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One UI 5.0 Lock Screen: The most customizable lockscreen in Samsung’s history
Along with the Home Screen, the Lock Screen is also a very important part of the smartphone as it helps to keep your device more secure. Samsung already offers several customization options for the lock screen, however, with the One UI 5 update, the company brings more new features and improvements to the lock screen.
With One UI 5, the Korean tech giant brings the most customizable lock screen in Samsung’s history. The company has also created a new section for the lock screen and widgets to make it better. It has well-optimized lock screen settings options.
One UI 5.0 Lock screen
Screen lock type
For security and safety, it is important to lock your smartphone. You can lock your Galaxy smartphone by using the Swipe gesture, Pattern, PIN, or Password. Along with this, you can also use a fingerprint sensor and face recognition feature to unlock your smartphone.
Smart lock
To keep your phone unlocked while it’s on you at specific places that you trust, or near your connected device, you can use the smart lock feature. To use this option you can turn on On body detection feature, add trusted places and trusted devices.
After enabling all this, your device stays unlocked when it is connected with trusted devices, in touch with your body, or in any trusted place. Your phone stays unlocked for up to 4 hours or until you put it down, leave one of your trusted places or disconnect from trusted devices.
Secure lock Settings
Aside from the normal setting, there are more options for better security of your smartphones.
- Auto lock when the screen turns off
- Lock instantly with the side key
- Auto factory reset
- Lock network and security
- Show Lockdown option
Lock Screen
Samsung provides various customization options for lock screen, you can decorate your lock screen however you like. On the lock screen, you can set clocks style, notifications, contact information, or any text, and left and right shortcuts to open any apps, wallpaper, and filter.
Widgets
You can choose useful info to show when you tap the clock on the lock screen. After locking your smartphone, you can get information on Music, schedule, next alarm, voice recorder, weather, Digital Wellbeing, Modes, and Always on Display (AOD).
If you want to see some app notifications on the top then you can select them by re-arranging the apps by the reorder option given on the right corner.
Touch and hold to edit
This option allows you to edit the lock screen by touch and hold it.
Always on Display
AOD or Always on Display is a feature that let you see important information such as time, date, battery, status, an image or GIF, and notifications on your smartphone’s screen without unlocking it. This feature saves your time as well as your smartphone’s battery.
Roaming Clock
To enable Roaming Clock, you can turn on the toggle. After enabling this feature, you can see both the time where you are and at home while you’re roaming.
New York became the first US state to bring retail consumer rebates for appliances under the Inflation Reduction Act. Applauding the move, Samsung launched a huge energy-saving opportunity for the residents of New York.
Samsung started offering up-front discounts to consumers statewide through New York’s IRA HEAR program. Consumers can now access IRA’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) program.
IRA HEAR rebate program advantages
- Save up to $840 on Samsung’s innovative ENERGY STAR products, including laundry appliances like heat pump dryers and all-in-one combo washers + heat pump dryers.
Visit Samsung’s home appliance page to learn more about the options available.
Samsung said this is just the beginning of its rebates journey in New York. The company looks forward to working with partners to expand these retail rebates to more products and in more states across the United States.
Pay attention, the IRA provides rebates and tax credits to households across America. New York is leading the way in providing direct retail point-of-sale appliance rebates, supporting an affordable clean energy transition.
Inflation Reduction Act
Signed in August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act is the single largest investment in climate and energy in American history.
It provides home appliance rebates for discounts on electric energy-efficient appliances like Induction cooktops, ranges, and heat pump laundry appliances.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra has undergone one of the most extreme military tests. The company has recently published a Watch Ultra test video, featuring Phillip Chu Joy.
Phillip participated in the Peruvian Navy’s Special Operations Course to showcase the watch’s capabilities. It is renowned as one of the world’s most challenging military training programs.
“The Galaxy Watch Ultra pushes technology to its limits, handling extreme conditions with ease,” Chu Joy remarked. “It’s undoubtedly designed for those seeking exceptional performance.”
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra proves its durability and functionality in water, mud, and sand — excelling even under the grueling conditions of Peru’s most extreme military training.
Galaxy Watch Ultra
The Watch Ultra boasts a Grade 4 titanium frame. It also features a shockproof cushioned design that meets MIL-STD-810H2 military standards and water resistance of up to 10ATM.
The product is capable of operating within a broad temperature range of -20°C to 55°C4 and performing at altitudes of up to 9,000 meters above sea level.
These capabilities make it ideal for tracking advanced physical activities like ocean swimming and cycling in extreme conditions; take the Perivian military training as a recent proven example.
Samsung’s Watch Ultra is the ultimate companion for sports enthusiasts and extreme adventurers. It’s crafted to endure the toughest conditions with its pro-grade features and premium materials.
Samsung’s Mauricio Revollar stated:
“We wanted the public to experience the Galaxy Watch Ultra like never before in the Peruvian market by creating the most extreme product review ever undertaken here.”
“This was made possible thanks to the collaboration of the Peruvian Navy, which allowed us to highlight and celebrate the commitment of the students in one of the world’s most demanding military training programs.”
Watch the video below:
Apple collaborated with OpenAI to power Apple Intelligence features. The ChatGPT maker continues to create obstacles for Google. In a recent move, OpenAI discussed a potential AI partnership with Samsung.
TheInformation (via Reuters) reported that OpenAI has recently discussed powering AI features on Samsung-made devices. It seems the ChatGPT-maker wishes an AI partnership with Samsung to expand its reach in multiple folds.
The company is considering developing a web browser to rival Google’s Chrome. OpenAI recently introduced its search engine called SearchGPT. It is available to limited users alongside internal testers and strategic partners.
Samsung x OpenAI
Samsung and Google’s close partnership doesn’t need any elaboration. The friendship isn’t limited to services, as both firms work across an ecosystem. However, it doesn’t stop Samsung from partnering with OpenAI in favor of better service.
As the AI phone market is growing rapidly, OpenAI may innovate further. Google doesn’t lag, but there’s still room for a potential alliance. Apple Intelligence-like features might be deployed on Galaxy phones after Samsung’s partnership.
OpenAI knows Samsung holds the command of the worldwide smartphone market. Expansion of its services will be quite broader than Apple if its partnership with Samsung pens down. For now, take this information as a grain of salt!
Apple x OpenAI
Apple leads the worldwide premium smartphone market. Google and Samsung introduced their AI phones in October 2023 and January 2024, respectively. It forced Apple to immediately enter the segment to normalize the innovation gap.
Google’s availing Gemini Nano AI model, but Apple joined hands with OpenAI. To create a difference, OpenAI powering some of the coolest AI features on recent iPhones. The move is to attract other vendors to adopt source AI from OpenAI.
Well, Apple still reportedly considering bringing Gemini AI on iPhones. The company believes that iPhone users should have different AI providers available. Hence, a multi-collaborative approach is also in the pipeline, at least from Apple’s end.