13 notable changes that Samsung Android 13 update brings

The One UI 5.0 update is gradually expanding its presence among Samsung consumers, with Galaxy flagships already upgraded with Android 13 OS. Through this page, we are listing the top 13 notable changes that Samsung is bringing to the Galaxy users with One UI 5.0 (Android 13) update.

Before proceeding, it’s worth noting that the One UI 5 update introduces intelligent personalization capabilities for Galaxy device users. The Dynamic Theming engine now works across the entire user interface by applying Themed Icons on all compatible apps.

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Adding to this, the South Korean phone maker impressively enhanced the system animations to provide users with smoother experiences. Also, the visual effects now modernized so you can have a truly unique yet simple feel while using Galaxy device.

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Coming back, there is a lot to explore in the One UI 5.0, while we are listing top thirteen changes that come with Samsung’s Android 13 update. It includes improvements for timers, calendar event controls, stickers support for Google Calendar, upgraded Reminders, drag and drop bookmarks and more.

Top 13 changes that Samsung Android 13 update brings:

• Note: Changes may vary by device, market and carrier.

1. Use several timers at once

• You can now start a new timer in the Clock app even if another timer is still running.

2. More control over calendar event invitees

• When you add an event to your Google calendar in the Samsung Calendar app, you can choose whether invitees are allowed to see who else is invited to the event and also choose whether they can invite other people.

3. Add video conferences to your events

• When you create a Google calendar event in the Samsung Calendar app, you can set up a video conference at the same time. Everyone invited to your event will receive the link to the video conference.

4. Add stickers to your Google calendar

• Add stickers to Google calendar events in the Samsung Calendar app to make them easy to see at a glance. Stickers are shown in both calendar and agenda views.

5. Stay on top of reminders due today

• The new Today category shows only reminders due today. You can also check reminders due today at the top of the main screen in the Reminder app.

6. Show and hide completed reminders

• You can show or hide the completed reminders in any category. Show to see what you’ve already done, or hide to stay focused on things you still need to finish.

7. Choose the right view for your reminders

• Choose the simple view to show more reminders on the screen at once or an expanded view that includes details such as the due date and repeating conditions.

8. Drag and drop bookmarks between folders

• Keep your Samsung Internet bookmarks organized by dragging and dropping them between folders.

9. More powerful search in My Files

• Choose whether to search all files or only files in the current folder. You can also choose between searching only file names or searching information inside of files, such as text in documents or location information in images. When your search is complete, you can sort the results by name, date, size, or file type.

10. Redesigned Digital Wellbeing

• The new dashboard provides clearer usage details and makes it easier to access the features you need, such as app timers and screen time reports.

11. Get help in an emergency

• Quickly press the Side key 5 times to call emergency services even if your phone is in your pocket or you aren’t able to talk.

12. Integrated emergency contact list

• Create an emergency contact list that includes the people you want to contact in case of an emergency. The same contact list can be used for emergency features on both your watch and your phone.

13. Show app names in the Apps edge panel

• Turn on Show app names to make app names appear below the app icons.

Starting October 24, the One UI 5.0 update is becoming available for more and more eligible Galaxy devices. So far, Galaxy S22/S21/S20, Note 20, Z Fold/Flip 4, Z Fold/Flip 3, Tab S8 series, A73/A53/A33 and A52/M52/M32 devices have received the major OS upgrade. Stay tuned here: Samsung One UI 5.0