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Samsung’s Android 13 update rolling out for Galaxy Z Flip LTE/5G with One UI 5.0 [Update: US too]
Samsung is rolling out the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update for its first-generation foldable smartphone – Galaxy Z Flip 5G. The update is initially rolling out in Europe, however, the company will not let other users wait too long to access it.
- [Nov. 24, 18:25] Update: Samsung expanded the Stable One UI 5 update for the LTE variant of the Galaxy Z Flip as well!
- [December 12, 23:40] Update: Samsung is rolling out the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update for the carrier-unlocked models of Galaxy Z Flip LTE and Galaxy Z Flip 5G in the US.
The latest software update brings dozens of premium features to this years-old foldable smartphone. Some most highlighted features include 16 color palettes and Basic color options to let you choose the theme of your phone more effectively.
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It further allows you to completely change the look of your lock screen through the advanced customization options and revamped Wallpapers and style section that has more wallpapers and easy access to all wallpaper services.
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It further brings Extract text that allows users to copy text from image or screenshot and paste it into messages, notes, etc, Per-app language to let customers use different apps in different languages, and Notification permission to provide more control over system notifications.
Three new Settings menus – Connected devices, Modes and Routines, and Security and Privacy are also useful functions of One UI 5.0 software. These provide you access to all related settings in one place.
Furthermore, the Camera app is getting a new Watermark feature, Historogram, Help guide, improved Single Take, and many other features. Multitasking is also getting majorly improved with two new gestures – Swipe for Split-screen and Swipe for Pop-up.
Aside from these, the One UI 5.0 also brings significant changes to the user interface, the app icons are now bolder, animations are smoother, and the Quick settings and Notification panels are more organized.
Software version:
Samsung is releasing the Galaxy Z Flip 5G Android 13 One UI 5.0 update with build version F707BXXU7IVK6. You can now head over to Settings >> Sftware update >> Download and install to fetch the latest changes to your smartphone.
Samsung is partnering with Sapphire to power smart homes through SmartThings in the US. The company officially announced its collaboration with Sapphire Connected Communities.
The collaboration with Samsung will allow Sapphire to offer apartment residents a familiar and feature-rich experience through the SmartThings app.
The upgraded platform will also ensure the delivery of an integrated management solution for property managers that improves operating efficiency across an entire portfolio of properties.
“Together, SmartThings and Sapphire will redefine the apartment living experience,” said Mark Benson, Head of SmartThings US.
Sapphire Connected Communities is an enterprise software company that has built the first multifamily smart apartment solution on the SmartThings Pro B2B development platform.
Sapphire is the first Multifamily Residential solution to leverage Samsung’s SmartThings Pro. It enables the platform to offer multifamily customers a standards-based, integrated solution.
The company vows to provide a platform that not only enhances the resident experience but is more cost-effective, providing users with a return on their investment in tech they will use daily.
“Our partnership with SmartThings represents a significant milestone in delivering a cost-effective, reliable smart apartment solution,” said Eric DeJesus, Director of Operations at Sapphire.
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OnePlus joins Android 15 race with OxygenOS 15 announcement; Samsung lagging due to delay in One UI 7
Samsung and OnePlus, two companies in the Android ecosystem, are taking different approaches with their Android 15 update rollout plans, and tech fans are talking about it.
OnePlus has officially confirmed, via an announcement on its social media account and its community forum, that the Android 15-based OxygenOS 15 beta program is coming on October 24th, 2024. The upcoming OxygenOS update will probably bring a refreshed design inspired by iOS, featuring fresh lock screen customization choices and an updated UI.
Devices like the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus Open will be first in line to get the OxygenOS 15 update by mid or late November, with other models following soon after.
With the OxygenOS 15 announcement, OnePlus now joins other leading manufacturers in rolling out Android 15. The smartphone companies like Google, Vivo, Motorola, Nothing, and ROG have already started the stable or beta rollout.
However, Samsung, a key contributor to the Android OS ecosystem, has delayed the One UI 7.0 beta program, causing it to lag in its update schedule. This delay has upset the Samsung Galaxy users waiting for Android 15, as Samsung is taking time to ensure the OS stability rather than rushing updates.
While Samsung hasn’t rushed to release a beta or full update like OnePlus, the company is expected to bring significant visual and functional changes.
As per official information, the Android 15-based One UI 7.0 stable update won’t be available until 2025. The company is going to bring the stable full-featured One UI 7 with the Galaxy S25 series next year.
Samsung developed the 24Gb GDDR7 DRAM for AI and next-gen GPU. The company’s advanced GDDR7 memory chipset introduces faster speed and enhanced power efficiency to become an optimum solution for next-generation applications.
The South Korean tech giant also announced that the validation for the 24Gb GDDR7 in next-generation AI computing systems from major GPU customers will begin this year, with plans for commercialization early next year.
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Thanks to high capacity and powerful performance, Samsung’s latest memory chip will be widely utilized in various fields. It’s a pretty big induction in fields that require high-performance memory solutions, such as data centers and AI workstations.
Beyond that, the GDDR7 will also be utilized beyond the traditional applications of graphics DRAM in graphics cards, gaming consoles and autonomous driving. It minimizes current leakage by using power gating design tech to boost operational stability.
Samsung claims that the GDDR7 achieved industry-leading speed for graphics DRAM of 40 Gbps, a whopping 25% boost over its predecessor. The performances can also be enhanced to up to 42.5Gbps, depending on the usage environment.
The company has also expanded mobile SoC-inspired methods such as clock control management and dual VDD design. It’s aimed at reducing unnecessary power consumption, improving power efficiency by over 30%.