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Samsung One UI 5.1 Features: Camera, Gallery, Widgets, Text Call and more

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Samsung One UI 5.1 is a refined variant of the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 software. The Galaxy S23 series comes preinstalled with the latest One UI version, while the company shared select new features with several Galaxy devices through a firmware update. Below, you can check Samsung One UI 5.1 features.

Samsung One UI 5.1 Features

Samsung’s new software consists of the latest Android 13-based One UI 5.1 enhancements for your Galaxy. There are several new features on the changelog, which take your Samsung device to the next level when it comes to usability and performance.

Camera

There are several minor improvements in the Camera app such as the integration of Expert RAW on supported models. Meanwhile, the One UI 5.1 makes it quite easier to change the color tone (Natural or Bright) of your selfie picture from the Effects menu at the top of the screen.

One UI 5.1 Features selfie color tone

Multi-tasking

One UI 5.0 brought great new multitasking features and the One UI 5.1 brings further refinements. When resizing the pop-up view, with an added pre-defined line, you can now drag the window’s guideline towards the top of the screen to enlarge or towards the inside to minimize.

Moreover, you’ll see icons of apps you’ve used recently and a section for Most used apps that will display the apps you use most often in split view. These kinds of minor changes are the part of One UI 5.1 update, which greatly enhances usability and productivity.

One UI 5.1 Features split view

Gallery:

Samsung’s Remaster feature now supports GIF files too, so you can upscale your low-resolution GIFs. Just open any GIF in the Samsung Gallery app, tap the Remaster button available inside the hamburger menu, and let AI do the rest of the work!

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iOS 16-inspired Extract Text feature debuted with the One UI 5.0, letting you select and copy test content from images or directly from the camera viewfinder. Taking it a step ahead, the One UI 5.1 makes it possible to select and copy text from video as well so you can use it anywhere.

One UI 5.1 Features video text extract

When you select the details of an image or a video, in landscape mode you can see both the picture and the details at the same time for your convenience. Here’s how: Select an image or video from the Gallery > select the three dots for more options > select details > position your device in landscape mode.

One UI 5.1 Features photo details

Wallpaper:

Thanks to the better use of AI, One UI 5.1 now suggests the best video clip as your wallpaper selection when you select a video to use as your wallpaper. Here’s how: Open Wallpaper > Select a video from your Gallery > the best moment will be suggested in “Trim” > If you like the suggestion, you don’t need to trim it again.

One UI 5.1’s Gallery app has a Google Photos-inspired feature, which Samsung calls People management. When there are people groups that are analyzed as the same person or the same type, you will receive recommendations to integrate them into one group.

Widget

Another stuff derived from the Stock Android and Apple’s iOS is Battery Status Widget. As showcased at the One UI 5.0 launch, the Battery Status Widgets arrive with the One UI 5.1 update. There are two different styles for home screen widgets, displaying the battery status of the phone and connected devices.

In addition to the new Battery Widget, the One UI 5.1 brings enhancements to the Weather Widget. Details and more useful information will be displayed for the weather when you launch the Weather Widget, such as severe weather alerts and details of daily weather summaries and predictions.

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One UI 5.1 Features weather widget

Samsung Internet

You can now browse the internet from another device if both devices you have are signed in with the same Samsung account and data is synced. This can be done in Settings > Samsung account > Sync settings > Enable “Samsung Internet”. You will receive a Samsung Internet pop-up on the screen > click it to continue browsing the internet.

AR Zone

One UI 5.1 makes the AR Zone feature even more advanced and fun. Now, you can add a second AR Emoji in a single sticker. Customize each emoji and then combine them as you prefer. Add actions and expressions: Make your stickers come to life by giving each emoji its own action and expression.

Bixby Text Call

One UI 5.1 brings the long-awaited English language support to the Bixby Text Call feature. Once it is downloaded, Bixby Text Call is ready for you to use. Open Phone app > More options > Settings > Bixby text call > enable Bixby text call > the download screen will pop up > select download.

One UI 5.1 Features bixby text call

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Exynos 2600 will be a major upgrade over Exynos 2500, Samsung says

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Samsung Exynos 2500 vs Exynos 2400

Samsung is quite optimistic about Exynos 2600 performance over the Exynos 2500. The latest Flip phone utilizes the company’s first 3nm chip, while the next Exynos is set to be manufactured using an even advanced process.

In a recent development, System LSI’s Park Yong-in revealed that Samsung is steadily preparing the Exynos 2600 after the Exynos 2500. The next Exynos is likely to bring a major upgrade over the Exynos 2500 powering the Z Flip 7.

Here’s what we can expect:

CPU

Samsung’s Exynos 2600 may feature a Snapdragon 8 Elite-like CPU architecture. The chip may feature two Cortex-X Prime CPU cores and six Cortex-A cores. The Exynos 2400 and Exynos 2500 come with a 10-core CPU.

Performance

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Rumors point to significant performance improvements in the Exynos 2600. The new SoC may hit around 3,000 points in single-core and 10,000 points in multi-core tests on Geekbench.

Samsung’s 2nm chipset may surely bring key performance improvements, leveraging better processing power through newer core architectures like Arm’s Travis and Altos.

GPU

Xclipse 960 GPU, based on AMD RDNA, would be featured in the Exynos 2600 chipset. The GPU may score 5,800 points in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme, a huge boost over Exynos 2500 and 2400.

Process Tech

Exynos 2500 is made using Samsung Foundry’s 3nm process node. Meanwhile, Samsung is eyeing to utilize its cutting-edge SF2 (2 nanometer) fabrication process for Exynos 2600 production.

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The new process will improve performance and power efficiency while reducing the area compared to the 3nm process of Exynos 2500 and the 4nm process of Exynos 2400.

Samsung Exynos 2500 vs Exynos 2400

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Exynos 2600 in Galaxy S26 – a long road

Samsung is indeed working on Exynos 2600, and the mass production could begin later this year. However, Samsung’s MX Division likely hasn’t yet confirmed this chipset to be used in the Galaxy S26 series next year.

Exynos 2600 may get clearance for the Galaxy S26 series after rigorous testing. As Qualcomm continues to boost Snapdragon performance, Samsung can’t take any risk with its mainstream annual flagship lineup.

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Samsung says Exynos 2600 is on track but avoids big question about Galaxy S26

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Exynos 2600 development, targeting Galaxy S26, is going well, confirmed Samsung System LSI Business President. After the Unpacked event, Samsung officials held press conferences, bringing in the latest official insights on future products.

Samsung’s Exynos 2500 is powering the Galaxy Z Flip 7, whereas the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE uses Exynos 2400. The Exynos 2600 is in the works and slated to be produced using Samsung Foundry’s 2nm process technology.

System LSI Business designs Exynos chips, and Samsung Foundry produces the wafers. Both fall under Samsung DX Division, an arm of Samsung Electronics. Meanwhile, the MX Division is a different arm within Samsung Electronics.

President Park met with reporters ahead of the mentoring event “Korea National Academy of Engineering Young Festival” held at COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, for fostering future engineering talent, and said this, adding, “There will be good results.”

While Exynos 2600 preparations are going well, the System LSI Chief isn’t sure if the MX Division will use it. The Samsung executive claimed that the Exynos 2600 is making decent improvements, but avoided the question of Galaxy S26 adoption.

Regarding whether Exynos 2600 will be installed in the Galaxy S26 series to be released early next year, President Park was sparing with his words, saying, “That is the customer’s purview.”

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Exynos 2500 was originally planned to be used in the Galaxy S25 series earlier this year. Meanwhile, the performance difference with its Snapdragon counterpart and Samsung Foundry’s low yield canceled it in the S25 series.

Meanwhile, the System LSI and Foundry worked constantly to improve the performance and yields. As a result, the Exynos 2500 is powering the Galaxy Z Flip 7 around the world, while real performance benchmarks are yet to be seen.

Samsung has made nice progress on its 2nm process tech. It has been working to further improve the yield, which would earn it orders for the S26 series. However, it’s a sole decision of Samsung MX whether S26 uses it or goes full Snapdragon.

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Samsung reveals which Galaxy AI features will remain free always

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Samsung’s Galaxy AI features are gradually becoming a part of our daily life. There was a concern that the Galaxy AI would go paid in 2026, but fortunately, Samsung has cleared the air and confirmed which features will remain free always.

Recently, Samsung confirmed to AndroidPolice that the Galaxy AI features available on Galaxy devices by default will be free forever. It means Galaxy users won’t have to pay any fee for the features that come pre-installed.

Galaxy AI features available on Samsung devices include Live Translate, Writing Assist, Interpreter, Note Assist, Transcript Assist, Browsing Assist, Photo Assist, Drawing Assist, Audio Eraser, Object Eraser, Generative Wallpapers, and many more.

Galaxy phones also come with Gemini AI features as part of the Android ecosystem. New flagships offer a 6-month free Gemini Advanced with additional storage. It’s entirely Google’s part to decide the fee and applicable charges.

Samsung Galaxy AI

After the Unpacked, the media asked TM Roh about the potential charges of Galaxy AI. Dr Roh confirmed to the media that the features will remain free until the end of 2025, and the monetization decision requires a discussion.

Samsung and Google are likely to introduce a separate feature suite. It will be available as a subscription, offering unrestricted access to Generative AI capabilities together with Gemini Advanced perks provided by Google.

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The Korean tech giant is betting everything on artificial intelligence. At present, Mobile AI is the mainstream whenever a new Samsung flagship pops up. Even the company’s Design Chief dreams of making AI feel human with the next products.

So if you are in love with a Galaxy AI feature, you don’t have to worry about payments. Samsung will continue to offer the default features for free. There might be an additional subscription with even more exciting tools and capabilities.

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Caviar wants your $10,000 for luxury Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7 phones

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Famous luxury device designer Caviar has unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7. The new Samsung foldables have been customized by Caviar with space planet aesthetics in mind and cost over 5x the standard price.

Caviar has customized the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7, which are available in limited quantities. The devices come with the same specs and features as Samsung disclosed, but the outer design has been tweaked dramatically.

Galaxy Z Fold 7

Caviar’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 adopts the aesthetics of Mars and the image of Labubu. The luxury makeover gets a bold contrast of black and deep red tones, while the titanium body showcases Cabubu.

The Cabubu character is set against a textured Martian landscape with engraved asteroids. The designer says the character is crafted using fine jewelry enamel and 24K gold. Interested yet lucky buyers can own this luxury Fold 7 for $10340 from the Caviar.

Galaxy Z Flip 7

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Samsung’s Z Flip 7 has also got a Caviar makeover, featuring Venus and Cabubu character design. While half of the back boasts a cover screen, the below part features Cabubu, adorned with fine jewelry enamel and 24K gold.

Caviar notes on its website that the magical background with soft lines and golden accents is handcrafted using jewelry enamel and fragments of genuine meteorite. Caviar’s Flip 7 costs $8,910 for the 256GB storage variant.

Caviar Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7

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The new Samsung foldables customized by Caviar are just stunning. They target a specific portion of consumers who want something wild and unique and have no concern about spending dollars on a mobile smartphone device.

Caviar’s Fold and Flip costs over 5x the Samsung price. Still, the units will sell and probably hit the targeted sales volume. It’s note the first time the luxury designer has launched luxe models; you can check the whole archive here.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro getting AI brain, thanks to Gemini

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Samsung’s latest earbuds lineup is getting Google’s best in AI. The Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro are starting to support the AI assistant Gemini in One UI 8. It aligns with Google’s promise to bring its AI assistant to more devices this year.

Screenshots posted by X user ya_sking12767 show that the Gemini AI assistant can now be accessed through the Galaxy Buds 3 lineup. It’s accessible in One UI 8, and devices that have reached the end of their lifespan at One UI 7 may also be able to use it in the future.

Following the July 9 Unpacked, Google announced the rollout of Gemini to Wear OS watches. It seems the silent expansion of Gemini is also underway for hearable devices, starting with Samsung, to be followed by Sony later this year.

One UI 8 has silently added an option to select Gemini as the default voice assistant for Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro. Post activation, users can trigger Gemini by saying the “Hey Google” hotword and access the AI assistant.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Gemini AI in One UI 8

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Samsung has not yet officially announced the rollout of Gemini to the Galaxy Buds series. The Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro are the company’s latest, but owners of older earbuds, such as the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, are also anticipating the Gemini feature.

Unlike the Galaxy Watch 8, the Galaxy Buds 3 aren’t the first to support Gemini. Google first deployed the Gemini AI assistant on its Pixel Buds series. Samsung’s Buds mark the first non-Pixel expansion of the Gemini chatbot.

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