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One UI 5.0 update makes Samsung Photo Editor really advanced, check here!
Nowadays photo editing has become a trend because people like to give better look to their real photos and share it on social media accounts. Samsung also provides a Photo Editor app for its Galaxy users, so that you can edit your photos like a professional and it brings more features with One UI 5.0.
The Korean tech giant already offers a host of features and tools with its Photo Editor app so that users can easily edit their photos without having to download any third-party photo editing apps. With One UI 5.0, Samsung added new features and options to the Photo Editor app to make it more user-friendly.
Let’s see what Samsung upgrades in the Photo Editor app (mainly the My stickers option) with One UI 5.0.
My Sticker option
The My Stickers option in the stickers section of the Samsung photo editor app comes with the One UI 5.0, which is represented by a gallery icon. When you tap on the My Stickers option, a plus icon appears which allows you to select any image from the gallery and convert it into a sticker.
Once you create a sticker, the next time that sticker will already appear in the My Sticker option, you will not need to create the same sticker again.
Previously, there was a feature to select the image from the gallery which is present on the right side of One UI 4.1 /One UI 4.0 Photo Editor.
Lasso function
Samsung has added the Lasso function with One UI 5.0 to make it easier and more creative to create stickers by selecting any image from the gallery.
Now when you select an image from the gallery to make a sticker, you can see that there are 2 new options for cropping:
- Free form: With this option, you can select as much area as you want by making any shape according to you.
- Shape: This allows you to select any area of shapes including circle, square, triangle, heart, and star.
Copy / Revert option
With One UI 5.0, the company brings Copy/ revert options for stickers in the Photo Editor app.
Delete Sticker from My Sticker options
You can delete the stickers that you have created from images if you don’t like them. Just need to open the My Sticker option, select them by tapping and holding and then click on the delete option. Bye-bye, non-useable stickers.
Share your own stickers for other apps
After creating any stickers in Photo Editor app, you can also use them on other apps. Once you made the sticker, you can see it on the Samsung Keyboard my Sticker option.
Samsung Photo Editor App
Samsung regularly enhances its Photo Editor app through new updates to improve performance and stability. It includes several tools for editing like Color mix, Spot color Style, Object eraser, and more.
Samsung Photo Editor: 3.1.09.41 [November 30, 2022]
Other tools of Photo Editor app
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OpenAI eyes AI integration on Samsung phones like Apple Intelligence
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.
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Your Galaxy is safer than you think, Samsung reveals how
Samsung revealed its Project Infinity, which aims to make your Galaxy devices safer against cyber threats. Android is vulnerable due to its open-source nature, making regular security updates necessary for your Galaxy phone’s security.
Project Infinity of Samsung is a classified operation, working on safeguarding Galaxy devices and users around the clock for safer operations. Samsung Newsroom has recently published a blog post, revealing insights from specialist meetings.
Cyber Threat Intelligence
Samsung’s Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) taskforce is a reconnaissance unit within Project Infinity along with the Red (RED), Blue (BLUE), and Purple (PURPLE) Teams, which go beyond lab conditions to identify real-world dangers.
- RED and BLUE perform proactive attack and defense functions, seeking out vulnerabilities and taking measures against them.
- PURPLE is a special operations unit that acts as both a sword and shield for specific critical areas.
It’s worth noting that Samsung has deployed RED, BLUE, and PURPLE teams in various countries including Vietnam, Poland, Ukraine and Brazil. CTI is dedicated to identifying potential threats and stopping hackers from taking control of your device.
“Once we spot these kinds of threats, we collaborate with developers and operators to lock everything down for preventing attacks,” said Ranger, a CTI member.
Samsung Security Updates
Earlier this year, Samsung announced it to support flagship Galaxy devices for seven years. The new policy applies to all flagship Galaxy devices launched after the Galaxy S24 series. It’s the longest software support offered by any mobile brand.
These updates mean customers can safely use their phones for longer. As cyber threats become more common than you think, security updates are much more crucial to safeguard your Galaxy from any potential threat of vulnerability.
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Samsung Gaming Hub adds the biggest Xbox Game Pass titles
Owners of select Samsung Smart TVs, monitors, The Premiere 7 & 9 projectors, or The Freestyle 2nd Gen can stream Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Flight Simulator 2024 and hundreds of other games with Gaming Hub Xbox Game Pass.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Flight Simulator 2024 are two of the most popular games of 2024. Thanks to Samsung Gaming Hub, you don’t need to download any of the Xbox Game Pass titles, no meaning no storage required – just jump in and play.
The company has also built an engaging gameplay experience designed by fans, for fans through The Six, challenging players’ knowledge and providing another way to interact with the world of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
Notably, Samsung’s Gaming Hub is available on a variety of Samsung screens. It includes the AI-powered 2024 TV lineup, monitors, projectors, The Premiere, and The Freestyle 2nd Gen projector, offering instant access to console-free gaming.
Anyone with a Samsung Smart TV will be able to use their remote to jump in and play. This way, Gaming Hub provides a co-branded experience, giving Call of Duty fans another way to engage with the franchise they love.
For starters: The Six offers daily trivia where players can answer a series of six questions in competition with other players around the world. Correct answers with the fastest response time will achieve higher scores.