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Samsung launches One UI 4.1 for older Galaxy devices, explained new features
Earlier, Samsung is committed to delivering the latest mobile experience to as many Galaxy users as possible. And now, Samsung announced the One UI 4.1, which was first launched with the Samsung Galaxy S22 series, will be available on a wide range of Galaxy devices, bringing the latest Galaxy innovations to more and more users.
Starting with the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3, the software update includes the Galaxy S21 Series, Galaxy A Series, and Tab S7 FE. The update extends to more Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S20 Series, Galaxy Z Fold, 3 Z Flip, 4 Note Series, S10 Series, A-Series, and Tab S series.
From dynamic camera and photo editing features to a Grammarly-powered keyboard, the latest update will give you the tools to express yourself in your own way. To read on to find out about some of the new features that One UI 4.1 and Galaxy users can enjoy.
One UI 4.1-based Google Duo Live Sharing
Wherever you are in the world you may be connected to the Google Duo app on your Galaxy device. With the Google Duo Live Sharing feature, you can share your screen with friends to view photos together in the gallery and relive fond memories even when you’re away.
One UI 4.1-based Expert RAW
From now Galaxy S21 Ultra and S22 series users who want to get the most out of their smartphone camera can now turn images into magazine-worthy masterpieces with the Specialist Raw Photo Editing app.
This DSLR-like experience means you can edit both photos and videos with absolute precision, satisfying your attention to detail using an extensive suite of camera editing tools. Additionally, the app allows you to save files in JPG and DNG formats, so you can actually edit like Pro.
One UI 4.1-based Expert RAW gives you complete creative freedom from brightening or darkening photos with ISO controls to choose between multiple lenses to capture any subject or scene.
One UI 4.1-based Object Eraser
One UI 4.1 Object Eraser automatically illuminates dark, shady areas of a photo with a simple button press or press to erase shadows more accurately in the image. Similarly, the new “Erase Reflection” button can be used to reduce those awkward reflections with a single tab.
Before you use the feature, you will get the ability to draw around what you want to remove from the image, a quick evaluation of the image. The end result can vary from image to image and largely depends on the quality, framing, and skeptical image of your subject.
Streamline Your Photo Sharing
Samsung Galaxy users love creating their content. The latest update is meant to provide users with a more streamlined and streamlined photo-sharing experience. By automatically optimizing your photos – be it trimming unwanted sections of screenshots or automatically adjusting the tilt – you can make sure everything you send is what you want.
As part of the update, users can also enjoy quick sharing, which allows you to quickly send multiple photos, videos, and files at once. To easily transfer anything, click on the ‘Share’ button and select the desired recipient.
One UI 4.1 Grammarly-Powered Keyboard
One UI 4.1-based Samsung has teamed up with Grammarly to create a smart keyboard without detecting types. With grammar seamlessly integrated into the Samsung keyboard, you will automatically receive expert writing edits as you type to make sure you are confident every time you send.
You will also have the opportunity to adopt more sophisticated tips to take your writing to the next level ideas to improve sentence clarity, find compelling synonyms, write fluently, and more.
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Google is putting much effort into Gemini Assistant. The company has already replaced Google Assistant with Gemini. Now, Google apparently working to slap a Gemini AI button right on your Samsung Galaxy phone’s lock screen.
AndroidAuthority discovered Google’s experiment to bring the Gemini AI button to Samsung Galaxy’s lock screen. It’s going to be an Android feature, which Samsung won’t miss out on bringing to Galaxy smartphones.
Android lets you trigger Gemini in many ways. You can swipe up from the home screen’s bottom, press and hold the home button, or hold the power key. A dedicated AI button on the lock screen would make things a lot easier for consumers.
The QPR1 Beta 2 of Android 15 has a flag, which could unlock the AI button on the lock screen. Mishaal managed to enable the button on the Pixel smartphone, placed right below the fingerprint sensing area on the lock screen.
Image – Android Authority
Although the button appeared on the lock screen, it doesn’t function at all. It’s a pill-shaped toggle, which is slightly larger than the two lock screen shortcuts. The button also has the AI sparkle icon in the middle, which looks classy.
Android 15 is about to begin rolling out on Pixel smartphones. Google is also running the QPR Beta Program on various Pixel models. The Gemini AI button could be a part of the company’s preparations for the Android 16 operating system.
MediaTek Dimensity 9400 will be equipped with Multimodal Gemini Nano capabilities. MediaTek today confirmed its collaboration with Google. Future flagship chipsets, starting with the Dimensity 9400 will feature Gemini Nano with multimodality.
According to MediaTek, Dimensity SoCs are now optimized to support Gemini Nano with new multimodal capabilities. The upcoming chip will debut Gemini Nano integration, with existing models that could also add support in the future.
MediaTek revealed that the Dimensity 9400 features a new 8th-gen NPU with hardware acceleration for text, image, and speech. The Taiwanese chip designer is expanding its footsteps eyeing significant growth amid the AI boom.
Samsung’s recently launched Galaxy Tab S10 series supports GenAI capabilities. It means the Dimensity 9300+ processor could also gain multimodal Gemini Nano integration. We are hearing that the S25 could also use Dimensity 9400.
MediaTek’s partnership with Google highlights a shared vision for bringing Generative AI experiences across the Android ecosystem, and is a big step forward in the advancement of complex AI models running on-device.
Multimodal Gemini Nano will ensure users can take images and receive detailed descriptions of what’s been captured. MediaTek previously announced support for Google’s LLM, optimized for on-device AI processing.
Samsung recently updated its software support plan for October 2024, and it has noted that the Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G will no longer receive any updates. This popular foldable smartphone has been removed from the list of eligible devices for One UI updates and security patches because it has completed its update cycle.
The Galaxy Z Fold 2 was launched in 2020, initially coming with Android 10. It has since received updates, including the Android 13 update with One UI 5.1.1. After that, it is not eligible for any more major Android OS updates. Now, Samsung has also ended its software support, which means it will not receive any new security updates.
Even though the Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G will not receive further updates from Samsung, it is still a secure and functional device for everyday use. The phone operates on Android 13, which supports all major apps, including those for banking, so users can continue to perform their daily tasks without issues.
Additionally, Google Play continues to provide system updates to ensure that the phone’s key features remain up to date.
For those considering an upgrade, Samsung offers new foldable smartphones, including the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Galaxy Z Flip 5. These newer models come with improved features and will receive software updates for a longer period.
However, if your Galaxy Z Fold 2 is still working well for you, there’s no need to replace it. The device can still serve your needs effectively, even without the latest updates.
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