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One UI 7 will upscale gaming experience on Samsung devices
Samsung teased that the One UI 7 update will upscale the gaming experience on Galaxy devices. While consumers are demanding a frame interpolation feature, Samsung has pledged enhanced gaming on its next One UI version.
The moderator concerned with gaming optimization stated that the inclusion of a frame booster is not easy in One UI 7. Since the Exynos SoCs feature Vulkan API, a platform-level frame booster can’t be applied as the GLES.
Meanwhile, the moderator assured to seek technical methods for gaming experience improvements. GLES is a high-level API while the Vulkan is a low-level API.
Some platforms are capable of controlling display on gaming operations. Hence, Vulkan-based platforms are tough to optimize for such controls without compatibility issues.
In addition, the moderator added that Samsung is in touch with game developers. The company intends to collaborate with developers to optimize the Exynos and Galaxy products with their titles for better experiences.
The moderator also pointed out that the One UI staff is working to eliminate SoC-level input latency. With each new One UI iteration, the company brings significant improvements to the input latency aspect.
⭕ One UI 7
Samsung is gradually reflecting efforts to "eliminate input latency from the platform" regardless of the frame booster.
"In the One UI 7, Samsung will continue to find improvement points and share the improvements transparently as much as possible."#Samsung #OneUI7 pic.twitter.com/c0l1KMCu6a
— Yash Rathore (@YashRathoreX) July 20, 2024
Samsung’s One UI 7 will be powered by Android 15 operating system. The new software could be available in the Beta Program from August this year. The company has scheduled its annual Developer Conference in October.
One UI 7 will be released for Galaxy devices later this year. The moderator said that the team is working to find improvement points. Changes that will be deployed in the next version will be transparently revealed by Samsung.
Samsung recently started the One UI 6.1.1 rollout for the Galaxy S24 series and will expand it soon to more Galaxy devices. Meanwhile, Samsung has also rolled out a new update for the One UI Home app with version 15.1.03.81.
The fresh update of the One UI Home app improves some functions to provide a better Galaxy experience. In addition, it fixes some issues that users encountered in previous versions to make the app more stable and reliable.
The update enhances the overall Galaxy experience by addressing bugs and making the app more user-friendly. As always, users are advised to keep their devices updated to enjoy the latest features and improvements.
Notably, the installation package size of the Samsung One UI Home 15.1.03.81 update is around 25MB. The update automatically installs on your device along with a software update.
Also, you can download the One UI Home 15.1.03.81 update from the third-party app link mentioned here. You can also check the latest version of the One UI Home app through Settings >> Home screen >> About Home screen. Here you can see the latest version of the One UI Home app.
One UI 6.1.1 Expansion
Samsung officially confirmed the expansion of the One UI 6.1.1 update for a bunch of Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, and the Tab S9 series.
The company already started releasing the One UI 6.1.1 update for the Galaxy S24 series in Korea and it will expand this update to North America and Europe on September 9.
BREAKING: Samsung announces One UI 6.1.1 expansion to many older Galaxy devices
Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition will be the thinnest Samsung foldable ever. The upcoming smartphone’s render just surfaced online, displaying a thinner design, flat frame, slightly rounded corners, and brushed metal backplate.
Courtesy of AndroidHeadlines, we now have our first look at the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition design. It’s expected to be marketed as a thinner variant of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 that was released alongside the Z Flip 6 in July 2024.
Previously, it was rumored to debut as the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim or Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra. Render shows the Special Edition has a design inspired by Z Fold 6 but in a thinner overall appearance – rivaling its Chinese counterparts.
The rear boasts a camera island, consisting of three cameras. However, the camera bump has a slightly different shape – it’s not as round as the Z Fold 6’s. In addition, the bump is slightly thicker than the one of the Galaxy Z Fold 6.
Notably, the phone’s backplate has a brushed metal look, aligning with the use of Titanium material. It might not be the official look at the device, but the render suggests a brushed metal look on the backplate, making it look different than the Fold 6.
It was revealed that the Galaxy Z Fold SE measures 10.6mm thick when folded and 4.9mm thick when unfolded. Rumors also suggested the adoption of an S24 Ultra-like 200-megapixel primary camera to better compete with Chinese rivals.
Despite being thinner, the device will likely support S Pen input. The cover and inner screens could also be slightly larger at 6.5-inch and 8-inch respectively. Samsung could launch the Fold SE in China and South Korea later this month.
Samsung formally announced the One UI 6.1.1 rollout for older Galaxy devices. Now, Samsung revealed all the new camera and gallery features arriving on your Galaxy smartphone or tablet with One UI 6.1.1 update and Galaxy AI suite.
One UI 6.1.1 debuts enhancements to various camera and gallery features. It includes upgrades to Flex Cam and Instant Slow-mo as well as Gallery’s Live Effects and Motion Clipper, and Photo Editor’s Portrait Studio and Convert Sketch.
Do note that all the enhancements won’t be expanded to every eligible model. The feature distribution will be based on hardware specs. Auto Zoom of Flex Cam is exclusively available on the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and 6.
Auto Zoom of Flex Cam
The Auto Zoom feature supported on the Z Flip 6 and the ability to shoot like a camcorder with the Flex Cam has also been applied to the Z Flip 5.
- This feature only applies to Z Flip 5/6 and does not apply to Z Fold 5/6.
Instant Slowmo
Instant slow-mo is also available in HDR Video format in the Gallery app. A menu allowing Galaxy users to save the section watched is added at the top left in Gallery UI. You can also share the slow-mo video using the share sheet without saving it separately.
- Supported devices: Galaxy Z Fold 5/6, Flip 5/6, Galaxy S23/S24 series, Galaxy Tab S9 series
Gallery
1) Live effects
You can enjoy photos with people and animals in them in three dimensions.
- Supported devices: Galaxy Z Fold 4/5/6, Flip 4/5/6, Galaxy S22/S23/S24 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S8/S9 series
2) Motion Clipper
You can create moving stickers and GIFs by long-pressing on a Motion Photo to select it.
- Supported devices: Galaxy Z Fold 4/5/6, Flip 4/5/6, Galaxy S22/S23/S24 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S8/S9 series
Photo Editor
1) Portrait studio
You can save your photos by selecting from a variety of styles through AI generation.
- Supported devices: Galaxy Z Fold 4/5/6, Flip 4/5/6, Galaxy S22/S23/S24 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S8/S9 series
2) Convert sketch
You can add a sketch drawn on top of your photo by creating an image.
- Supported devices: Galaxy Z Fold 4/5/6, Flip 4/5/6, Galaxy S22/S23/S24 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S8/9 series
Overlay Translation
The company provides natural translation results by maintaining the text and background color of the original image and improving readability by overlaying it on the image.
- Supported devices: Galaxy Z Fold 4/5/6, Flip 4/5/6, Galaxy S22/S23/S24 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S8/9 series
Expert RAW
Astronomical Figures
The Astro Portrait feature lets you take photos of people and stars together. This feature is scheduled to be supported through an Expert RAW app update in One UI 6.1.1.
- Supported devices: Galaxy S23/S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6/Flip 6