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Verizon US Galaxy Tab S9+ 5G gets One UI 6.1 update and Galaxy AI

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 One UI 6.1.1 update

Samsung has kicked off the One UI 6.1 update for the Galaxy Tab S9+ 5G smartphone on the Verizon network carrier in the US. The major update includes the latest software with new features, the Galaxy AI suite, and the February 2024 security patch.

One UI 6.1 update comes with a bundle of new features of Galaxy AI, Call & Messages Continuity, and improvements in user experience, performance and security. This major update makes your device smarter and more secure.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ is getting One UI 6.1 update with the PDA version X818USQU2BXC9 for locked models on Verizon network in the US. You can install the update via Settings >> Software Update >> Download and install.

WHAT’S NEW IN ONE UI 6.1

Call & Message Continuity

  • Talk on any device – Make and receive calls and texts from any Galaxy tablet, computer, or watch signed in to your Samsung account.
  • Switch devices mid-conversation – You can pull calls from one device to another anytime, even during calls.
  • To enable this feature: Both devices must be signed in to the same Samsung account, using the native Phone app for calls, and Samsung Messages app for texts.
    Open Settings > Connected devices > Call & text on other devices, and follow the instructions to pair your Galaxy phone and tablet.
  • You can send and receive messages using any Wi-Fi network. Calls require both devices to be on the same Wi-Fi network.

Circle to Search

  • Circle to Search quickly provides information about objects, images, or text shown on your screen. Touch and hold the Home button to enable Circle to Search, then simply circle the displayed content using your finger to see additional details.

Chat Assist

  • Chat Assist lets you customize your writing style, review spelling and grammar corrections and translate messages in 13 different languages. After composing text, tap the AI icon in Samsung Keyboard to view AI suggestions for your message.

Interpreter

  • With Interpreter you can engage in spontaneous conversations with locals while traveling, as the split-screen feature generates text translations for live conversations.
  • Tap Interpreter in the Quick Panel, choose your preferred language, and tap the mic button to speak. You can download additional languages in Interpreter settings.

Note Assist

  • Note Assist makes a long story short. Simply start writing and AI formats your notes into a clear, easy-to-review summary. Open Samsung Notes and tap the AI icon to bring up options to Auto format, Summarize, Correct spelling and Translate your notes.

Transcript Assist

  • Convert recordings of meetings, lectures, voice memos and more into text, then summarize them for quick review. You can even translate the transcripts and summaries to review them in other languages.
  • Download language packs in Settings for the languages you want to translate.

Browsing Assist (Samsung Internet)

  • Summarize and translate webpages as you browse the internet.
  • Tap the Browsing assist icon and get a summary or translation of the current webpage, powered by advanced intelligence.

Photo Assist

  • Reimagine pictures with Photo Editor.
  • Gallery’s Photo Editor helps you transform images with advanced intelligence. You can move people and objects around, resize them, or remove them entirely. You can even change the angle of images, then fill in the gaps around the edges.

Generative Wallpaper

  • Generate your own wallpaper with the power of Galaxy AI.
  • Select categories and keywords, then watch as new wallpapers come to life. Different each time!

Hey, Camila is here! From the very beginning, I love using Samsung phones like a die-hard fan. Apart from detailing One UI features for readers, I love exploring different apps of the Samsung ecosystem with a cup of tea!

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OpenAI eyes AI integration on Samsung phones like Apple Intelligence

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OpenAI AI Samsung

Apple collaborated with OpenAI to power Apple Intelligence features. The ChatGPT maker continues to create obstacles for Google. In a recent move, OpenAI discussed a potential AI partnership with Samsung.

TheInformation (via Reuters) reported that OpenAI has recently discussed powering AI features on Samsung-made devices. It seems the ChatGPT-maker wishes an AI partnership with Samsung to expand its reach in multiple folds.

The company is considering developing a web browser to rival Google’s Chrome. OpenAI recently introduced its search engine called SearchGPT. It is available to limited users alongside internal testers and strategic partners.

Samsung x OpenAI

Samsung and Google’s close partnership doesn’t need any elaboration. The friendship isn’t limited to services, as both firms work across an ecosystem. However, it doesn’t stop Samsung from partnering with OpenAI in favor of better service.

As the AI phone market is growing rapidly, OpenAI may innovate further. Google doesn’t lag, but there’s still room for a potential alliance. Apple Intelligence-like features might be deployed on Galaxy phones after Samsung’s partnership.

OpenAI knows Samsung holds the command of the worldwide smartphone market. Expansion of its services will be quite broader than Apple if its partnership with Samsung pens down. For now, take this information as a grain of salt!

OpenAI AI Samsung

Apple x OpenAI

Apple leads the worldwide premium smartphone market. Google and Samsung introduced their AI phones in October 2023 and January 2024, respectively. It forced Apple to immediately enter the segment to normalize the innovation gap.

Google’s availing Gemini Nano AI model, but Apple joined hands with OpenAI. To create a difference, OpenAI powering some of the coolest AI features on recent iPhones. The move is to attract other vendors to adopt source AI from OpenAI.

Well, Apple still reportedly considering bringing Gemini AI on iPhones. The company believes that iPhone users should have different AI providers available. Hence, a multi-collaborative approach is also in the pipeline, at least from Apple’s end.

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Your Galaxy is safer than you think, Samsung reveals how

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Samsung Galaxy Cyber Threat Intelligence

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.

Samsung Galaxy Cyber Threat Intelligence

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.

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Samsung Gaming Hub adds the biggest Xbox Game Pass titles

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Samsung Gaming Hub Rivals Arena The Six

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.

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