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Samsung Android 13 update is now available for Galaxy S22 in the US [One UI 5.0]
After two months beta period, Samsung has finally begun rolling out the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 stable update for the carrier-unlocked unit of the Galaxy S22 series in the US. This update was already available for Asia, Europe, and the US’s Verizon and T-Mobile-locked users.
The first major software update for Samsung Galaxy S22 comes with a slew of new features and improvements in multiple departments. In addition, it also installs the October 2022 Android security patch to further enhance the privacy and security of the system.
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Samsung has significantly improved the user interface of One UI 5.0 as it’s now more clear and easy to use. Meanwhile, the new customization options are on the next level. For example, the Color Palette is now providing 12 presets along with 4 dual-color combinations and 8 single colors that will best match your phone’s wallpaper.
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In addition, the One UI 5.0 lock screen gets Good Lock customization ability so you can edit your phone’s lock screen with more ease. The Settings app now has three new menus: Connected devices, Modes and Routines, and Security and privacy to offer all the related settings in one place.
Furthermore, the Camera app is receiving many new functions including Watermark, Historogram, and other improved Pro mode features. If these camera functions are not enough, Samsung has also added a Camera Assistant module to the Good Lock application, which provides you with advanced camera control options.
Extract text is also a very notable feature that lets you copy text from any image, screenshot, or banner and paste it into messages, documents, and notes. Also, there’s Per-app language support so that you can use different apps in different languages.
Moreover, the One UI 5.0 update brings users quick access to organize Albums by selecting “+” in the Gallery app. The Gallery search option also shows the faces of people whose pictures are saved in your Gallery. You can just tap on that picture and all his/her photos will appear in one place.
Samsung further adds the ability to turn off RAM Plus so that you can use the full storage of your phone, new multitasking gestures including Swipe for Split-screen and Swipe for Pop-up, and much more. You can check all the new features here.
Furthermore, you can identify the Android 13 One UI 5.0 update for Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra devices with the One UI build version S901U1UEU2BVJA, S906U1UEU2BVJA, and S908U1UEU2BVJA in the US, respectively.
Meanwhile to download it, simply head over to Settings >> Software update >> Download and install. Wait for a while and the update will appear on your screen.
Samsung’s One UI 7 Beta Program for Galaxy S24 series hit full capacity. If you missed joining the Beta Program, there’s good news: Samsung is expected to reopen the One UI 7 Beta on Monday along with the Beta 2 launch.
Max Jambor revealed that Samsung may open the second phase of One UI 7 Beta registration, and the date aligns with previous rumors of a Beta 2 launch. The rollout of the second Beta should bring another opportunity to join the Beta.
At present, Samsung is running the Beta Program for the Galaxy S24 series. The program is already live in four out of six key markets: Germany, South Korea, the UK, and the US.
Samsung stopped Beta registrations just the next day after the Beta launch in the US. It seems the slots are fewer than last year, keeping the Beta build restricted to a limited audience.
Recently, Samsung Support confirmed that the One UI 7 Beta Program will start on December 16 in India, and the same date is rumored for the remaining European market: Poland.
The Beta participants will receive an incremental update as Beta 2 on their Galaxy S24 device. However, the latest build will directly be provided to the Wave 2 markets: India and Poland.
The second Beta of One UI 7 will bring improved animation and transition effects. Samsung users can expect more natural and fluid system animations in the next Beta updates.
One UI 7 Beta 2 – What to expect?
- Smoother animations, fluid transitions
- Enhanced performance and lesser app incompatibility
- Bug fixes and overall user experience improvements
Samsung TV Plus has introduced a new, free channel named “Letterman TV,” available now in the U.S. and Canada. This channel streams the legendary “Late Show with David Letterman” non-stop. You’ll get to see curated moments and new commentary from Letterman himself.
David Letterman, who hosted the show for 22 years, said, “Now I can watch myself age without looking in the mirror!” Walter Kim, who works with Letterman’s production company, Worldwide Pants, Inc., is excited about the channel. With over 4000 hours of content, the programming will keep changing.
On “Letterman TV,” viewers can watch memorable moments of Julia Roberts and Tom Hanks playing The Newlywed Game, Denzel Washington sharing laughs with Don Rickles and Dave, Will Ferrell’s comedic antics, musical performances by legends like Ringo Starr, unforgettable stunts like Dave working at Taco Bell and jumping into a giant bowl of eggnog. In classic segments, viewers can watch Top Ten lists and “Stupid Tricks”
New content will added monthly, and exclusive intros from Letterman offer fresh insights and behind-the-scenes stories. For those in the U.S., the channel also offers on-demand half-hour compilations of fan-favorite moments.
Salek Brodsky from Samsung TV Plus says the service aims to provide personal and accessible entertainment. “Letterman TV” adds to their growing list of exclusive content.
Whether you’re a new viewer or a longtime fan, “Letterman TV” offers a mix of nostalgia and discovery. You can watch “Letterman TV” for free on Samsung TVs, Galaxy devices, Smart Monitors, and more.
Samsung SmartThings is collaborating with YouTube Music. The latest collaboration reiterates that the company continues to elevate the SmartThings experiences further.
Following the partnership with YouTube Music, Samsung SmartThings can tailor the Music Sync experience more effectively to users’ needs regardless of the setting or time of day.
This includes new buttons that align with familiar YouTube Music settings like Relax, Party, and Workout, creating a seamless connection between Music Sync and the YouTube Music App.
SmartThings’s Music Sync unlocks accurate content sync across music apps within the Galaxy ecosystem. This ensures users can enjoy a truly synchronized experience without limitations.
It seems collab with YouTube Music is just the beginning. Later this year, SmartThings will announce additional partner companies to enrich the Music Sync experience.
SmartThings Music Sync | Source: Samsung
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With Music Sync integration, YouTube Music Premium users can enjoy perfect light synchronization with Philips Hue bulbs while listening to their favorite songs.
For instance, when users press the Party button on Music Sync, their party playlist on YouTube Music will start playing, and the lighting will shift to a color pattern preset.
As we look to the future, we remain committed to expanding our ecosystem and incorporating user feedback to enhance the Music Sync experience even further.