Breaking: Samsung’s mini roadmap reveals several upcoming devices, Galaxy S21 FE to launch on August 19
Samsung has recently launched its three new smartphones – Galaxy A52, A52 5G, and A72 at the Galaxy Awesome Unpacked event. However, it’s just the company’s second Unpacked of 2021 and we’ll see more launch events this year. Meanwhile, a reliable source shared the product roadmap that confirms several upcoming gadgets that will launch in the near future.
According to Evan Blass (via Voice), the South Korean tech giant will hold another Unpacked event on April 14, 2021, where the company will unveil new computing devices such as Chrome-powered Galaxy Chromebook and Windows-powered Galaxy Book laptops.
June 2021:
However, there will be no event scheduled in May, while the OEM will introduce an affordable variant of the Galaxy Tab S7 flagship tablets, the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite in June this year. Samsung started releasing the affordable tablets with the Galaxy Tab S5e and later it was succeeded by the last year’s Galaxy Tab S6 Lite.
July 2021:
After launching a cheaper flagship tablet, Samsung is expected to launch another Galaxy A series device that will be the successor to the Galaxy A21 and Galaxy A21s in July 2021. It is worth mentioning that the Galaxy A22 5G has already leaked several times and it will also debut in both 4G and 5G variants.
Aside from the leaked roadmap, Evan said that the company has not mentioned another Galaxy A series phone – the Galaxy A82 5G that is likely to be unveiled during around the same period as the Galaxy A22. Moreover, this handset may be equipped with an innovative rotating camera setup, just like the Galaxy A80 that was launched back in 2019.
August 19, 2021:
And finally, the most-anticipated Galaxy S21 FE, the affordable variant of the latest Galaxy S21 flagships will be introduced on August 19, 2021, wait wait, but it’s the time for Galaxy Unpacked for Note! Confused, right? I can explain, Samsung CEO has recently confirmed that there’s no plan for the next Galaxy Note phones during the second half due to a shortage of parts and semiconductors.
So, it is another evidence that authenticates that Samsung will not launch the Galaxy Note 21 series this year but it will hold the Galaxy Unpacked event at the same time where the Galaxy S21 FE will go official. Therefore, if we take a look at the previous leaks and reports from Evan, we’ll find a good track that’s why he is known as a reliable source.
We’ll keep you posted when any new information comes on this matter.
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In October 2024, Samsung updated its Galaxy Enhance-X app, which brings the popular Camera Shift feature to more devices. This feature helps you take and edit full-body photos easily. If you own a compatible Samsung device, you can take advantage of the Camera Shift feature.
Camer Shift Feature
The Camera Shift feature lets you enhance your photos by focusing on specific subjects. It was initially available only on the Galaxy S24 series, but now it’s expanded to other models.
The latest update includes a simpler and user-friendly design. Instead of navigating through three separate menus, you can now access everything from a single menu.
With improved recognition capabilities, the Camera Shift feature can now better identify children, upper body shots, and group photos. You can also apply special effects to specific people in group images, giving you more creative control.
Moreover, the update also includes a Colorization feature that adds color to black and white images and a Motion Clipper feature to allow you to create GIFs from Motion Photos.
Eligible Devices
The Camera Shift feature is available for several Samsung flagship devices. Here’s a list of the eligible models:
Galaxy S series
- Galaxy S24
- Galaxy S24 Plus
- Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Galaxy S23
- Galaxy S23 Plus
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S22
- Galaxy S22 Plus
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S21
- Galaxy S21 Plus
- Galaxy S21 Ultra
Galaxy F Series
- Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Galaxy Z Fold 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Fold 3
- Galaxy Z Flip 6
- Galaxy Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Flip 4
- Galaxy Z Flip 3
Galaxy Tab series
- Galaxy Tab S8
- Galaxy Tab S8+
- Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9
- Galaxy Tab S9+
- Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S10+
- Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
If you have any of these devices, you can use the new features. It is worth mentioning that your Galaxy device must be updated on One UI 6.1.1 or a later version to enjoy the new feature of the Camera Shift feature. However, the company is preparing to make these features available for devices running One UI 6.1
Be sure to download or update Galaxy Enhance-X through the Galaxy Store to explore new features.
How to use One UI 6.1 Camera Shift feature on your Samsung Galaxy
Along with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G, Samsung has officially ended software update support for two more Galaxy devices – the Galaxy M51 phone and Galaxy Tab A7 tablet. This means that these devices will no longer receive any software updates.
Both the Samsung Galaxy M51 and Galaxy Tab A7 were launched in 2020 and came pre-installed with Android 10. They received updates up to Android 12, and are not eligible for more Android updates. Now, these devices have completed their software update cycle.
Although these devices still work well for everyday tasks, users will not get any new features or security patches. This lack of updates can make the devices outdated, as they will not receive important improvements.
Samsung Galaxy M51 and Galaxy Tab A7 have reached the end of their update cycle, after receiving 4 years of updates. Now, users of these devices can think about upgrading to newer models to enjoy the latest features and better security.
Still, both devices are secure and functional for everyday use. The devices run Android 12 and support all major apps, including those for banking, so users can continue to perform their daily tasks without issues. If you want to enjoy the new and advanced features of One UI, newer Samsung models are required.
Bye-Bye Monthly Updates: Popular Galaxy A series phone shifts to Quarterly plan
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is a well-loved smartphone in the Galaxy A series that has now shifted from a monthly to a quarterly update plan. This means that users of this device will now receive software updates every three months instead of every month.
The Korean tech giant has recently announced its revised update schedule for its Galaxy devices, which places the Galaxy A52s 5G in the Quarterly update category.
Launched in 2021, the Galaxy A52s 5G came with Android 11 pre-installed. Since then, it has received three major Android updates and runs on Android 14 with One UI 6.1. However, the device will no longer be eligible for additional major Android OS updates. Users will still receive security updates, which will now be provided every three months.
While the Galaxy A52s 5G will continue to function properly, the shift to a quarterly update schedule means that users may not have access to the latest features and security enhancements as quickly as before.
If you own a Galaxy A52s and are considering an upgrade, you can look at newer Samsung models like the Galaxy A54 and A55. These devices will provide monthly updates and newer features to ensure you stay updated with the latest technology.
Moreover, Samsung has recently launched the Galaxy A16 5G smartphone. It is the first budget phone to offer six years of Android upgrades, providing software support until 2030. This makes the A16 5G an attractive option for budget-conscious consumers.
Don’t forget, the Galaxy A52s will remain a reliable smartphone even after a new quarterly update plan.