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Samsung One UI 6.1.1 and its game-changing Galaxy AI features
Unveiled on July 10 Unpacked, Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 will be released on July 24. The new foldables run One UI 6.1.1 software, bringing tons of new Galaxy AI features and functional improvements.
The Unpacked was so exciting thanks to Samsung’s next frontier for Galaxy AI, powered by One UI 6.1.1. The software fuels a range of AI features and tools to maximize the large screen and significantly enhance productivity.
Samsung One UI 6.1.1 Galaxy AI Features List
Note Assist
Samsung Notes app added the Note Assist feature with One UI 6.1 earlier this year. The latest upgrade brings in-built transcript and PDF Overlay Translation.
- A newly embedded transcript feature enables transcription, translation, and summarizing of voice recordings directly in Notes.
- Texts in PDF files can be translated and overlaid perfectly through the PDF overlay translation feature in Notes and it even supports text in images and graphs.
Samsung Keyboard
Samsung has also up-leveled its native Keyboard app with a new Composer feature.
- It can generate suggested text based on simple keywords for email and supported social media apps.
- For social media, the Composer creates text that reflects your tone by analyzing previous posts.
Samsung Gallery
Samsung’s Gallery and Notes app integrated a cool Generative AI feature called Sketch to Image. Paired with the S Pen, it takes your creativity and inner artist to a whole new level, you must try it out.
- Sketch to Image lets you create more sophisticated art pieces by generating image options when you simply sketch or draw on the photos in Gallery or Notes.
Samsung x Google
Google has updated the Gemini App for Samsung Galaxy devices. The optimized version is fully integrated into the new Galaxy Z series.
- By simply swiping the corner of the screen or saying, “Hey Google”, you can bring up Gemini’s overlay and get help with writing, learning, or planning.
- Gemini is combined with your favorite Google apps to make it easier to organize a perfect travel itinerary through real-time flight and hotel booking information.
- You can even get detailed info about a YouTube video using the multi-window split-screen to ask questions to Gemini overlay.
- If you are curious about who the artist is in the video, just long-press the home button and circle, highlight, or tap on the screen — and Circle to Search will offer instant search results.
Interpreter
Galaxy AI’s upgraded Interpreter brings a new conversation mode for a dual-screen form factor. It enables both parties to conveniently view translations on the main and cover screens.
Live Translate
Samsung also enhanced Live Translate and it’s set to extend beyond Samsung’s own native calling app to a selection of popular third-party apps such as WhatsApp and Google Meet.
Photo Assist, Photo Studio, and Instant Slow-mo
- Samsung Gallery features even more smart Photo Assist for foldable phones that helps you to effortlessly create professional-grade content.
- Portrait Studio creates a variety of different portrait styles such as 3D avatars, cartoons, or watercolors for more creative possibilities.
- Instant Slow-mo lets you instantly slow a video by generating additional frames while maintaining a smooth viewing experience.
Suggested replies
Consumers will benefit from Suggested replies features. Powered by AI capabilities, it analyzes your latest messages to suggest relevant responses that you can use without any modification.
Photo Ambient
Based on time and weather conditions, Photo Ambient ensures changing the wallpaper in real time. Galaxy users can also create a unified look and feel with suggested screen layout options such as moving the clock and changing the frame color.
Auto Zoom
On the Galaxy Z Flip 6, the FlexCam function added a new Auto Zoom feature. It finds the best framing for your shot by detecting the subject and zooming in and out.
Samsung could rollout some of the new Galaxy AI features to older devices such as the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5. The company has pledged to install Galaxy AI on 200 million Galaxy devices this year, read more here: the next Galaxy AI expansion may surprise you all.
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
Samsung could be finally bringing Large Folder with One UI 7. Over the past few years, Chinese phone makers adopted the Large Folder feature in their Android skins. Seems like Galaxy devices will also receive the functionality this year.
Android-based One UI already supports the home screen folder function. Users can keep several apps within a folder on the home screen or apps screen. It allows users to keep their most used apps easily accessible the stay gathered in a minimal area.
Large Folder takes the user experience to a whole new level. HarmonyOS and HyperOS come with a customizable large folder feature. Simply put, a large folder can be expanded twice from the app icon-like folder size on the home screen.
While a regular folder keeps apps gathered as a dedicated space, a Large Folder makes access easier. Apps contained in a large folder can be opened with a single tap rather than first opening the folder and tapping the app icon to trigger.
Large folder contains up to 8 apps in a 3×3 layout to be opened with a direct click. The 9th space in the layout shows the next apps in minimized size. If you want to open the 9th or 10th app, tapping the minimized icon will pop up the large folder.
One UI 7’s Large Folder is expected to have a similar design layout and functionality. Samsung may bring additional refinements to better help Galaxy users. It remains to be seen whether Large Folder is added in the Beta or reserved for next builds.
Samsung could launch the One UI 7 Beta this month. The Stable rollout will likely start in late October once Samsung unveils it at the Developer Conference. The Beta Program will launch in China, Germany, India, Poland, South Korea, the UK, and the US.
Samsung has released a fresh update for its Quick Share app with version 13.6.51.13. This update brings some useful improvements to make file sharing more convenient. It is available on the Galaxy Store with a package size of 23.53MB.
The new update of Quick Share changes the file size limits. Before, you could only share files up to 5GB each or per day using QR codes, URL copying, or sending to contacts. With this update, the limit has been increased to 10GB. Now, you can send larger files like big videos or large documents more easily.
Moreover, the update also improves the device identification process. Now, when you’re sharing files with nearby devices, the app will show up to two lines of text for each device’s name. This helps you quickly find and select the right device, especially when there are many nearby.
Furthermore, the update brings a new feature that shows the total file size of incoming transfers. When someone is sending you a file, you’ll see its size right in the pop-up notification.
Users can install the update through Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates. Also, they can directly download it from the third-party app source link mentioned here.
Privacy Sharing of Quick Share
Samsung recently introduced the Privacy Sharing feature within the Quick Share app for One UI devices. It uses blockchain-based encryption technology to help you keep your files secure when sharing them with others. Whether you want to share family or travel pictures, this feature ensures that only the people you choose can see them.