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Samsung expands Smart Forward updates: New features, enhancements for home appliances
Today, Samsung announced the expansion of Smart Forward. The company revealed new features will roll out to select devices this year. These Smart Forward updates are the latest step forward in Samsung’s journey to deliver optimal experiences.
Samsung’s Smart Forward updates introduce an array of new functionalities. The Family Hub will now come with Quick Share, Buds Auto Switch, and Fridge Call features, which significantly improve connectivity and usability.
The new Quick Share makes sharing memories and recipes while in the kitchen easier than ever. The function allows users to quickly send photos to the Family Hub screen directly from their Galaxy smartphone with just a few clicks.
Galaxy Buds users can benefit from the Buds Auto Switch feature. It lets them seamlessly switch to their mobile device to answer incoming calls. As a result, the user can get back to the ongoing call when the call is finished.
Quick Remote is also being expanded across refrigerators produced since 2023. The AI-powered Bixby assistant will understand commands with multiple intentions and remember the most recent conversation.
Users of 2024 refrigerators with Family Hub can simply say, “Open the refrigerator door.” Korean and US refrigerators with Family Hub also get a Generative Wallpaper feature so users can create custom wallpapers for the fridge’s screen.
Samsung announced the launch of Galaxy F05 in India. The company’s new smartphone will be available for purchase in the Indian market, starting September 20, in 4GB RAM and 64GB storage configuration for INR 7999.
The company’s new budget phone will be available in a 4GB+64GB storage variant. It comes in a refreshing Twilight Blue color, and is set to go on sale on September 20 with exciting launch offers on Flipkart and Samsung.com
The Galaxy F05 introduces a massive 5000mAh battery with 25W fast charging, an impressive 6.7” inch HD+ display, a 50-megapixel dual camera, an 8MP front camera, a leather pattern finish, a MediaTek Helio G85, and much more.
Samsung Galaxy F05 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 processor paired with 4GB RAM. The RAM can be boosted by an additional 4GB through RAM Plus, while the phone also comes with expandable storage of up to 1TB.
Samsung’s F05 sports massive 6.7” HD+ display for immersive viewing. It packs a 5000mAh battery, enabling long sessions of browsing, gaming, and binge-watching. The battery supports 25W fast charging giving more power in less time.
The smartphone boots Android 14-based One UI 6 out of the box. Samsung promising two major OS upgrades and four years of security patches. For seamless unlocking and privacy, it also supports Face Unlock.
Samsung has pushed the One UI 6.1.1 update based on Android 14 for the Galaxy Tab S9 series in Canada. This update is already live for users in Europe and Korea, expanding soon to more countries.
After installing the latest One UI version, users of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series can enjoy several new and advanced features. This update now lets you transform sketches into stunning artwork and enhances your photos with better styles.
In addition, the Samsung Keyboard can auto-complete your text, and you can get real-time translations for calls and text in images. You can convert voice to text, manage PDFs more easily, and set wallpapers that change with the weather and time.
Aside from this, One UI 6.1.1 improves the system security with the August 2024 patch and updates several Galaxy apps to the latest available version. The package size of this update is around 2.5GB.
One UI 6.1.1 update for the Galaxy Tab S9 series can be identified through PDA versions ending with BXHB in Canada. However, users in the US along with several other countries are still waiting for this update. It is a gradual rollout so it may take some days to reach all models.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus One UI 6.1.1 update – Canada #Samsung #GalaxyTabS9 #OneUI6_1_1 pic.twitter.com/FgjWulNYDw
— Samsung Software Updates (@SamsungSWUpdate) September 18, 2024
If you have received the notification of the update then install it now to get a bug-free experience. Firstly, visit your Galaxy device’s “System Settings,” once done, scroll down and tap the “Software update” tab, followed by the “Download and install” button.
Other Samsung Galaxy device users, including those with the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Galaxy S23 FE, are still waiting for the One UI 6.1.1 update. However, it was scheduled to roll out for these devices on September 17 in Canada.
Mark the Date: One UI 6.1.1 update scheduled for Galaxy S23 and other smartphones in Canada
Samsung starts Galaxy Tab S10 pre-reservation activity ahead of official debut. The company is allowing shoppers to reserve the next tablet in India. There’s a payment of INR 1000 required, offering benefits worth INR 3499.
The teaser displays the upcoming tablet alongside its S Pen stylus. The Galaxy Tab S10 will feature a dual-sensor camera module within a notch-like cutout on the front. The reservations are live till September 25, with the launch expected on 26 or 27.
If you pre-reserve the Galaxy Tab S10 series, you will get a free 45W charger worth INR 3499. The company will also offer instant bank discounts on leading bank cards. You can tune into Samsung Live to get early delivery on the next Galaxy.
Pre-reservation benefits:
- Be among the first few customers to lay your hands on the Galaxy Tab S10.
- You will receive an e-voucher worth INR 3499.
- This e-voucher can be redeemed at the time of pre-booking on Samsung Shop (i.e. Samsung.com/in or Samsung Shop App) only on eligible add-on product.
- The pre-reservation amount of INR 1000 would be adjusted against the purchase value.
How to pre-reserve:
Click on the Pre-reserve button to add next Galaxy Pre-reserve VIP Pass. Pay ₹ 1000 /- using any prepaid payment options available on the pre-reserve page. You will receive next Galaxy Pre-reserve VIP Pass through email & message.
- Pre-reservation Link
The e-voucher if not redeemed during pre-book period, will stand cancelled automatically. INR 1000 will be refunded to the source of payment, once post pre-booking period is over.