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Should Samsung One UI 6.0 grip Android 14 tile system?
Samsung One UI has one of my favorite quick settings panels and you should know that this has not changed (in appearance) since the very beginning but how would it be if Samsung chooses the tile system from the upcoming stock Android 14 for One UI 6.0?
That’s an interesting question but first, we need to explore what would it looks like and what should Samsung do in this matter.
I have got the latest Android 14 developer beta loaded on my Pixel and there is a minimalist change that has been made to the quick settings. These aren’t big but satisfactory.
The tile system in the quick settings first introduced in Android 12 remains a key change in the Android user interface. Since then, Google keen on improving its efficiency rather than polishing its looks.
For instance, the entire quick settings are divided into two columns and four rows. The aim is to provide you with reachability and easy-to-access buttons. And guess what? The stock Android delivers up to the mark. In Android 14, the tiles are reacting way faster as compared to its predecessor.
These quick settings are customizable, you just need to drag and drop a tile item and settle it right away. There are also virtual buttons for settings and power.
(left – Samsung One UI, right – stock Android)
One UI 6.0:
With One UI 5.1, Samsung delivered the fastest version of mobile software and it has major optimizations. When it comes to the quick settings, it remains still in those check marks.
One UI quick settings have its style and Samsung is designed especially for one-hand operations. Everything is placed on the bottom side of the screen for easy touch interaction.
Settings icons and the brightness slider are grouped below. On the other hand, the settings and quick settings edit options are available on the top. Moreover, the middle space is occupied by the time and date labels, which supports the entire aesthetics.
Conclusion:
Overall, Samsung One UI’s quick settings are different because of its offerings. It’s fast, accessible, and elegant. However, there’s always room for improvement.
Therefore, Samsung One UI 6.0 should adapt new smoothness in animations from stock Android 14 for the quick settings panel instead of just the tile system.
Eyeing Exynos advancements, Samsung joined RISC-V, an open-source software development project to build and spread an advanced semiconductor ecosystem. Recently, the company announced that it has become a member of the operating board of directors for “RISC-V.”
To be noted RISC-V is an open source software development project launched by the Linux Foundation, an open source non-profit organization. This is an organization launched to develop software using RISC-V, n open source (open) semiconductor design asset (IP, Intellectual Property).
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Including Samsung, global IT and semiconductor companies such as Google, Intel, Nvidia, and Qualcomm are participating. Companies participating in the RISE project, including Samsung, plan to jointly develop software based on RISC-V.
“We will participate in the RISE project and collaborate with other companies to build a sustainable RISC-V-based open source software ecosystem,” said Park Soo-hong, head of the Open Source Group at Samsung Research and a member of the Linux Foundation board of directors.
It is easy to implement applications or services, which operate on RISC-V-based chipsets, and resources required for development and maintenance can be reduced. It’s expected to be used in various fields such as mobile, home appliances, data centers, and vehicle applications.
Meanwhile, RISE operating board members include Samsung Electronics, Google, Intel, Nvidia, Qualcomm, Red Hat, Mediatek, Andes, and Imae Thirteen companies including Imagination Rivos, SiFive, Ventana, T-Head are Samsung participating.
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Samsung Biometric Card IC is an all-in-one security solution, which offers biometric cards a variety of things they need to make everyday transactions safer and PIN free. Notably, this technology was selected as a winner of the CES 2023 Best of Innovation Awards in the Cybersecurity & Personal Privacy category.
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Let’s take a look at how Samsung Biometric Card IC can make card transactions PIN free and convenient, solving one of the world’s most pressing payment and identification problems. The video mentioned below gives you a high-level understanding of how it will change the way people pay in the future.
What the video below:
Samsung Biometric Card IC
An innovative payment card technology called a biometric card offers cardholders a secure and convenient way to authenticate themselves at the point of sale (POS) by using their fingerprint instead of a personal identification number (PIN) or signature.
Cardholders don’t need to enter a PIN for high-value transactions, making transactions faster and easier. An added layer of security reduces concerns about the card or PIN theft and increases confidence in using the card, especially when traveling because you don’t have to worry about fraudulent payments even if your card is stolen or lost.
Samsung’s latest Galaxy S23 series brings some of the best camera smartphones out there. Following the launch, it was noticed that the non-Ultra models of Samsung Galaxy S23 have some issues, causing blurry close-up shots, which are now officially acknowledged.
What’s the issue?
Some Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Plus smartphone users noticed that the area around the subject looks a bit blurred when taking a close-up shot. The impact of this problem is limited to both low-end models of the lineup, while the Ultra remains issue-free.
What’s the reason?
Samsung disclosed through its community post that Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus use a 50-megapixel primary camera powered by AI features and machine learning. The blurry close-up problem causes due to the sensor’s bright aperture, which makes stunning Nitghtography possible.
Fix coming in the future!
Samsung not only explained the issue and shared the reason, but also confirmed that the blurry close-up shots problem on Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus is planned to improve (fix) in a future software update. However, when this software update will release, remains a question for now.
Workarounds
If you are experiencing this on your Samsung Galaxy S23 or S23+, there are a few solutions you can try:
- Try taking a picture from a bit further away; if the subject you are photographing is about 30 cm away, move back a hand’s width
- Try to take a photo holding the phone vertically; if you hold the phone horizontally or diagonally, the background may appear blurred.
Why S23 Ultra is unimpacted?
Galaxy S23 Ultra remains unimpacted from the blurry shot issue as its camera automatically switches to the wide-angle camera and activates the focus booster to prevent blur. But do note that the focus enhancer stops working in high-resolution image mode, possibly resulting in a blurry close-up.