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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6: 7 years of Android updates guarantee future-proof investment
Samsung guaranteed the new Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 for 7 years of Android updates. The company has added two more Galaxy devices to its longest software support chart. Given the 2024 debut, both new foldables are slated to get new Android and One UI updates till 2031.
7 years of Android guarantee started with the Galaxy S24 series. Samsung followed Google’s promise to its 2023 Pixel lineup. Now, the new flagship lineup is getting benefited by the company’s longer Android and regular software promise.
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The Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 come with Android 14 pre-installed. The company is developing One UI 7 on the new Android 15 operating system. It will be the first major upgrade for new foldable phones released by Samsung today.
Samsung usually debuts three variants of One UI skin on the same OS version. One UI 6.0 and One UI 6.1 are already here, with the new phones today introduced One UI 6.1.1. All three versions are based on Android 14 operating system.
One UI x.0
One UI x.0 version brings a new operating system to Galaxy devices. It usually comes in the fourth quarter of each year. It usually intros major design changes and core Android features to compatible Galaxy devices apart from Samsung’s tweaks.
One UI x.1
One UI x.1 iteration launches with new Galaxy S series phones in the first half of each year. In recent years, it has been observed that Samsung has released many new features with its x.1 version. The company makes it available to almost every phone that got x.0 updates.
One UI x.1.1
One UI x.1.1 replaced the Samsung One UI x.5 version, which debuted with new Note phones. Now, One UI x.1.1 is a software dedicated to foldable phones and tablets. However, select Galaxy S phones get enhancements and new features without version bumps.
So, get ready to have 3 One UI updates with each new Android version!
DXOMARK honored Galaxy Z Fold 6 as the world’s best camera foldable. The firm is often criticized for its camera performance reviews, especially for Galaxy phones. Samsung’s latest foldable is ranked at the top of the camera chart.
Seeing a Galaxy device leading the camera ranking at DXOMARK seems surprising. The reviewers haven’t evaluated the OnePlus Open, Oppo Find N3, and Vivo X Fold 3 Pro. That is why, Samsung’s foldable has reached the top spot on the chart.
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 shares the top rank with the Pixel Fold on the DXOMARK camera chart. Both devices scored 133 points, with Google’s leading given audio, display, and battery evaluations. DXOMARK hasn’t published the selfie camera score of the Z Fold 6.
The review notes mention that the Galaxy Z Fold 6’s cameras have “good exposure and fairly wide dynamic range”. In addition, good detail and low noise in bright light were mentioned, and details in long-range telephoto shots.
Additionally, DXOMARK pointed out that the Fold 6 features good depth estimation in bokeh shots and mostly accurate video exposure with a wide dynamic range. Nice colors in videos were mentioned too, and effective video stabilization as well.
Reviewers noted that the phone lags in general camera performance over its rivals in its price segment. If DXOMARK had evaluated foldables from China, things would have been opposite – the same way as bar-type phones.
Camera specifications:
- Primary: 50MP sensor, 1.0µm pixels, 23mm equivalent f/1.8-aperture lens, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
- Ultra-wide: 12MP sensor, 1.12µm pixels, 12mm equivalent f/2.2-aperture lens
- Telephoto: 10MP sensor, 1.0µm pixels, 66mm equivalent f/2.4-aperture lens, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
Samsung is elevating the user experience with the new update of the Voice Recorder app, which arrives with version 21.5.41.03. The fresh update is set to make recording audio on your Galaxy device easier and better.
The fresh update enhances some functions to make the app more user-friendly. In addition, the update fixes issues that users encountered in the previous update to make it more stable.
The Voice Recorder app of Samsung provides several features to Galaxy devices that make recording and managing audio easier. It also offers playback and editing capabilities. With the latest version, the Samsung Voice app is ready to deliver a more efficient and enjoyable experience.
Version 21.5.41.03 update of Samsung Voice Recorder is available on the Galaxy Store with a package size of 31.79MB. Users can access the update through the Samsung Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates. Alternatively, you can download updates directly from the third-party app source link mentioned here.
Updating to this version is highly recommended for a better Galaxy experience and enhanced features. Overall, this update provides a smoother and fewer bug (or error-free) experience.
With One UI 6.1, Samsung made the Voice Recorder app more effective as it now supports Galaxy AI. The Transcript Assist feature of the app can easily transcribe meeting recordings and generate summaries and translations.
At the moment, Samsung is planning to release the One UI 7 Beta update for Galaxy devices soon. This major update is also expected to release enhanced voice recorder features.
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Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra users are getting the July 2024 security update in Canada. This update is already out in Brazil, Europe, and the US. The company expand this update to all eligible models soon.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy S21 series can identify the July 2024 security update in Canada with the One UI builds mentioned below.
- G991WVLSCGXF3 – Galaxy S21
- G996WVLSCGXF3 – Galaxy S21 Plus
- G998WVLSCGXF3 – Galaxy S21 Ultra
July 2024 security patch fixes over 55 issues to improve system security and stability. These issues are mainly related to One UI Home, System UI, Secure Folder, and more, further enhancing device security.
Users of the Galaxy S21 in Canada are advised to install the latest patch promptly to benefit from the improved security measures. For those who have not received an update notification, the update can be manually checked and installed.
To install the update, open the smartphone’s settings, select ‘Software Update’, and then ‘Download and install’. Following these steps will ensure that your Samsung smartphone is up-to-date with the latest security protections.
One UI 7 for the Galaxy S21 series
Samsung will soon start the One UI 7 Beta update for the latest Galaxy flagships. Last month, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus spotted running One UI 7 and Android 15 on the Geekbench Platform. This smartphone achieved a single-core score of 1427 and a multi-core score of 2528.
Galaxy S21 Plus with Android 15 and One UI 7 listed on GeekBench