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Samsung launches Galaxy S23 Photo contest: Schedule, guide, how to participate and more
Samsung announces the launch of the Galaxy S23 Photo contest in South Korea. For the next three weeks, the competition will be held with one theme per week. You can participate in the event by taking photos or videos that fit the theme given for the corresponding duration.
To participate in the April 2023 Photo Contest, you just need to be a Samsung Galaxy S23 (or Plus or Ultra) owner in South Korea. The company actively runs different kinds of activities and organizes contests in the community forum, bringing exciting rewards and gifts.
Schedule and topic
Week 1
- Topic: Night Portrait, Animal Photography with sharpness even in the dark
- Schedule: April 7, 2023 (Fri) ~ April 13, 2023 (Thu)
Week 2
- Topic: Night Sky Photography that captures the emotions that could only be captured by the eye
- Schedule: April 14, 2023 (Fri) ~ April 20, 2023 (Thu)
Week 3
- Topic: High Quality Photos that doesn’t miss any details
- Schedule: April 21, 2023 (Fri) ~ April 27, 2023 (Thu)
Guide to participate
Feel free to take photos or videos for each theme with the camera of the Galaxy S23 smartphone or the Expert RAW app. Upload photos or videos that taken with your S23 to the bulletin board according to the topic corresponding to the date, and it’s done!
Do note that when uploading a participation photo, be sure to write the introduction before the community post title. You can also use the guidelines shared by the community moderator, which would increase the possibility of becoming the winner in the photo contest.
- Week 1 [S23 Night Portrait]
- Week 2 [S23 Night Sky]
- Week 3 [S23 High Resolution]
Among the entries posted on the bulletin board, please click Recommend on your favorite work. Meanwhile, photos/videos taken using devices other than the Galaxy S23 series and secondary processed works using the Lightroom app are excluded from participation.
Announcement of winners
- May 18, 2023 (Thursday)
Samsung Global Contest Award Winning Benefits
Post the best work on the Samsung Global Official Instagram/Twitter (@SamsungMobile) account.
You can apply for the ‘Samsung Global Contest’ by uploading your work on Instagram with the hashtag #SharetheEpic #withGalaxy.
However, ‘extra benefits for excellent works by members’ are available only when the work is also uploaded to Members.
Additional benefits
Among those who participated in the contest in Samsung Members, the following prizes will be given to the best works for each theme of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd weeks.
- First place (2 people): Shinsegae gift certificate worth 50,000 won mobile coupon
- Second place (3 people): Shinsegae gift certificate worth 30,000 won mobile coupon
- Third place (7 people): Starbucks Iced Americano Tall 1 cup mobile coupon
For the winners of additional benefits for Samsung Members’ excellent work, the original file for the Galaxy S23 series’ excellent work will be separately supplied, so please make sure to shoot with only the Galaxy S23/Plus/Ultra.
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Google is putting much effort into Gemini Assistant. The company has already replaced Google Assistant with Gemini. Now, Google apparently working to slap a Gemini AI button right on your Samsung Galaxy phone’s lock screen.
AndroidAuthority discovered Google’s experiment to bring the Gemini AI button to Samsung Galaxy’s lock screen. It’s going to be an Android feature, which Samsung won’t miss out on bringing to Galaxy smartphones.
Android lets you trigger Gemini in many ways. You can swipe up from the home screen’s bottom, press and hold the home button, or hold the power key. A dedicated AI button on the lock screen would make things a lot easier for consumers.
The QPR1 Beta 2 of Android 15 has a flag, which could unlock the AI button on the lock screen. Mishaal managed to enable the button on the Pixel smartphone, placed right below the fingerprint sensing area on the lock screen.
Image – Android Authority
Although the button appeared on the lock screen, it doesn’t function at all. It’s a pill-shaped toggle, which is slightly larger than the two lock screen shortcuts. The button also has the AI sparkle icon in the middle, which looks classy.
Android 15 is about to begin rolling out on Pixel smartphones. Google is also running the QPR Beta Program on various Pixel models. The Gemini AI button could be a part of the company’s preparations for the Android 16 operating system.
MediaTek Dimensity 9400 will be equipped with Multimodal Gemini Nano capabilities. MediaTek today confirmed its collaboration with Google. Future flagship chipsets, starting with the Dimensity 9400 will feature Gemini Nano with multimodality.
According to MediaTek, Dimensity SoCs are now optimized to support Gemini Nano with new multimodal capabilities. The upcoming chip will debut Gemini Nano integration, with existing models that could also add support in the future.
MediaTek revealed that the Dimensity 9400 features a new 8th-gen NPU with hardware acceleration for text, image, and speech. The Taiwanese chip designer is expanding its footsteps eyeing significant growth amid the AI boom.
Samsung’s recently launched Galaxy Tab S10 series supports GenAI capabilities. It means the Dimensity 9300+ processor could also gain multimodal Gemini Nano integration. We are hearing that the S25 could also use Dimensity 9400.
MediaTek’s partnership with Google highlights a shared vision for bringing Generative AI experiences across the Android ecosystem, and is a big step forward in the advancement of complex AI models running on-device.
Multimodal Gemini Nano will ensure users can take images and receive detailed descriptions of what’s been captured. MediaTek previously announced support for Google’s LLM, optimized for on-device AI processing.
Samsung recently updated its software support plan for October 2024, and it has noted that the Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G will no longer receive any updates. This popular foldable smartphone has been removed from the list of eligible devices for One UI updates and security patches because it has completed its update cycle.
The Galaxy Z Fold 2 was launched in 2020, initially coming with Android 10. It has since received updates, including the Android 13 update with One UI 5.1.1. After that, it is not eligible for any more major Android OS updates. Now, Samsung has also ended its software support, which means it will not receive any new security updates.
Even though the Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G will not receive further updates from Samsung, it is still a secure and functional device for everyday use. The phone operates on Android 13, which supports all major apps, including those for banking, so users can continue to perform their daily tasks without issues.
Additionally, Google Play continues to provide system updates to ensure that the phone’s key features remain up to date.
For those considering an upgrade, Samsung offers new foldable smartphones, including the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Galaxy Z Flip 5. These newer models come with improved features and will receive software updates for a longer period.
However, if your Galaxy Z Fold 2 is still working well for you, there’s no need to replace it. The device can still serve your needs effectively, even without the latest updates.
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