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One UI 5.1 release date for Canadian Galaxy Z Flip 3, Fold 3, Fold 5G, Flip 5G confirmed
Samsung rolled out an Android 13-based One UI 5.1 update to a group of Galaxy devices including flagship, mid-range, and low budget. Now, Fido has confirmed the release date of One UI 5.1 update for Canadian users of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, and Galaxy Z Fold 5G.
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According to Fido, Samsung will push major Android 13-based One UI 5.1 for old foldable devices on February 28, 2023. In addition, the update will install February 2023 security patch to improve system security and stability.
The Canadian carrier Fido Mobile has recently updated its software update support page, which mentions the One UI 5.1 rollout’s latest information, and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3, Z Flip 5G and Galaxy Z Fold 5G will get this major update before the end of this month.
So, users of the old foldable devices in Canada will soon enjoy the new features of One UI 5.1 on their smartphones, just they need to wait until February 28. In addition to this, the company also confirmed the One UI 5.1 release for Galaxy A53 users on March 7, 2023.
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One UI 5.1 Features
Samsung’s Android 13-based One UI 5.1 update focuses on improving your Galaxy phone’s usability and reliability with new features and necessary user interface tweaks.
One UI 5.1 update added a Battery widget feature that shows you the battery status of your phone along with the buds, smartwatches, and other connected devices’ batteries at a glance. It’s available in two forms – Circular and List.
The weather section has more changes, such as the Dynamic Weather widget that provides a summary of the current weather conditions, whereas, the Smart suggestion widget provides you with Spotify music and playlist recommendations that match your activities.
Furthermore, the Bixby Text Call feature is now supporting the English language, enabling customers to receive and answer calls conveniently in meetings, classrooms, or other places where they are not able to speak on calls.
Talking about the Camera, the One UI 5.1 update makes it easy to change the color tone of selfies through the Effects button on the side of the screen. Into the camera, it also adds a shortcut to launch the Expert RAW app so you capture high-quality pictures effortlessly.
The Samsung Gallery app is also getting many notable changes. It not only improves the picture editing tools but also makes picture sharing and searching easier on the app. At the same time, it improves handling and offers a more convenient information display.
In addition, the update also allows users to set different wallpapers on the lock screen and the home screen depending on their current activities, such as work, sports, and others by setting different modes.
Next, the company improved Samsung DeX to make it easy to maximize or minimize windows without opening options. Samsung Internet gets updated with the integration of continuous browsing on another device feature.
Samsung Galaxy smartphone and laptop owners will be able to repair their products themselves. Today, Samsung announced the launch of the Galaxy self-repair program in South Korea, allowing consumers to repair their own products.
Thanks to the self-repair program, Korean consumers will not only be able to visit the Samsung Electronics service center and repair the product but will also be able to purchase the necessary parts online and perform the repair themselves.
Self-repair begins with some models and limited parts and will be gradually expanded in the future. Accurate repairable models and parts can be found on the official website. First, self-repair of Galaxy mobile products and some models of TVs becomes possible.
It starts with three models: Galaxy S20 ∙ S21 ∙ S22 series, Galaxy Book Pro 39.6cm (15.6- inch ) series laptops, and 80cm (32-inch) TV. Users of this model can purchase necessary parts and repair tools through the Samsung service website.
In the case of smartphones, self-repair is possible for three parts: the display, the back cover, and the charging port. A total of seven parts, including the touchpad and fingerprint recognition power button, are included in the subject of self-repair for laptops.
Once replaced, you can use the “self-repair helper app” to optimize the new part to work properly. Afterward, through the self-diagnosis function of the “Samsung Members App,” you can check whether or not there is an abnormality in the repair result.
Consumers who have completed self-repair can visit the service center or return some of the replaced parts and repair tools to Samsung through courier service and receive a refund of the eco-friendly deposit. Recovered parts are either recycled or lead to responsible disposal through inspection by Samsung.
Google’s hardware product design director Ivy Ross recently participated in a podcast show, confirming that Google has a second Pixel foldable phone, but did not disclose other details. It’s like a delay in a dual attack on Samsung’s Galaxy foldable portfolio.
Ross simply said that the Pixel device would “beyond every existing foldable,” which also caused Google to delay the product launch. She said Ross said the decision to forego launching a second foldable Pixel device was due to strict requirements for quality and innovation.
The official further added that she is proud of the team’s ability to create a better experience than existing foldable phones. It was previously reported that Google is developing a clamshell foldable phone similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. It’s unclear whether Ross’s Pixel will be the rumored foldable phone.
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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is equipped with the fastest Snapdragon processor, 200-megapixel camera, power-efficient display, and the signature Galaxy design. Still, consumers in the high-end market prefer the Apple iPhone 14 and even 13 over it as shown in a recent Canalys report.
According to Canalys, Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro Max was the best-selling high-end smartphone in Q1 2023. iPhone 14 Pro was the runner-up, followed by iPhone 14 and iPhone 13 secured third and fourth spots. On the fifth, Galaxy S23 Ultra managed to make its place amid the iPhone tsunami.
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Apple is rapidly growing its shipments in the high-end market, as it makes only premium phones. Samsung, on the other hand, unquestionably leads the global smartphone market, but with just the highest number of units shipped. Consumers who have a budget of over $500 prefer buying iPhone over Galaxy.
Apart from Ultra, the base Galaxy S23 is listed as seventh after the iPhone 14 Plus, while iPhone 12 was the ninth most-sold premium phone in the same duration. Samsung’s latest flagships were released in February, while the iPhone 14 landed last September, still, sales numbers are not favoring the S23 line.
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