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Samsung Galaxy A73 picks up its One UI 5.0 update with Android 13
Samsung Galaxy A73 smartphone users have begun collecting the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update with lots of new features and enhancements. At the same time, it installs the latest November 2022 Android security patch that itself addresses numerous vulnerabilities to improve the system’s security.
The update is currently available in Malaysia and should release for more users in the coming time. As of now, you can identify this update through the One UI build version A736BXXU2BVK2.
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The Galaxy A73 is one of the famous mid-range smartphones that launched with Android 12-based One UI 4.1 software this year. The Android 13 is the first major OS update for this device and it is also eligible for three more major OS upgrades.
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Android 13 One UI 5.0 update:
Android 13 upgrade means lots of new features and goodies, meanwhile, the One UI 5.0 software brings major UI changes, many new customization options, bolder app icons, smoother animations, and faster performance.
As far as the features are concerned, you will get 16 new color palette options instead of 4, Stack widgets, advanced Lock Screen personalization options, per-app language, new multitasking gestures – swipe for split screen and swipe for pop-up window, and many more.
Meanwhile, the ability to disable RAM plus will let you take full advantage of your phone’s memory, and the new Extract text from image feature will allow you to copy texts from images and banners and paste them into messages and notes.
On the other side, the Quick settings panel is getting four new Accessibility toggles and the system Settings are getting three new menus – Connected devices, Modes and Routines, and Security and privacy to let you manage related settings in one place.
Furthermore, if you are using a Samsung Galaxy A73 smartphone in Malaysia, you can now take advantage of the fresh Android 13-based One UI 5.0 software. To do so, navigate to the Settings of your phone and enter the Software update >> Download and install option. Now follow a couple of instructions mentioned on the screen and enjoy!
Samsung’s latest OLED tech could debut in the Google Pixel 9 series. The next-gen Pixel flagships would outshine Samsung’s S24 Ultra in terms of display. It’s almost confirmed that the Google Pixel 9 series will use OLED based on the Samsung M14 material.
Featuring Samsung M14 OLED, Google Pixel 9 will become the best phones in terms of display quality. More upgrades like new camera sensors and an ultrasonic fingerprint reader could also be included in the upcoming smartphones.
A source inside Google (via AndroidAuthority) disclosed key details. M14 is Samsung’s latest OLED display technology, set to foster the Pixel 9 series. The new iteration offers better brightness and longevity, giving the Pixel 9 an edge over current flagships.
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 16 Pro lineup will also induct Samsung’s M14 OLED. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S24 series, released earlier this year, features the M13-based OLED. There are various advantages of the upgraded panel coming in Pixel 9.
Google’s Pixel 9 would get a 1,800-nit display, while the Pro and Pro XL screens could peak at up to 2,050-nit. It’s worth noting that the company lists HDR values for full-screen brightness, so localized peak brightness values will be even higher.
Samsung could introduce the Galaxy S25 series in January next year. The company’s next-gen flagships will likely feature the new OLED display tech. Meanwhile, its biggest rivals are utilizing the latest display technology in 2024 itself.
Google is gradually increasing its presence in the global smartphone market. The company is seriously expanding its mobile business. The next year’s Pixel phones would be equipped with 3nm processors manufactured by TSMC.
Samsung’s latest foldable phones come with Google Messages by default. The company has now revealed the reason behind this move on Galaxy devices. Samsung says Google Messages replaced Messages to foster RCS adoption.
According to AndroidAuthority, a source explained Samsung’s decision to switch to Google Messages as the default messaging app. The recently released Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 come with Google Messages with RCS enabled by default.
Looks like promoting Google Messages on Galaxy devices will boost RCS adoption. Samsung Messages isn’t already installed on newer phones. However, one’s stopping you from getting it on your Galaxy from the Galaxy Store.
While many apps support the RCS feature, Google Messages offer the best user experience. Making it a default messaging app is an effort to boost the adoption of RCS tech. Apple is also preparing to bring RCS chat functionality to iMessage for iPhones.
What Samsung source said:
- Even if messaging apps follow the RCS standard, the availability may be limited depending on which app the other party uses. That’s why we decided to make Google Messages the common messaging platform, allowing Galaxy users to communicate more freely. This also enables a messaging app to respond to changes of the RCS standard more quickly and efficiently.
Previously, Samsung devices launched in the US came with two messaging apps. This time, the company has removed the Samsung Messages. During the first setup, users are notified that Google Messages is the default messaging application.
Samsung SmartThings gained the international standard ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification. The company has officially announced this major development in its global connected living platform.
SmartThings received ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for information security management systems. Certification reiterates that the SmartThings Cloud operates per international standards.
To be certified, a company has to meet the standard across a total of 123 detailed items, including policies for information security, access control for information assets, and incident response.
SmartThings receiving the ISO 27001 certification is the result of our sustained focus on the protection of information in a hyper-connected world with exponentially increasing intelligence.
Seungbum Choi, Executive Vice President and Head of Device Platform Center at Samsung Electronics said “this is just another step in our drive to fortify the platform’s security. We will continue to find new ways to ensure that SmartThings’ personalized services are provided even more safely.”
BSI Prez says that they have recognized that the operation capability and security level of Samsung SmartThings is excellent. It will further boost trust in the SmartThings platform and strengthen business competitiveness.
ISO 27001 is the leading global standard for ISMSs and was established by the International Organization for Standardization. It provides companies with guidance to manage the risks to information assets systematically and achieve information protection goals.