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Samsung in 2022: Android 13 and One UI 5 rollout is ‘nearly’ completed
2022 was the best year for Galaxy fans as Samsung wowed them with the Android 13/One UI 5.0 update rollout. The company started Stable One UI 5 distribution on October 24 and upgraded over 46 Galaxy device models in less than two months.
All the upgraded Galaxy devices got powerful new features with Android 13 and One UI 5 update that make every day effortless. The major OS allows users to be delighted with new colour palettes and wallpapers that will elevate the way you express your style.
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In addition, the modes and routines feature lets you discover and set modes for your activities, a whole new level of convenience. For the Camera and Gallery, the One UI 5 has a bevy of features that will elevate your photos, thanks to AI and machine learning.
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Optimise your multitasking game when you change views with a gesture or quickly open apps on split screens. These are just some of the multitude of key features and enhancements that come with Samsung’s Android 13-based One UI 5 upgrade.
In 2022, Samsung achieved its fastest OS upgrade rollout for Galaxy devices with Android 13. It represents the company’s most ambitious mobile software to date, as it requires high levels of customisation globally. Besides, Samsung also aims to ensure a unique experience that meets the needs of users.
In the coming weeks, more Galaxy device users will get the Android 13 upgrade as Samsung accelerates its deployment of One UI 5 updates to a wider range of models, including older flagship devices and tablets, with a goal to complete rollout for all eligible devices by today.
These Galaxy device models upgraded so far.
- Galaxy S22 series
- Galaxy S21 series
- Galaxy S20 series
- Galaxy Note 20/Note 20 Ultra
- Galaxy A53 5G
- Galaxy A33 5G
- Galaxy Z Flip 4
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy A73 5G
- Galaxy Tab S8 series
- Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro
- Galaxy M52 5G
- Galaxy M32 5G
- Galaxy Z Fold 3
- Galaxy Z Flip 3
- Galaxy A52
- Galaxy S20 FE
- Galaxy S21 FE
- Galaxy Note 10 Lite
- Galaxy Tab S7
- Galaxy A71
- Galaxy Z Fold 2
- Galaxy Z Flip
- Galaxy Z Flip 5G
- Galaxy S10 Lite
- Galaxy M53 5G
- Galaxy A52s 5G
- Galaxy M33 5G
- Galaxy A52 5G
- Galaxy M62
- Galaxy A22 5G
- Galaxy F42 5G
- Galaxy A51 5G
- Galaxy Xcover 5
- Galaxy A51
- Galaxy A13 5G
- Galaxy M22
- Galaxy A23 LTE/5G
- Galaxy A22
- Galaxy A32 LTE/5G
- Galaxy A72
- Galaxy M32
Note: The list has records until December 9th.
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.
Samsung Health app integrated the Dr.diary (Doctor Diary) glycated hemoglobin feature. The blood sugar management platform announced the launch of its glycated hemoglobin estimation functionality on Samsung’s Health application.
According to ETNews, Dr.diary announced the integration of a glycated hemoglobin level feature in Samsung Health. Galaxy users will now be able to check the estimated glycated hemoglobin level provided by Doctor Diary.
To activate the feature, Health app users will have to permit certain conditions of data in the Blood Sugar service. It is worth noting that glycated hemoglobin is a key figure for diabetes diagnosis, which users will find worth using in the Health app.
Established in 2017, Dr.diary is a blood sugar management platform. It analyzes and predicts the changes in glycated hemoglobin using its own algorithm. Earlier this year, the firm secured a patent for “glycated hemoglobin estimation based on blood sugar data table.”
Song Je-yoon, CEO of Doctor Diary, said, “With our predicted glycated hemoglobin level prediction algorithm being installed in Samsung Health, more people will be able to recognize their glycated hemoglobin level and manage their health more efficiently.”
Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is a standardized numerical value of the percentage of hemoglobin, such as hemoglobin, which has been glycated by glucose. Glycated hemoglobin reflects the average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months.
Samsung Health (with Wear OS Galaxy Watch) users can conveniently check their estimated glycated hemoglobin level within the app and use this information to manage their blood sugar levels through diet and exercise.