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Samsung expanding 11 Galaxy S23 Camera and Gallery features to more Galaxy phones
The newly launched Samsung Galaxy S23 series phones come with a handful of advanced Camera and Gallery features. Some of those are already available for the older Galaxy phones with One UI 5.1 update and now Samsung has announced more new features.
Samsung Community’s camera in charge has recently released the plan to expand the Galaxy S23 Camera and Gallery features to more Galaxy devices. The moderator has detailed the features as well as revealed which phones with get them.
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Easily select Expert RAW from the More menu:
One UI 5.1 offers the ability to easily capture images using Expert RAW app through the stock Samsung Camera’s More menu. If you have not installed the Expert RAW app, its icon will be displayed so you can access it on Galaxy Store.
Supported models: All models that support Expert RAW (released with One UI 5.1)
- Galaxy S22 series, S21 Ultra, S20 Ultra
- Galaxy Z Fold4, Fold 3, Fold 2
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Provides a professional-level shooting experience:
Expert RAW offers multiple exposure and astrophotography, among other specialized shooting techniques. Multiple exposures take multiple shots to provide a composite picture, so you can take original, creative, and professionally staged photos.
At the same time, you can also take Astrophotography through multi-frame synthesis and AI segmentation tailored to the movement of celestial bodies.
Supported models:
- S22 series (One UI 5.0 support complete)
- Z Fold 4 (scheduled to be supported)
- S21 Ultra/S20 Ultra/Note 20 Ultra/Z Fold 3/Z Fold 2 (under review)
The company is also reviewing a model that can support 12-bit raw with a user-selected resolution ratio, angle of view, and horizontal reversal while maintaining the fast shooting experience of Pro mode.
Supported models: Under review
- S22 series, Z Fold 4
Astro Hyperlapse is a night 300x speed function that allows you to take pictures of stars in the night sky, and star trails can be taken when you select Star Trails.
Supporting models are under review, considering AP performance and system architecture for real-time image fusion processing, and sensor characteristics for long-range shooting.
Supported models: Under review
- S22 series, Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4
Providing customized shooting experience:
Camera Assistant is an app that allows you to change detailed camera settings based on your liking.
Supported models: SW update in progress
- S22/S21/S20 series
- Note 20 series
- Z Fold 4/Fold 3/Fold 2
- Z Flip 4/Flip 3/Flip 5G/Flip
Easier Selfie Color Adjustment:
It lets you easily adjust the color of your selfie by pressing the Effects button at the top of the screen. The company has improved its usability while maintaining the existing image quality and supporting color/tone.
Supported models: SW update in progress
- S22/S21/S20 series
- Note 20 series
- Z Fold 4/Fold 3/Fold 2
- Z Flip 4/Flip 3/Flip 5G/Flip
QR code scan optimization:
Samsung has improved QR code scan speed by optimizing the QR code recognition engine.
Supported models: SW update in progress
- S22/S21/S20 series
- Note 20 series
- Z Fold 4/Fold 3/Fold 2
- Z Flip 4/Flip 3/Flip 5G/Flip
Improved lens switching effect:
The Galaxy S23 has further improved the lens-switching effect by controlling the zoom dynamically. Supportable models are being reviewed considering the system structure and performance for dynamic zoom control.
Supported models: Under review
- S22 series, Z Fold 4, Flip 4
Improved photo remaster function:
The Photo Remaster function detects and fixes various quality problems in photos using AI quality estimation technology. GIF enhancement, shadow/light reflection erasing, and wide-angle distortion correction are added.
Supported models: SW update in progress
- S22/S21/S20 series
- Note 20 series
- Z Fold 4/Fold 3/Fold 2
- Z Flip 4/Flip 3/Flip 5G/Flip
Improved story function:
The company has improved the first screen of the gallery story and added a view mode to view multiple stories. The frequently viewed stories can be registered as favorites so that they can be viewed again quickly, and they have been changed to a fun and fast slideshow format so that you can enjoy them more dynamically.
Supported models: SW update in progress
- S22/S21/S20 series
- Note 20 series
- Z Fold 4/Fold 3/Fold 2
- Z Flip 4/Flip 3/Flip 5G/Flip
Improved search function:
Samsung improved the search function so that you can quickly and easily search for the content you want by entering multiple search keywords in the gallery.
Supported models: SW update in progress
- S22/S21/S20 series
- Note 20 series
- Z Fold 4/Fold 3/Fold 2
- Z Flip 4/Flip 3/Flip 5G/Flip
Improvement of the detailed content information:
Screen information that can be provided, such as camera shooting mode and resolution information, is added to the detailed information screen of the gallery.
If you swipe left/right on the detailed information screen, you can view the detailed information of the content and enjoy the previous/subsequent content.
Supported models: SW update in progress
- S22/S21/S20 series
- Note 20 series
- Z Fold 4/Fold 3/Fold 2
- Z Flip 4/Flip 3/Flip 5G/Flip
Image Clipper:
Image Clipper automatically crops an object in a photo by long-pressing it. You can copy that object and send it anywhere or can save it as a separate picture.
Supported models: To be supported
- S22/S21/S20 series
- Note 20 series
- Z Fold 4/Fold 3/Fold 2
- Z Flip 4/Flip 3
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 crease is almost the same as its predecessor, raising the question of whether it uses the rumored waterdrop hinge technology or not. Trusted source @UniverseIce recently revealed this news, hinting at the least upgrade in Samsung’s foldable history.
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According to the tipster, the display crease of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 looks the same as the Galaxy Z Fold 4. It was reported that the next foldable phone will be equipped with a new droplet hinge design to vanish the crease visibility.
Meanwhile, the “100% confirmed” leak points out it’s not changing this year. However, there is a probability of changes in the real product as the company is reportedly testing the durability of the device after applying the new hinge alongside the existing U-shaped hinge.
Various Chinese phone makers adopted the waterdrop hinge technology. Oppo’s Find N2 is a smartphone with the least visible crease in the industry as per the feedback of reviewers. However, durability always remains in priority as the foldable form factor is yet to mature.
100% confirmed!
Bad news: Galaxy Z Fold5 crease is almost the same as Fold4, so we wonder whether it really uses a water drop hinge.— Angry Cat (@UniverseIce) May 29, 2023
Samsung will rollout a major software update to the Galaxy S23, S23 Plus, and S23 Ultra in June 2023. Similar to hardware leaks, we get to know pretty much about the content of Samsung’s June 2023 software for the Galaxy S23 flagships.
According to rumors, Samsung June 2023 software update will not only bring the latest security patch to the Galaxy S23 lineup. There will be a lot of improvements and optimizations related to camera functionality and upgrades to the native application.
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Samsung insider IceUniverse revealed that the company has developed a 2x Portrait Mode for the Galaxy S23 Ultra. This mode pictures at 50-megapixel using the main 200-megapixel HP2 image sensor of the smartphone. It will benefit users who love taking portrait shots with depth effects.
HDR vignetting is another severe problem, which often appears on select Galaxy S23 series units, which could be fixed with the next OTA. Meanwhile, the tipster has not directly claimed fixes for bananagate and photo blur-related issues on the Galaxy S23 and S23 Ultra.
In a recent development, the same source revealed yet another change, which is included in the June firmware. The company will be bringing updates to the video calling function as part of quality improvements for using third-party apps like WhatsApp and Telegram.
Check more below:
Samsung Galaxy S23 June 2023 Software Update
- 2x cropping at 50-megapixel for Portrait mode
- HDR bounce/vignetting
- Camera performance increment
- Clear video calling through third-party apps
- Bananagate/blur issue – Uncertain
- June 2023 security patch
- AI mode guides – Uncertain
Release Date?
Samsung could start rolling out the next big camera-centric firmware to the Galaxy S23 series between May 29 and June 5th. The availability is expected to expand further gradually, with the India release speculated between May 31st and June 7th.
Smartphones are rapidly becoming smart and smart, thanks to technological innovations. In a recent development, a display PWM dimming comparison surfaced on the internet revealing that the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is way too behind in this aspect against Honor.
Twitter user TECHINFO45 shared a video displaying the screen flickering on three flagship phones. In the video, Honor was the star of the show, leaving Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Apple iPhone 14 Pro in the dust, when it comes to display PWM dimming.
Higher display PWM dimming frequency of Honor 90 Pro made it a clear winner over the world’s two most powerful smartphones. FYI, PWM is a technique for controlling the brightness of a display panel by varying the width of the light pulse. You control how long the screen remains on or off.
PWM dimming frequencies:
- Honor 90 Pro 3840Hz
- Galaxy S23 Ultra – 240Hz
- Apple iPhone 14 Pro – 480Hz
Lowering the brightness causes the screen to be off for longer than it is on, which is perceived as lower brightness. The higher frequencies the lower rate of stress on human eyes that’s what studies say but it doesn’t mean Samsung panels are not eye-friendly.
It’s worth mentioning that some smartphone users may find them sensitive to the display flicker effects, while some aren’t. Here’s the smartphone equipped with a display having a higher PWM dimming frequency that would do a lot better, thanks to the low rate of flickering on the panel.
Can't imagine a phone to be this good!
The Honor 90 pro is set to have no flickering issue at all!
It features a whopping 3840Hz PWM dimming screen that doesn't allow stress your eyesHere's the comparison with two more phones side-by-side
S23 Ultra 240Hz
iPhone 480Hz pic.twitter.com/LXDZ4KmpwF— TECHNOLOGY INFO (@TECHINFO45) May 26, 2023
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