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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra plus One UI 5.1 – WOW!
Samsung’s Android 13 update for the Galaxy S22 Ultra was great, but the One UI 5.1 is just amazing! The company launched the Galaxy S22 series with Android 12-based One UI 4.1 out of the box. The devices later received Android 13-based One UI 5.0, and the 5.1’s rollout is underway.
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On February 13, Samsung started sending the new One UI 5.1 feature drop update for the Galaxy S22 series alongside several models. After upgrading to the One UI 5.1, I feel Samsung has just brought the Android 13 with the One UI 5.0 update, and this new One UI 5.1 makes it perfect.
Thanks to the One UI 5.1, and Samsung of course, I don’t need to upgrade to the Galaxy S23 Ultra as my daily driver. Select Galaxy S23 Ultra features have debuted on my current Galaxy, and everything is free of cost here, huh, already paid over a thousand dollars.
Galaxy S22 widely uses Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, as Samsung limited the Exynos to Europe. The new One UI 5.1 is greatly optimized with the phone’s hardware and the system is running seamlessly. Animation and visuals in One UI 5.1 are just WoW, I can’t define them in words.
Since everything is running as smoothly as butter, the One UI 5.1 reportedly brought some problems in which the most critical is battery draining. Users are reporting the same problem after upgrading to the December patch, which seems unfixed to date. Are you facing, head here?
Teased during the Samsung Developer Conference, the iOS-like Battery widget took about three months to arrive on Samsung’s most-premium 2022 smartphone. Don’t know why Samsung kept the new battery widget hidden in One UI 5.0 and unlocked with Galaxy S23.
In the One UI 5.0, I felt that the search function of One UI is not useful as there was a way to less relevant results while searching across the phone’s system. The company worked on usability improvements as the search is now even more powerful and results are close to perfection.
Samsung has also added some new features to the Gallery app, but I like to explore the Camera application. The biggest change I noticed is the integration of the Expert RAW app, which I expected to witness with the next Android upgrade. Hats off to Samsung!
Good Lock suite got some under-the-hood changes as it now runs quite better compared to the earlier version. Samsung is also expanding the newly launched modules and plugins to older models with app update with Camera Assistant being the most recent example.
When I triggered the One UI 5.1 installation, I saw a pretty great animation of One UI, as shown on other Android skins. After displaying “powered by Android” for a while, the phone showed a never before One UI 5.1 animation, which lets us know Samsung is working on all aspects.
For the user interface, there are no notable changes and I’m eyeing the Android 14-based One UI 6.0 to bring some major redesign in the UI. Since the birth of One UI, Samsung has not brought a major redesign, as Google did with the Android 12 operating system.
Anyways, I’m pretty much happy using the Galaxy S22 Ultra with this amazing One UI 5.1. The battery status widget and Spotify tracks recommendation in the Smart Suggestions widget are some of my favorite features of One UI. Why not you should also share your favorite feature with us?
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.
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.
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.