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New 3D virtual assistant ‘Sam’ starts promoting Samsung products

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Update: November 30, 2021

Months after its first appearance, Samsung’s new virtual assistant was spotted on its official Twitter account in Mexico in which it was promoting the Galaxy Z Flip 3, Smart TVs and more. Previously, it was said that the name of this new 3D assistant is “Sam”.

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Privious report: June 2nd, 2021

Samsung’s official virtual assistant character was firstly launched in the 2-dimensional form, and now, it looks like the company is preparing to introduce its new virtual assistant as a 3-dimensional character very soon. This new version has recently appeared on the web that looks quite charming.

Even after having in the form of 2-dimensional, the character received a radical modification treatment to make debut on social media. This upcoming virtual character could be called Sam, which has more expressions, poses, and textures that make it more interesting and modern.

According to the latest information (via AndroidHeadlines), Lightfarm Studios has shared a set of renders of Sam, that gives us a more precise view of Samsung’s next virtual assistant. The company has also stated that it has collaborated with Cheil Agency to create more realistic character design materials.

Both of the companies teamed up to develop Samsung’s new virtual character and as a result, Sam’s hair and clothes look more realistic. Plus, her overall aesthetic is even more appealing, courtesy of Dunyaku. The site released a list of the entire team working on the project.

As per the info shared by Lightfarm, it has used different software like Adobe After Effects, SideFX Houdini, Adobe Photoshop, Marvelous Designer, and Blender 3D to create Samsung’s new virtual assistant, Sam.

However, Chiel Agency is an ad firm under the Samsung group and it has partnered with Lightfarm to create Sam, we can surely expect that Samsung could soon announce it as an official character.

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Mark the Date: One UI 6.1.1 update scheduled for Galaxy S23 and other smartphones in Canada

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Galaxy S23 One UI 6.1.1 update Canada

Samsung has recently rolled out the Android 14-based One UI 6.1.1 update for its Galaxy S23 series and older foldable devices in South Korea. The company plans to extend this update to more regions, reportedly next week. Users of the Samsung Galax S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Galaxy Z Flip 5 will get the One UI 6.1.1 update in Canada next week.

As per the latest information from Fido’s software update schedule, Canadian users of the above-mentioned devices will receive a new software update on September 17, 2024.

On this date, users with Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra will get both the August 2024 security patch and the new One UI 6.1.1 features in Canada. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 will also receive this update on the same day.

Galaxy S23 One UI 6.1.1 update Canada

However, the Galaxy S23 FE will also receive the One UI 6.1.1 update but with the September 2024 security patch on September 17 in Canada. The update will be between 2.3GB and 3.1GB in size.

One UI 6.1.1 update is a major upgrade, which brings several new features to enhance the user experience. It also comes with advanced Galaxy AI features, which promise to improve the functionality and performance of these devices through smarter and more intuitive interactions.

With this major update and fresh patch, Canadian Galaxy users can look forward to better security and new features that take their phone experience to the next level.

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Fresh Samsung PENUP app update is out for One UI devices

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Samsung PENUP app update

Samsung has rolled out a new update for the PENUP app has a new update with version 3.9.16.27. This update mainly fixes some bugs that users have reported.

The fresh update for improves some functions of the Samsung PENUP app to make it more reliable and useful. Also, it fixes some issues that users encountered in previous versions to provide a better Galaxy experience.

PENUP is a popular app that lets you draw, paint, and share your artwork. It’s especially useful for those using Galaxy devices, providing a range of tools and brushes for creative expression. The app also features a community gallery where users can showcase their art and get inspired by others.

Samsung PENUP app update

The latest update makes the app run more smoothly by fixing various bugs. It doesn’t mention specifics about which bugs were fixed but surely makes the app more reliable and enjoyable to use.

If you’re already using PENUP, you can get this update by going to the Samsung Galaxy Store on your device. Just find the PENUP app page and select the update button. You can also check the update through Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates.

Alternatively, you can download the update through the third-party app link mentioned here.

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One UI 7 Beta: Is it really coming?

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One UI 7 Launch

Samsung will hold this year’s Developer Conference on October 3rd. The company is expected to showcase its software advancements including Galaxy AI, Tizen OS, Knox, and One UI. It’s mid-September and there’s no sign of One UI 7 Beta.

Is it really coming?

Amid talks of a delay in the Beta Program, it’s assumed that Samsung may kick off the public rollout without beta. The Korean tech giant is nearing the Developer Conference 2024 and the Beta isn’t announced for the S24 series.

In mid-July, the Beta was rumored to kick off on July 31 in South Korea. The rumor was untrue, but we got some alleged screenshots from the firmware. A series of app icon images have floated online, but no one’s talking about that now.

CheckFirm hasn’t yet detected any Beta test build on Samsung’s firmware. The company is swiftly progressing on the One UI 7 development. However, it’s difficult to guess the exact status of the Beta release for the Galaxy S24 series.

One UI 7 will be the first major upgrade for the Galaxy S24 series. The new firmware with “B” OS marking is being tested and updated regularly. Meanwhile, everyone’s waiting for the “Z” marked build to pop up right before the Beta announcement.

Is Android 15 delaying the Beta?

Google is expected to start rolling out the Stable Android 15 next month. The company launched the Pixel 9 series last month, which came pre-loaded with last year’s OS. It points out a strategic change, which has not been announced by Google.

It appears that Google still has some work left to be done on Android 15. Samsung’s software is based on Android, hence, the development and testing would have been impacted. Anyways, being a Samsung fan, I wish for a fruitful outcome.

What do you think, will Samsung run the One UI Beta Program this year?

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