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Here’s how you can capture ultimate outdoor shots with Samsung camera
Samsung understands that users may need a good camera at any time, which will help them capture the perfect shot they want. Therefore, it offers multiple advanced features that allow them to capture every type of picture, even outdoor shots with the stock Samsung camera itself.
Galaxy smartphones, especially the premium ones, are designed with a unique contour-cut camera to create the best-in-class smartphone photography. Here’s how you can capture ultimate outdoor shots with a Samsung camera.
Scorching hot:
This is the most difficult time to capture an image for many. Shooting in the middle of the day means you have very harsh lighting, you can see it from a shadow spot.
But luckily, your flagship Samsung phone’s camera Ultra-Wide and Telephoto-lenses so you can capture 12-bit HDR photos, for 64 times richer color. It ensures that you capture as much detail as possible even when the lighting isn’t always playing ball.
Dusk:
Most people’s favorite time to shoot is right as the sun is setting. At this time, city lights are on and you will get some great colors from the sky. With the Galaxy phone’s ultra-wide lens, you’ll be amazed at how many objects and buildings you can fit into one frame.
Shutter speed for sunset:
Just as the sun is setting, try shooting a handheld long exposure with a shutter speed of about 1/6 the Pro mode available on your premium Galaxy phone. The lighting during this time is perfect to achieve an amazing effect with this trick.
Shadows:
As the sun gets shorter, the shadows get longer! This is the perfect time to capture some interesting shots. If you can look down from some perspective, you’ll get a cool effect. What’s even more impressive is that when using the zoom on your Samsung phone, you don’t need to worry about sacrificing clarity.
The Galaxy S21 Ultra or Galaxy S22 Ultra features 100x Space Zoom powered by Samsung’s dual-telephoto lens system – one optical 3x and one optical 10x, so you can capture crystal-clear shots no matter how far away you’re moving.
Golden hour:
Probably the most popular hour for taking amazing shots. If you’re shooting toward the sun for a sunset image, one important tip is to make sure you never overexpose your image. When shooting in Pro mode, you can adjust your shutter speed so that doesn’t happen.
Get Bokeh:
To create the bokeh effect, expose your camera correctly when you’re in Pro mode, and then click on manual focus and drag the focus to the left so that it’s out of focus but makes a good shot. This will give you a unique shot of standing out from the crowd.
Lowlight and night:
The AI low light setting on Samsung Galaxy phones can clearly illuminate any low-light situation. The advanced Night Mode is also great for improving details and reducing noise. My advice is to capture on a mini-tripod or hold the phone very steady if your shutter speed is 0.3 seconds or more.
Several Samsung users have recently reported unexpected vibrations and notifications from their Galaxy phones after updating the Samsung Wallet Digital Key app. This has caused inconvenience among users, leading to frustration with these notifications.
The issue mainly arises after installing the Samsung Wallet Digital Key app version 1.4.30.6. After this update, users’ Galaxy phones started making unknown vibrations and notifications.
Fortunately, Samsung has acknowledged these issues and prepared an update to fix these unexpected vibrations and notifications. The company recommends installing the latest version of the Samsung Wallet Digital Key app to enjoy smoother performance.
To install the latest update of the Samsung Wallet Digital Key app, first open the Galaxy Store on your device and tap the menu at the bottom of the screen. Now, select the Updates option. Scroll down to locate the Samsung Wallet Digital Key app, and then tap the “Update” button next to it.
By following these steps, Samsung users can ensure that their app is up-to-date and functioning correctly. With the latest version, they can enjoy using the Samsung Wallet Digital Key with a better experience and without bugs.
Aside from this, the Samsung Wallet app recently received a Tap to Transfer feature for Galaxy devices. It allows users of Samsung Wallet on Galaxy phones to instantly transfer money by tapping the backs of their devices together.
Samsung Wallet ‘Tap to Transfer’ takes lead over iOS 18’s Tap to Cash
If you’ve updated your Samsung Galaxy phone to One UI 6.1.1 and noticed that your photo albums are missing or not showing up in the Gallery app, you’re not alone. Several Galaxy users are experiencing the same issue. Let’s take a look at what’s cause of this issue and how to fix it.
What’s the Issue?
After the major One UI 6.1.1 update, some users have found that when they select an album group in the Gallery app, their photos are not visible. Instead, the album seems to disappear entirely.
The issue often happens when you have albums with the same name activated in two different features – the album hiding function and the album merge feature. When both are turned on, it can cause albums to disappear or not display correctly.
Samsung’s Response
Samsung is aware of this issue and the community moderator has confirmed that it’s a known issue affecting users after the One UI 6.1.1 update.
The moderator has also mentioned that the company is working on a solution to fix these bugs in future updates. In the meantime, you can check some temporary solutions to resolve it.
Quick Solutions
If you’re experiencing problems with your albums, there are two solutions you can try:
1.) Disable Albums with the same name in the Hide Album Feature
For that, you just need to open the Samsung Gallery app on your device >> tap the More Options icon (Three vertical dots) >> Select Hide Album option >> Look for albums that have the same name and turn them off.
2.) Turn Off the Album Merge Feature
To do so, launch the Samsung Gallery app >> click on the More icon at the bottom to enter Settings >> check the option for Merge Album and switch it off.
By following these steps, you should be able to see your photo albums again. You can also check software updates and a Gallery app update. If any of them are available on your smartphone, install them now to get a better experience.
Update your Samsung Calendar app now to fix widget disappearance issue
Samsung is going to open the One UI 7 Beta Program for Galaxy devices soon, and fans are excited to be a part of it. Ahead of registering beta, it is important to ready your Galaxy smartphone for that.
If you have the latest Galaxy flagship smartphone, such as the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6, or Galaxy Z Flip 6, here are a few steps to prepare for the Beta update:
1). Keep Your Software Updated
- Make sure your phone is running the latest software version. You can only participate in the Beta if your device’s software is up to date. This also helps with performance and compatibility for the upcoming Beta.
2). Install the Samsung Members app
- Samsung Members app is necessary to join the Beta program. If you haven’t installed it yet, do so soon! To do so, you just need to open Galaxy Store >> Search ‘Samsung Members’ >> Open it and tap to Install.
3). Update the Samsung Members app version
- If you already have the Samsung Members app, check for any updates. Keeping it up to date will help you access the Beta Poster and enjoy new features.
By following these steps, you’ll be ready to join the One UI 7 Beta program as soon as it is available.
Notably, the Korean tech giant hasn’t confirmed when One UI 7 will be released but some reports show that many flagship devices are already being tested internally. However, the recent information reveals that there may be some delays in the Beta rollout.
Today, Samsung is holding its 2024 Developer Conference, where the company will showcase improvements in various features like Bixby, Galaxy AI, One UI, Samsung Health, Samsung Wallet, SmartThings, and Tizen. It’s not clear if Samsung will reveal Android 15-based One UI 7.0 at the event.
Keep an eye on announcements and get ready to enjoy new features on your Galaxy device!
One UI 7 may expand One UI 6.1.1 features to non-flagship devices