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Samsung One UI 4.1 Live Focus Mode
Well! There is no surprise that Samsung‘s innovative cameras are fun to use and always have tons of options to get your shots right. The improved version of the Live Focus feature after One UI 4.1 has been a part of Galaxy phone cameras for some time and has been known for its iconic filters.
The original One UI 4.1-based Live Focus is still great, but it’s been adjusted to portrait mode on phones with One UI 4, such as the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S22 series. In addition, with Portrait Mode, you can use the latest filters and effects to truly transform your selfies.
One UI 4.1 Live Focus
After you open the One UI 4.1-based Live Focus feature, it will automatically apply the filter of your choice to anything you drag. You can use it with the front camera for better selfies or with the rear camera for great photos of friends and family.
Open the Camera app, and then tap More. Tap Live Focus, and then tap the circle in the lower-right corner of the screen. There are a few options to choose from and each can be changed using the slider.
- Blur: It blurs the background around the subject.
- Large circle: Draw a centered circle around your subject while severely blurring the background.
- ColorPoint: Directly changes the sharpness of the colors around your subject, making everything else black and white.
- Zoom: Creates an effect that makes you appear to be moving at high speed towards the subject.
- Spin: Creates a spinning effect around the subject so they really stand out against the background.
Samsung One UI 4.1 Portrait Mode
Other phones with portrait mode and One UI 4 in the Galaxy S22 series have Live Focus, but now you have the extra effects and filters to take your photos to the next level. Your selfie looks better than ever!
Open the Camera app, and then tap More. Tap the Portrait Mode, then the circle at the bottom right of the viewfinder. You can change the options using the slider. In the Galaxy S22 series, the Portrait mode is available at the bottom of the screen after opening the camera app.
- Blur: It blurs the background around the subject like live focus on previous devices.
- Studio: It applies a brightening effect to the subject but does not brighten the background, making the subject a focal point.
- High-Key Mono: Creates a monochromatic effect with high brightness. The full image and subject appear in black and white.
- Low-key mono: Similar to the high-key mono, the image appears in black and white. However, it uses less brightness instead.
- Backdrop: Gray the background around the subject with a gradient effect, but the subject will have color.
- ColorPoint: Directly changes the sharpness of the colors around your subject so that everything else appears darker and the subject is unique.
How to use Live Focus video or Portrait video on One UI 4.1?
Despite their different names, Live Focus Video and Portrait Video use the same options even if you have a slightly older phone, the brand new Galaxy S22. Similar to their image choices, these modes affect what you record using the rear or front cameras.
Open the Camera app, and then tap More. Tap Live Focus Video or Portrait Video, and then tap the circle to the bottom right of the viewfinder. There are four options to choose from and each can be changed using the slider.
- Blur: It blurs the background around the subject you are painting.
- Large circle: Draw a centered circle around your subject while severely blurring the background.
- ColorPoint: Directly changes the sharpness of the colors around your subject so that everything else turns black and white.
- Glitch: This creates a color static effect in the background.
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Samsung today announced that it will hold a press conference on January 6, 2025, a day before the opening of the world’s largest information technology (IT) and consumer electronics exhibition, CES 2025, in Las Vegas, USA.
The event, featuring Vice Chairman Han Jong-hee, CEO of Samsung and head of the DX division, as the keynote speaker, will reveal Samsung’s Home AI innovations and strategy under the theme “AI for All: Everyday, Everywhere.”
The press conference will be streamed live on Samsung Newsroom.
Samsung’s CES 2025 invite also reveals that the Press Conference is open to all credentialed members of the media with a CES badge, and there is no need to register or RSVP.
However, it is highly recommended that participants arrive early as seats are very limited and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Samsung CES 2025 Invitation | Image: Samsung
CES 2025 is a great opportunity to showcase technological innovations. Rather than mobile, Samsung prefers Home AI and appliances to be showcased at the exhibition. It solidifies the Galaxy S25 unveiling to happen separately.
Samsung could introduce the new flagships in late January next year. Korean media reported that a Galaxy Unpacked could be held on January 22. The next-gen Galaxy flagships are expected to gain a positive response in the market.
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Samsung One UI 7 beta program to start on December 5, Android 15 is coming for the Galaxy phones
After months of waiting, we have an official confirmation. Thanks to Samsung Germany, we now know the specific release date for the Android 15-based One UI 7 beta program for Samsung Galaxy users.
The Samsung One UI 7.0 beta is scheduled to launch on December 5, 2024, initially for the Galaxy S24 series, including the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra.
This beta release will start in Germany, with expectations of a broader availability to other eligible countries soon after. The update is expected to bring visible design changes and new features to the user interface, enhancing the overall user experience.
However, specific details about all the new features in the One UI 7.0 beta have not been fully disclosed. Still, it’s set to be a significant update in terms of UI redesign and functionality.
The One UI 7 beta program is set to start initially in:
- Germany
Other countries expected to follow in subsequent phases, based on historical patterns, include:
- Korea
- United States
- India
- United Kingdom
- Poland
- China
However, the exact timeline for these countries can vary, and official announcements would provide the definitive schedule for each region.
Note: You can check the latest Samsung One UI 7 beta program banner on the Samsung Members app.
Samsung Electronics named a new CFO and announced plans to establish an AI Center for the future. The company has also strengthened AI R&D and deployed R&D personnel to the site to strengthen communication.
According to the info, Samsung appointed Park Soon-cheol as the CFO of the DX Division and unveiled the AI Center. As the chip process competition has intensified, Samsung has taken this special measure to build a foundation.
As the business environment surrounding Samsung is not easy, the message is that it will strengthen its internal stability. The DS division in charge of semiconductors significantly strengthened:
- AI research functions
- Established a responsible development system
- Implemented follow-up personnel
- Reorganization in the direction of integrating
- Development and support organizations.
The new Chief Financial Officer will coordinate communication between each business department and top management, and efficiently manage business strategies and financial operations.
The new AI center will be led by Vice President Song Yong-ho. VP Song plans to lead over 60 people to develop next-gen storage devices and lead technological innovation given the AI era.
In addition, the system LSI division appointed Vice President Choi Jin-hyuk as the head of the SoC business team. Vice President Choi plans to lead the development of application processor (AP) chips, which are Exynos.
Apart from this, Samsung has also divided the Foundry Division into two categories: Manufacturing and Technology. Technical organizations such as production process (Fab) and cleaning and diffusion were placed under the subsidiary.
- The message is for R&D personnel to communicate directly on the spot.