Are you using a Samsung Galaxy smartphone running on One UI 6.1 and having trouble finding the video call effects option? Let us tell you that Samsung has updated this feature to make it easier for you to customize your video calls. Here’s what’s new and how you can set it up.

With the One UI 6.1 update, Samsung has moved the video call effects feature settings to the Quick Panel. Now, you can access and change video call effects without having to navigate through multiple screens. When you pull down from the top of your screen, the Quick Panel appears.

Here’s how to set up Video Call Effects:

You can easily use the Video Call effects on your Samsung devices, just need to follow a few steps:

• Start a video call using any app that supports video calling. Make sure you’re in the middle of the call before you try to change the effects.
• While you’re on the video call, pull down from the top of your screen to open the Quick Panel. Pull down again to reveal more options.
• In the Quick Panel, find the Video Call Effects button. Tap on this button to open the settings for video call effects.

• You’ll now see several options to customize your video call. You can change the background, adjust your face effects, modify the color tone, or use automatic framing. Select the options that you like to enhance your video call.

Users with Samsung devices running from One UI 3.1 to One UI 6.0 have to select the video call effects icon directly on the call screen. But with One UI 6.1, accessing these features through the Quick Panel is now simpler.

If you haven’t used these effects on your Galaxy devices yet, try it now to make your video calls fun and engaging.

How to create 24 hour time-lapse video from single photo on Samsung devices

Samsung offers a range of advanced Gallery and Camera features for Galaxy devices that let you capture and edit images and videos like a professional. One of the amazing features of Samsung devices is the ability to convert a single photo into a 24-hour time-lapse video.

If you’ve ever wanted to see a single photo transform into a stunning time-lapse that captures a full day, this Gallery feature is perfect for you. It can take photos of landscapes, skies, sunsets, and more, and turn them into stunning videos that show the changes from morning to night, all 24 hours.

The 24-hour time-lapse video feature of the Samsung automatically detects if your photo includes elements like the sky or sunset. If it does, the AI on your Samsung device can convert it into a time-lapse video. It provides a unique way to experience how a scene transforms throughout the day, all just by one photo.

How to transform a single photo into a 24-hour time-lapse video

To create a beautiful time-lapse video from a single photo, you just need to follow a few simple steps:

• Open the Gallery app on your Samsung device. Look for photos with landscapes, skies, or sunsets.
• Choose the photo you want to convert.
• Tap the info menu at the bottom of the screen.
• If the photo has a recognizable sky, the 24-hour time-lapse option will appear. Tap it to generate the video.
• After the video is created, you can save it to your Gallery or share it with others.

One UI 6.1.1’s Motion Clipper feature coming to these Samsung devices

In July 2024, Samsung added a new device to its Wearable lineup – the Galaxy Ring. Featuring a sleek design and several health-tracking functions, the Samsung Galaxy Ring provides a convenient way to monitor your heart rate during exercise.

Users of the Galaxy Ring can easily measure their heart rate, as the device offers both automatic and manual measurement options. The Galaxy Ring automatically tracks your heart rate during walking and running if you have turned on the automatic exercise recognition function.

Also, users can manually check their heart rate during walking, running, treadmill workouts, indoor cycling, and outdoor cycling using the Samsung Health app. Check out the simple steps to use these features.

Automatic Heart Rate Measurement Feature

Those who prefer an automated approach can use Galaxy Ring to track their heart rate automatically during health activities. To enable this feature, follow these steps:

• Open the Galaxy Wearable App on your smartphone.
• Navigate to the Health Settings within the app.
• Enable the Automatic Exercise Recognition feature.
• Select the exercises you wish to have automatically recognized—currently, walking and running are supported.
• Turn on the exercise recognition for these activities.

Once activated, the Samsung Galaxy Ring will automatically measure your heart rate during walking and running.

Manual Heart Rate Measurement Feature

If you want to have more control over when your heart rate is measured, you can manually track it using the Samsung Health app. Here’s how:

• Open the Samsung Health app on your smartphone.
• Navigate to the More Exercises section and select My Exercises.
• Select the exercise you are performing—walking, running, treadmill, indoor cycling, or outdoor cycling.
• Begin your workout. You can then manually measure your heart rate for the selected exercise.

By following these steps, you can ensure accurate heart rate tracking whether you choose automatic recognition or manual measurement.

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