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[UAE too] Samsung Galaxy S21 May 2022 update brings new camera features in Europe, Malaysia

Samsung is expanding the May 2022 Android security patch update for the Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra smartphone users in the United Arab Emirates. It upgrades 13 stock applications for system performance enhancements as well as installs various Galaxy S22-inspired camera features.
Samsung Galaxy S21 new camera features:
- Enhanced Night portrait mode
- Improved/supported auto framing function
- Improving the video call effect
- Support for auto framing effects
- Improved App Store Camera app quality
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Software Versions:
- Galaxy S21 – G991BXXU5CVDD
- Galaxy S21+ – G996BXXU5CVDD
- Galaxy S21 Ultra – G998BXXU5CVDD
May 10, 2022: Malaysia
Samsung is rolling out the May 2022 Android security patch update for the Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra smartphone users in Malaysia. Alongside improving system security and stability the update also enhances the camera experience by introducing new camera features.
These new camera features include Improved video call effect, Support for auto framing effects, Improved Night portraits, Improved App Store Camera app quality, and Improved/supported auto framing function.
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Software versions:
- Galaxy S21 – G991BXXU5CVDD
- Galaxy S21+ – G996BXXU5CVDD
- Galaxy S21 Ultra – G998BXXU5CVDD
To check and download it, navigate Settings >> Software update >> Download and install on your smartphone.
Samsung Galaxy S21 May 2022 update, new camera features – Malaysia #Samsung #GalaxyS21 #GalaxyS21Ultra pic.twitter.com/wJh62Sqmx0
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May 9, 2022: France
Samsung is expanding the Galaxy S21 May 2022 security update in France. As the company declared earlier, the update comes with various Galaxy S22 camera features to take your photography experience to the next level.
According to the changelog, the update has Improved Night portraits, Improved/supported auto framing function, Improved video call effect, Support for auto framing effects, and Improved App Store Camera app quality.
Additionally, it upgrades a total of 6 stock apps in order to enhance the overall device performance and maintain user experience.
Software versions:
- Galaxy S21 – G991BXXU5CVDD
- Galaxy S21+ – G996BXXU5CVDD
- Galaxy S21 Ultra – G998BXXU5CVDD
Samsung Galaxy S21 May 2022 update with Galaxy S22 camera features – France #Samsung #GalaxyS21 #GalaxyS21Ultra #GalaxyS22Ultra pic.twitter.com/AjEf2W2NVd
— Samsung One UI Updates (@SamsonUpdate) May 9, 2022
May 5, 2022: United Kingdom
Samsung has started rolling out the May 2022 Android security patch update for the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphone users in the United Kingdom. Along with improved security and stability, the update also comes with various camera improvements.
Launched a couple of months back, the Samsung Galaxy S22 series has multiple new and improved camera features that let you capture advanced-level pictures and videos. Recently, the Korean tech giant began releasing these features to its older flagships and the Galaxy S21 is one of them.
Samsung Galaxy S21 new Camera Features
Going by the changelog, the fresh Galaxy S21 update enhances the Night portrait mode that allows you to capture bright portraits in low-light environments. You can even take pictures outside when it is dark through the rear as well as the front lens.
The update further brings support for Auto framing in video mode and some video call apps. This detects and tracks up to 10 people and automatically adjusts the camera focus, so your camera captures all of them clearly.
Last but not the least, the update changelog also mentions improvements in the quality of pictures taken with social or camera apps downloaded from the application store such as Instagram, Snapchat, etc.
Moving on, the May 2022 security update for Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is reaching UK users with One UI build number G991BXXU5CVDD. While the Galaxy S21+ and S21 Ultra users can identify it through the firmware version G996BXXU5CVDD and G998BXXU5CVDD.
As mentioned, the update is released in the United Kingdom at the moment, however, the company will not take much time to expand the all-new Galaxy S22 camera features to your Galaxy S21.
If you are one of the Galaxy S21 users in the UK, you can take advantage of these features right now by installing this update. To do this, head over to the Settings >> Software update >> Download and install.
Samsung Galaxy S21 May 2022 security update, improved Night Portrait mode, support for Auto framing, picture quality improvements, etc – UK pic.twitter.com/Rlr8GyCI27
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Google Play System October 2023 Update Arrives: What’s New and How to Get It

Google has kicked off an October 2023 update for its Play System, which is responsible for managing the core functionality and security of Android devices. The update arrives with improvements and bug fixes to the system, as well as some new features for the Google Play Store app.
One of the new features of this update is a redesigned app details page, which will help users discover and learn about apps that are compatible with their non-phone devices, such as tablets, smartwatches, or TVs.
Moreover, the October 2023 update for Play System brings the ability to add apps to the Google Play library directly when apps ask Google Play to download new content or functionality. These features are available through Google Play Store v37.8.
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- [Phone] New design on the app details page to help you discover and learn about apps for your non-phone devices.
- [Phone] You’ll be able to add apps to your Google Play library directly when apps ask Google Play to download new content or functionality.
To get the update on Samsung smartphones, you just need to visit Settings >> Security and Privacy >> Updates >> Google System Update.
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Samsung Galaxy A23 gets new firmware update in the US

Samsung is releasing a fresh firmware update for Galaxy A23 smartphone users in the US. This update installs the Android security patch released in August 2023 to improve system security.
The new update for the Samsung Galaxy A23 smartphone comes with PDA version A236USQU4CWHC. The update is rolling out for locked models of Galaxy S23 on the T-Mobile network in the US and other carriers could get this update soon.
August 2023 security patch fixes over 70 issues, mainly related to Samsung Members, the Internet, the Galaxy Store, and more to provide a seamless and bug-free experience.
If you have received a notification of the latest update, then check and install it now through Settings >> Software Update >> Download and install.
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US unlocked Samsung Galaxy S21 FE receiving September 2023 update

Samsung is rolling out the September 2023 security update for the Galaxy S21 FE smartphone in the US, following India and Europe. The update is available for unlocked models of Galaxy S21 FE in the US with One UI build version G990U1UES9EWH2.
September 2023 security update for unlocked Samsung Galaxy S21 FE in the US brings bug fixes and functional enhancements to provide a better and seamless experience. It fixes over 60 security flaws found in smartphones and tablets.
The Korean tech giant will soon make this update available for all Galaxy S21 FE models. If you have received this update, then you can install it through your smartphone’s Settings >> Software Update >> Download and Install.