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Samsung Android 13 (One UI 5.0) Features List
Google officially announced the successor OS of Android 12 i.e. Android 13 in February 2022. In the meantime, the search engine also started the Developers Preview 1 to test several new features that can the stable version bring. The company released two Developer Previews and four beta updates of Android 13.
Now, Google has started the Stable Android 13 update rollout for all the eligible Pixel smartphones as well as pushing the source to AOSP. If we’re talking about the features then these Developer Previews and Beta updates highlighted many amazing and interesting features. The Stable Android 13 brings many new features including app icons, per app language, and more.
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Samsung One UI 5.0 based on Android 13
On the other hand, Samsung started releasing One UI 5.0 beta update in Early august for Samsung Galaxy S22 series devices. On October 24, the Korean tech giant officially rolled out the Stable Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update for Galaxy S22.
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In this article, we will show the list of features of Android 13 (One UI 5.0) from developer Preview 1, 2 to beta/stable updates.
Android 13 (One UI 5.0) Features Highlight:
Now, you can check a list of the features that come with the Developer Previews 1/2 and Beta 1/2 updates of Android 13.
Developer Preview 1
Starting with Developer Preview 1, the company released several new and amazing features. You can check them below.
- New Photo Picker API
- Dynamic Colored App Icons
- Per-App Language Settings
- Faster Hyphenation
- Android Updates via Google Play
- Optimized Support for Foldables, Tablets, and Chromebooks
Developer Preview 2
After testing features by developers in DP1, the company started the second developer preview with the more new feature.
- Options to Allow Notification
- Downgrade App Permissions
- Bluetooth LE (Low Energy) Support
- MIDI 2.0 Support
Beta 1
In April 2022, Android 13 Beta 1 rolled out first for Pixel phone users. With this beta update, Google enhanced the privacy and security of your devices while providing new APIs to help you build a great experience.
- Wider Media Access Permission
- New Media Player Progress Bar
- New Clipboard UI
- New Material You Color Options
- Enhanced Google Calendar App
Beta 2
Google released the Android 13 Beta 2 update with a bunch of new features including Themed app icons, quick setting placement API, pulsating home unlock animations, predictive back gestures, and more.
- More predictive back Gestures
- Themed app icons
- Quick setting API
- Update in display size and text tweaks
- Newness in notification tweaks
- Pulsating Home Unlock Animation
Beta 2.1
Google recently released the Android 13 Beta 2.1 with a slew of fixes. The latest beta update of Android 13 brings fixes for problems that appeared in the previous betas. Read more here
Beta 3
Recently, Google released the Android 13 Beta 3 for eligible Pixel smartphones. With this Beta 3 release, Android 13 reaches an important milestone for app developers and that’s Platform Stability. Read more here
Beta 3.1
After Beta 3, Google urgently seeded the Android 13 Beta 3.1 update as the last build comes full of bugs and issues. The changelog mentions that the “problem that the Android Beta feedback app cannot be used in some cases” is fixed. Read more here
Beta 3.2
- Fixed an issue where the back gesture wasn’t working in some apps.
- Fixed an issue where the At a glance settings page would collapse inconsistently when scrolling.
- Fixed an issue where some apps would crash instantly on opening.
- Fixed an issue where the microphone would turn on and off unexpectedly during unrelated use of the device.
- Fixed an issue where the Google Photos app would crash frequently.
Beta 3.2
- Fixes for Pixel launcher
- Fixes gestures-related issues
- WiFi and Bluetooth Manage issues fix
- Fixes Connectivity Thermal Power Manager issue
Beta 3.3
- Fixed an issue with the Pixel launcher where if the Always show keyboard option was enabled for the app drawer, then when the user closed the app drawer and opened an app folder on the Home screen, the keyboard was erroneously shown as well. (Issue #236584457)
- Fixed an issue where in some cases, such as gesturing to go back, the system UI crashed. (Issue #236558007)
- Fixed an issue where devices couldn’t connect to a WiFi network in some cases even when the network was available and the signal strength was good. (Issue #236617510)
- Fixed an issue where the BluetoothManagerService continued to try and bind to the TbsService even when bluetooth.profile.ccp.server.enabled was false, leading to slow performance and cold starts for apps.
- Fixed an issue where in some cases after a device was plugged in to charge (for example, overnight), the device would become unresponsive until it was rebooted.
- Fixed a kernel issue with lib/list_debug.c that caused a kernel panic in certain cases on some devices.
- Fixed an issue with the Connectivity Thermal Power Manager that caused slow UI rendering, unresponsiveness in apps, and poor battery performance in some cases.
Beta 4 [Final]
- Developer-reported issues
- Fixed an issue where on some devices, paired Bluetooth devices could be observed to connect and disconnect from the device rapidly.
- Fixed an issue where the Google Camera app occasionally crashed on Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro devices.
- Other resolved issues
- Fixed an issue where, when a user checks for system updates by navigating to Settings > System > System update, the system incorrectly reported Android 12 as the device’s Android version. Even when the device was already successfully updated to an Android 13 build.
- Fixed an issue on Pixel 6/6 Pro devices where the Now Playing page sometimes got stuck on Downloading song database.
Beta 4.1
- Fixed an issue that prevented an app from enabling or disabling Bluetooth if it didn’t have the BLUETOOTH_CONNECT permission, even though the app was targeting an API level where the permission is not required.
- Fixed issues that sometimes caused a device to crash and reboot when connecting to certain WiFi networks.
- Fixed an issue where Meet connectivity could drop while driving.
- Fixed an issue where the system could incorrectly interpret GPS data
Android 13 Stable
- Themed app icons
- Per-app language preferences
- Improved text support
- Color vector fonts
- Quick Settings Placements API
- Programmable Shaders
- Media Controls derived from PlaybackState
- Bluetooth LE Audio
- MIDI 2.0
- OpenJDK 11 updates
- Predictive back gesture
- Privacy and security
- Photo Picker and APIs
QPR1 Beta 1
- October 2022 Google Play System update
- Screen Protector Mode
- Press & hold power button
- Bluetooth LE Audio
- New Split screen fun animation
- Clear calling
- Silence notification while driving option
- Solve several issues
QPR1 Beta 2
- Media Player UI Enhancement
- Show media on the screen lock option
- Sound & Vibration place
QPR1 Beta 3
Developer-reported and user-reported issues
- Fixed an issue for some devices where the screen unlocks UI was displayed over notifications and other lock-screen content.
Other resolved issues
- Fixed an issue that prevented the “Flip camera for selfie” gesture from working on some devices.
- Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the screen to go blank while attempting to unlock a device.
- Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented a device from being unlocked using either Face Unlock or Fingerprint Unlock when the device had been idle for multiple hours.
- Fixed an issue that sometimes caused fullscreen video playback to flicker after enabling always-on-display features and locking the screen.
QPR1 Beta 3.1
- Fixes issues related to apps crashing, GPU drivers, Google Camera, Google Assistent, and more
In early August, Samsung started the One UI 5 Beta Program for Galaxy S22 series devices in different regions. The latest update brings several new features and improvements over the previous UI. Check the full changelog here.
The company also started the One UI 5.0 Beta 2 update on August 25, which brings new features and fixes several One UI 5.0 Beta 1 issues. On September 21, Samsung rolled out the One UI 5 Beta 3 update with a bunch of fixes.
One UI 5.0 Beta 3
- Add Gallery widget to home screen
- Bugs that have been fixed:
- Experience new slideshow-style immersive stories in Gallery
- Improvement introduced so that lock screen wallpaper can be changed instantly by long press on lock screen
- Improved UX the Album tab at the bottom of the Gallery app – By default, ” Device maintenance > Automatic optimization > Automatic restart on demand ” is off by default
- Improved optimization function for each terminal mode and shifting the menu position ( Settings > Useful functions > Bixby Routine > Mode → Settings > Mode )
- Improved the animation to return to the home screen when disconnected
Samsung officially released One UI 5.0 stable update for Samsung Galaxy S22 series smartphone after 5 beta updates. Check full features here
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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.
Samsung announced it’s honoring 300 public middle and high schools from all 50 states across the US as State Finalists in the 15th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow national STEM (Science, Technology (AI), Engineering, and Mathematics) competition.
The company will award over $2 million in prizes to 2024’s participating schools. For now, each State Finalist school has won a $2,500 Samsung technology prize package.
This is an initial milestone on the path toward becoming one of three National Winners that will each unlock $100,000 for their school.
- The full list of State Finalists can be viewed here.
“These State Finalist teams are answering that call by engaging technology for good, like their quick adoption of AI to power wide-ranging solutions that address not only pressing challenges in their communities but also global issues.” – Salman Taufiq, Director – Corporate Marketing, Samsung Electronics America.
Upcoming Competition Phases
Based on the activity plans, judges will select State Winners, who will be revealed in March 2025.
State Winners
50 State Winners will get a Samsung Video Kit to help create their “STEM solution pitch video,” along with $12,000 worth of Samsung technology.
One of the 50 State Winner schools will be recognized with a Sustainability Innovation Award for driving sustainable change through STEM innovation, and an additional $25,000 prize package, including Samsung ENERGY STAR technology.
From the 50 State Winners, one school will be selected for the Rising Entrepreneurship Award, receiving a $25,000 prize package to nurture and develop their STEM solution into a venture extending beyond the competition.
National Finalists
Based on their videos, 10 National Finalists will be chosen to participate in a live pitch event and present their project to a panel of judges. Seven of these schools will be awarded $50,000 in Samsung technology and classroom supplies.
From the National Finalists, one Community Choice Winner will be determined through online voting by the general public, winning an additional $10,000 in prizes.
One Employee Choice Winner will be selected by Samsung employees to receive $10,000 in prizes in addition to their National Finalist winnings.
National Winners
Judges will name three National Winners, each earning a $100,000 prize package.
Apple has reportedly requested Samsung to revamp the iPhone DRAM memory design to boost AI capabilities. The company is said to be working to switch to a discrete packaging method for the low-power DRAM used in iPhones.
TheElec reports that the new iPhone DRAM design change by Samsung aims to meet the growing need for memory bandwidth driven by on-device AI and foldable phones.
Samsung’s new discrete packaging method places memory independently next to the system-on-chip. It allows better heat dissipation and more I/O pins, potentially boosting AI capabilities.
Meanwhile, it may not fully meet the iPhone’s needs for low communication latency. The company is also likely to implement the next-gen LPDDR6-PIM standard for enhanced AI performance.
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As Mobile AI evolves, Apple seems to have realized the continuously increasing requirement of high bandwidth memory on the iPhone to seamlessly run AI tasks and generative processing.
That said, Apple has opted for discrete packaging, which it has used in Macs and iPads. This method ensures memory is placed alone next to the SoC, allowing for more I/O pins and flexibility.
In discrete packaging, there is a larger surface area for heat to dissipate, and the heat generated by the SoC and memory does not overlap, which is generated during generative AI processing.
Apple reportedly aims to switch iPhone LPDDR to a discrete package format starting in 2026. The company apparently plans to separate LPDDR DRAM memory from the system semiconductor.
Previously, LPDDR was vertically stacked on top of the system chip in the PoP configuration. It is used in mobile memory to enable smaller IC designs compared to horizontal packaging.