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One UI Daily Episode 7: One UI 3.0 beta, Galaxy S20 FE update, US carriers update, and more
1. One UI 3.0 seventh beta for Galaxy S20 in South Korea
Samsung is now sending a new One UI 3.0 beta 7 for the Galaxy S20 devices in South Korea. The latest beta build brings several bug fixes for the previous build. Check more here.
2. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE new update
Samsung is now rolling out another update for the Galaxy S20 FE smartphones with more improvements and the latest security patch. Read More.
3. T-Mobile Galaxy Z Fold 2 November 2020 security patch
T-Mobile has begun to roll out a new firmware update for the second-generation foldable phone of Samsung, Galaxy Z Fold 2 in the US. It comes with some improvements and brings the latest security patch. Know more.
4. Verizon October security patch for Galaxy J3/J3V and Galaxy J7/J7V
Verizon in the US is rolling out a new firmware for the Galaxy J3, J3 V, J7, and J7 V smartphones. Check all the changes in the update from here.
5. 5G support for Verizon Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+
Verizon has started rolling out the latest software update for the Galaxy S7 and S7+ tablets with the 5G support in the US. It also installs the latest security on these tablets. Check more details here.
6. Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e November 2020 security update
Just recently the Galaxy Tab Active 3 got this update and now the company is releasing the November 2020 patch for the Galaxy Tab S5e. Read More
Stories covered in One UI episode:
- Samsung Galaxy S20 series getting One UI 3.0 Beta 7 in South Korea
- Another new update comes with system improvements for Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
- Verizon rolling out October 2020 security update for Samsung Galaxy J3/J3 V and Galaxy J7/J7 V
- T-Mobile Galaxy Z Fold 2 gets November 2020 security update with improvements
- Verizon rolling out 5G support for Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and S7 Plus along with November 2020 security patch
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e getting November 2020 security update
Samsung could shift its investment from the EV battery business in the US. The company plans to adjust its investment in ESS from EVs due to a sluggish market. The move comes after low demand for EVs, particularly bikes, and growing demand for ESS.
TheElec reports that Samsung eyeing the growing demand for ESS (energy storage systems) in the US. North America’s largest power company NextEra Energy could be awarding Samsung with a potential 1 trillion won ESS order.
Samsung is investing in converting its EV battery pack production line in Michigan, US. The electric bike battery pack line will be dismantled and converted for ESS use. The investment is expected to begin as early as the fourth quarter.
- The ESS battery pack line will be located in Factory 1, where a battery pack line for Harley-Davidson is currently in operation.
- Factory 2 primarily produces battery packs for Stellantis PHEVs, such as the Jeep Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe.
The Korean tech giant is pursuing a 1 trillion won order for ESS batteries from NextEra Energy. The order is estimated to be around 5GWh. The company has started accelerating its penetration into the ESS market since last year with its Battery Box.
Samsung is exploring advanced sensor-shift image stabilization (OIS) camera tech for future Galaxy phones. The company recently filed a patent application related to image stabilization technology for mobile devices in South Korea.
The latest Samsung patent suggests work on the sensor-shift image stabilization (OIS) camera is underway. However, Apple iPhone-like sensor shift camera tech is far from arriving on Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones.
The patent entitled “Actuator for optical image stabilization and camera module including the same” describes how less force is required to stabilize the sensor itself. This allows for a more precise correction of the sensor position.
The patent document shows that Samsung is continuing to develop its ideas and methods for sensor-shift image stabilization. The absence of such cameras is not a sign that the company has abandoned the idea.
Samsung has been working on sensor-shift image stabilization for years. The company aims to upgrade the Galaxy camera capabilities in the future. The sensor-shift stabilization offers a sharper image by moving the camera sensor.
Previously, patents related to sensor-shift telephoto camera surfaced. However, the Korean tech giant hasn’t commercialized the technology. The patent was published recently, but doesn’t mean we will be seeing this upgrade in the Galaxy S25 series.
The development suggests that Samsung won’t include it on Galaxies till an advanced variant evolves. As the exploration continues, sensor-shift OIS feature remains in hope for the future of Galaxy smartphone segment.
Samsung officially confirmed its teaming up with Qualcomm and Google for XR devices. Now, Qualcomm CEO revealed that the company is working with Samsung and Google to develop mixed-reality smart glasses.
According to the info, Samsung is working on portable mixed-reality smart glasses in collaboration with Qualcomm. Not XR headset, the company’s first extended reality product could be smart glasses with AI for new experiences.
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon shared new details about Samsung’s upcoming XR product. In an interview to CNBC, Amon confirmed the collab with Samsung will result in “a new product” that offers “new experiences.”
Beyond that, he hinted that this product will likely be a pair of XR smart glasses, not a headset. Just opposite to Apple’s approach, Samsung and Qualcomm aimed to create XR smart glasses that would be portable and easy to carry around.
“I want everyone who has a phone to go buy companion glasses to go along with it,” Amon said. “We need to reach a point where wearing smart glasses feels no different from wearing regular glasses or sunglasses. Only then can we achieve true scale,” he added.
The XR smart glasses could debut later this year, featuring artificial intelligence. Samsung and Qualcomm reportedly aiming to make XR glasses mainstream, while Google could support them with optimized software.
Following the trend, the XR smart glasses could pack on-device AI capabilities. Some AI features will run directly on the device, others on the phone, and certain tasks will require cloud processing – unlocking “a whole new set of experiences.”
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