smartphone experience even better as Samsung’s custom skin has consistently been praised for its user-friendly interface and customization options. Keep an eye out for more news as Samsung prepares to start its Beta Program soon.
One UI 7 (Android 15) update to upscale keyboard experience on Samsung tablets
Samsung Galaxy Themes app is getting Android 15-based One UI 7 support. The Korean tech giant is rolling out a new update for the Galaxy Themes app with version 6.0.01.7 via Galaxy Store. This update prepares the app for users as they transition to the new software.
The fresh update makes the Samsung Galaxy Themes app compatible with One UI 7 by bringing its support ahead of the official release. Samsung aims to make its stock apps compatible with to upcoming interface so that when that update will be released for the smartphone, the app will not stop working.
The introduction of Android 15 support indicates that Samsung is likely gearing up to release the One UI 7 Beta update soon. This support allows users to continue utilizing their favorite apps without disruption once the new operating system is available.
In addition to the compatibility enhancements, this update addresses several issues that users faced in the previous version. It also brings improvements to various functions to enhance the overall user experience on Galaxy devices.
To download the Galaxy Themes version 6.0 update, users can navigate to the Galaxy Store app, select the Menu option, and then access updates. Alternatively, a third-party app link is also available for those who prefer that method.
As the launch of One UI 7 approaches, users can look forward to a more enjoyable and feature-rich experience on their Galaxy smartphones. Samsung will expand Android 15 support to more apps soon.
One UI 7 is the next iteration of Samsung’s custom skin, based on Android 15. With this major update, the company will bring several new features and enhancements. Samsung will make some exciting updates to its Smart Select features in the One UI 7.0 update.
Based on user feedback, Samsung is now officially highlighting a standard area for selection, which should help save time and make the feature more convenient. According to the community moderator, the company is working to create a flexible menu for Smart Select that changes based on what the user selects.
There are challenges in developing a fixed shortcut interface for automatically offering options such as copying or generating GIFs from text or images. However, Samsung is actively working on solutions that enhance user experiences.
Moreover, the One UI 7.0 will enhance the Smart Select feature and will let it automatically choose a recommended area for users. Through this, Samsung aims to save the time spent on manual selections and improve efficiency when users want to perform actions like copying, sharing, or creating GIFs.
Currently, the company is reviewing new options to enhance the overall experience. Users can expect more intuitive functionality of Smart Select in One UI 7.0. Stay tuned for further updates.
One UI 7 (Android 15) update to upscale keyboard experience on Samsung tablets