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Samsung expanding One UI 5.1 to Galaxy S10 Lite in more markets [U]
Update…
- Mar. 16 | Samsung expands Android 13-based One UI 5.1 update to Galaxy S10 Lite users in India. The update bears PDA build version G770FXXU6HWB4 and brings the newer security patch alongside.
Original story…
Samsung unexpectedly begins One UI 5.1 update rollout for the Galaxy S10 Lite users in Spain and Italy. There was no chance of this incredible firmware’s arrival on the Lite model of the legendary Galaxy S10 series, but the company just re-proved that it’s the best after-sales service provider.
The latest One UI 5.1 update for Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite comes with rich new features and improvements. Since the company is expanding this incremental update to various non-flagship models, we demanded the same treatment of the S10 Lite and Note 10 Lite devices too.
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Last year, the Galaxy S10 Lite received the major Android 13 update and finished its OS software support. The Android 13 update brought the One UI 5.0 interface, however, the One UI 5.1 is an additional gift for smartphone users.
In the past, Samsung updated Galaxy Watch 5 and the changelog revealed that One UI 5.1 will be available on Galaxy models launched after the Galaxy S20 series. It became a quite disappointing move for consumers, but in reality, they are receiving the One UI 5.1 features too.
The Galaxy S10 Lite users can identify the One UI 5.1 firmware through PDA build version – G770FXXU6HWB4. It also includes the latest February 2023 security patch. Have you received the One UI 5.1 update on your Galaxy S10 Lite or Note 10 Lite? Share the screenshot with us via email – tip[at]sammyfans[dot]com.
What’s New
The One UI 5.1 makes it easier to change the color tone while taking selfies. It comes with a new toggle at the top right corner of the camera viewfinder so users can easily adjust the color tone. Samsung Gallery’s Image Remaster feature is now also capable of enhancing the upscaling GIF files.
Inspired by Google’s Call Screen, the Samsung Bixby Text Call feature allows you to attend a call without having verbal communication. Samsung introduced the Bixby Text Call feature with the One UI 5.0 iteration, but One UI 5.1 brings English language support.
Thanks to the new Battery Status widget, you can now check how much juice is remaining in your phone as well as all connected devices such as Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Buds and S Pen on the home screen. Don’t miss: How to add One UI 5.1 Battery widget on lock screen
One UI 5.1 brings enhancements to the Pop-up view and Split screen view, taking the user experience to another level. In Pop-Up view, you can now drag and drop the window edges to change the size, while there’s a new section that shows the Most used apps in Split view.
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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.
24Gb GDDR7
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%.
Samsung faced a key technology leak that could have ruined its semiconductor investments and efforts. As cases surface, South Korea vowed to tighten tech leak prevention to safeguard home-grown innovation by Samsung and others.
Reuters reports that South Korea is preparing big decisions to protect Samsung and other local firms from the leak of key tech and business secrets. The Korean govt will prepare stronger measures to shield advanced technologies from leak.
A former Samsung employee was recently arrested over allegations of stealing semiconductor information. The person was accused of transferring key semiconductor secrets to a Chinese firm as part of establishing a facility.
South Korea’s finance minister announced that the Government is working on the preparation of stronger measures to prevent overseas leaks of business secrets amid intensifying competition for advanced technologies.
“We will prevent illegal leaks of advanced technologies to raise the global competitiveness of our companies and strengthen technology leadership,” Minister Choi Sang-mok said.
Korean FM disclosed that the government will set up a “big data” system. It will be aimed at preventing tech leaks at the patent agency and bringing new regulations to ensure stronger punishment and penalties for culprits.