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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ at Verizon gets new features with One UI 5.1 update

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8+, and Tab S8 Ultra were the first tablet devices to gain the One UI 5.1 features. The update has expanded to millions of users all over the world and now the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ customers using Verizon are getting the opportunity to taste the new One UI 5.1 software in the US.

Verizon is rolling out the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ One UI 5.1 update with a slew of new features and meaningful changes. Additionally, it installs the February 2023 Android security patch for privacy enhancements.

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You can now go to the Software update section on your tablet’s Settings and tab the Download and install option to check and download the fresh software on the device.

Verizon Samsung Tab S8 One UI 5.1 update

What’s new:

One UI 5.1 provides enhancements to Camera, Gallery, Wallpaper, Widgets, Multi-tasking, Samsung Internet, Bixby Text Call, Wallpapers, AR Zone, Edge Panels, and many more.

Camera:

Samsung One UI 5.1 update lets you easily change the color tone of your selfies by selecting Natural or Bright options through the Effects button so that you can get the perfect tone for your pictures based on the current environment.

Gallery:

The One UI Gallery app is receiving many new features, such as the GIF Remaster to help you remaster and improve the quality of your GIFs and Extract Text from the video to let you copy text from the video content by pausing it.

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At the same time, One UI 5.1 also brings a Detailed view of your photo or video saved in the Gallery, you can see both the image and the details at the same time in landscape mode.

AR Zone:

Samsung now lets you add a second AR Emoji in a single sticker. You can customize each emoji and then combine them as you prefer.

Multitasking:

Samsung has significantly improved Samsung DeX. In Pop view, you can now adjust the window size by dragging the window edges in any direction. Meanwhile, for split-screen, you will see categories for Recent apps and Most used apps, allowing you to quickly select apps for Split Screen.

Verizon Samsung Tab S8 One UI 5.1 update

Wallpaper:

You can now select a video clip to use as your wallpaper. Not only this, but the system will also recommend you the best part of the video clip for editing.

Widgets:

Samsung brings a new Battery Widget that shows you the battery status of your phone as well as all the connected Bluetooth devices effortlessly. Meanwhile, the improved Smart Suggestion Widget recommends a Spotify playlist based on your activities.

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Whereas, the Dynamic Weather Widget offers you a weather summary, forecast, hourly precipitation, severe weather alert, and other information about the current weather.

Bixby Text Call:

One UI 5.0’s Bixby Text Call feature is now available in the English language. You can use Bixby to answer phone calls and respond to people with text-to-voice.

Samsung Internet:

Samsung Internet now lets you continue to browse news, etc from another device when both devices are signed into the same Samsung account.

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Forget Stable, One UI 7 Beta 4 could land on the Galaxy S24 series

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Samsung could release One UI 7 Beta 4 update for the Galaxy S24 series. A reliable tipster has recently shared a shocking input, leading us to stop dreaming about the Stable One UI 7 update following the global S25 release.

According to IceUniverse, Samsung plans to push One UI 7 Beta 4 for the Galaxy S24 series. The info coming out from a conversation held right before the S25 series’s launch. The Beta team has included an important fix in the fourth Beta.

One UI 7 Beta 4

One UI 7 Beta 4 could fix the yellowish screen problem on the Galaxy S24 series. The team acknowledged that the One UI 7 changes caused an issue where the display appears more Yellow when Color Optimization is enabled in Natural Mode.

It’s considered a side effect of the changes made in the One UI 7 software. The software staff has reportedly addressed the issue (by optimizing the display color temperature settings) and deployment will take place with Beta 4.

If you are facing the yellowish screen issue, it is recommended to either disable Color Optimization or use Visual Mode (in place of Normal).

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Stable One UI 7

It’s been a long time since Samsung released the third Beta update. The Galaxy S25’s launch and release have officially occurred. No one was expecting that there would be another Beta before the transition to the Stable build.

The latest insight indicates that another Beta might be released soon. The company has just completed its core tasks with the Galaxy S25 series. Now, the rollout of the fourth Beta may happen for the Galaxy S24 series, at least as per the leaked data.

One UI 7 Beta 4 Rumor

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One UI 7 takes Galaxy AI Enhance-X to new heights

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Samsung is upgrading the Galaxy Enhance-X app with One UI 7. The app is getting a Good Lock-inspired makeover that will allow users to download specific features and remove the ones that are not in often usage.

This upgrade aims to save storage on your Galaxy smartphone. Currently, the latest version is available for the Galaxy S25 series. Samsung also revealed eligible devices and promised a general availability in the next five days.

One UI 7 update is bringing a new Downloadable Features tab to the Galaxy Enhance-X app. This section currently has two features: Camera Shift and Sky Guide. Samsung will gradually expand the availability of downloadable features.

Downloadable Features

A. Camera Shift

With Camera Shift, you can freely adjust the composition of your photos to achieve the perfect ratio and angle. Refine the composition of your portraits to create more balanced and visually appealing shots!

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B. Sky Guide

The Sky Guide feature analyzes the stars in your photo and helps you identify your constellation.

Conditions for Guide Activation:

  • A recognizable starry photo
  • The captured field of view must match the Exif-stored field of view
  • At least 20 clearly visible stars

Readily available on the Galaxy S25 series, the new Galaxy Enhance-X experience is coming to the Galaxy S24 series, S23 series, S22 series, and S21 series. More devices include Z Fold 6/5/4/3, Z Flip 6/5/4/3, Tab S9/S8 series, and Tab S10 series.

Galaxy Enhance-X currently takes around 200MB of storage on your smartphone. With the new change, the occupied space would decline, with expansion will make it a lightweight application with the ability to personalize tools.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 craze booms used smartphone sales

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Samsung announced Galaxy S25 series pre-orders surpassed 1.3 million in South Korea. The new Galaxy S25 series is gaining a record-breaking response from consumers, which also boosts the used smartphone sales.

Used phone sellers launching promotions targeting Galaxy S25 buyers. These offers provide extra trade-in bonuses for customers who trade in old devices. Some vendors are offering trade-in benefits as high as $980.

Yesterday, the Korean tech giant officially announced that the Galaxy S25 series set a new sales record, with 1.3 million units sold during the pre-orders. The strong performance suggests that second-hand phone trades will continue to rise post-launch.

The used smartphone industry is intensifying its marketing efforts in response to the strong early sales of the Galaxy S25 series. Businesses expect to benefit from increased trade-ins as demand for the new device grows, seeing this as a golden opportunity.

Mintit has introduced an additional trade-in reward of up to $37.

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  • Until the end of this month, customers who trade in their old smartphones at Mintit ATMs nationwide will receive the bonus.
  • Eligible models include the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold 3 and 4, and iPhone 13 series.

Sello is offering a promotion until March 31, with trade-in compensation of up to $980.

  • Customers trading in Galaxy S, Galaxy Note, or Galaxy Z Fold/Flip devices will receive an additional $15 on top of the standard trade-in value.

PhoneGabi has launched a “Super Reward Program”.

  • Customers participating in its pre-sale trade-in promotion by February 17 will receive an additional $7.5. If they also sell smartwatches or tablets, they can receive up to $52 in incentives.
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Next-gen EV LiDAR gets a boost with Samsung’s ultra-small MLCC

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Samsung continues to expand its business beyond the mobile landscape. In a recent development, Samsung Electro-Mechanics announced the world’s highest voltage and ultra-small MLCC in a 1005 size for Autonomous driving.

The new Samsung MLCC for LiDAR applications in next-generation Autonomous vehicles has a capacity of 2.2uF. It can be operated at a high voltage of 10V, with dimensions of 1005 size (1.0 mm wide and 0.5 mm long).

Samsung’s new solution features 60% higher voltage than the previous standard of 6.3V. Such high voltage configuration is a critical reliability standard for automotive products. It’s all set to provide reliable performance in LiDAR systems.

The company highlighted that MLCCs can’t meet both voltage and capacitance requirements together. However, the new MLCC by Samsung is the most suitable solution for both a stable power supply and accurate signal transmission.

The Korean tech giant revealed that it has developed proprietary additives and a new manufacturing method, which practically minimizes empty spaces within the dielectric, allowing stable operation even at high voltages.

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Executive Vice President Choi Jeremy, Head of Samsung Electro-Mechanics’ Component Solution Unit, stated, “The demand for high-performance and high-reliability MLCCs is increasing due to the electrification of vehicles,” adding, “We will strengthen our competitive edge in differentiated technology by securing key technologies in materials, equipment, and manufacturing processes for MLCCs, and actively respond to growth markets focusing on high-value products.”

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Galaxy S25 Cracked Screen Repair: How much will it cost in the US?

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Samsung Galaxy S25 series’ cracked screen repair may cost the same as its predecessors in the US. The company’s Indian unit has reportedly decreased the repair cost but it isn’t the same case for American consumers.

The Korean tech giant has launched the Galaxy S25 series flagships on January 22. The pre-order period is over and deliveries are underway globally. You can find out the latest Galaxy S25 series deals on Samsung.com and the Shop app.

Galaxy S25 Series Cracked Screen Repair US

The Galaxy S25 family’s cracked screen repair cost starts at $174 and goes up to $259 in the US. Samsung would only replace the panel, rather than the bezel, middle frame, and battery unit to save repair costs burden.

It costs $259, $199, and $174 to replace the screen of the S25 Ultra, S25 Plus and S25, respectively. Do note that these prices exclude applicable taxes and a minimal labor fee, that would be charged by the service center.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Cracked Screen Repair Cost US

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Samsung Care+

Getting Samsung Care+ with your new Galaxy device is worth the cost. If your phone’s screen gets damaged, the Care+ will ensure your pocket won’t face the repair cost burden. If you get a Care+ with screen assurance, you will have to pay just the labor fee.

Back in December, Samsung Care+ with Theft and Loss subscription waived the $29 fee toward screen repair, making it free for consumers in the US. This Zero Dollar Screen Repairs program is a great deal to bundle with your new Galaxy.

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