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One UI 5.0: Best features of Samsung’s Android 13 skin
On October 12, Samsung officially introduced the One UI 5.0 iteration and showcased new features and changes. This new Android 13 OS skin comes with substantial user interface advancements and useful functionalities to provide you with a better user experience.
The Galaxy S22 lineup started getting Stable One UI 5.0 update in late October. Nevertheless, the company amazingly achieved the fastest Android OS deployment in its history. Within 2022, Samsung managed to nearly finish the One UI 5.0 rollout for eligible Galaxy devices.
Here are the new features One UI 5.0 update brings:
Samsung Messages
With the One UI 4.1, Samsung enabled the capability of creating emoji pairs using the One UI exclusive Keyboard application. The new One UI 5.0 has the ability so you can delete unwanted emoji pairs with the new delete function.
- Besides “Create” button, One UI 5.0 added a new Delete icon inside the menu that can be accessed by tapping the “+” button.
Lock Screen
Adding extra fun to customization, the One UI 5.0 now allows users to modify the lock screen by using “touch and hold to edit” feature. It lets you easily edit and customize your lock screen by simply touching and holding onto the screen.
- Touch and hold on the lock screen to enter lock screen edit mode.
- A “Touch and hold edit” option has also been added to the lock screen settings menu.
Samsung’s Android 13 skin lets you easily change your lock screen wallpaper directly on the lock screen. The newly crafted Wallpapers library has various options including Wallpaper services such as Dynamic lock screen.
How to use Dynamic Lock Screen
Dynamic lock screen is an amazing function that is available on Galaxy smartphones inside the Wallpaper services section. You can access this mode by following the steps written below.
- Select Wallpaper in the “Touch and hold edit” mode on your lock screen > Scroll down to “Wallpaper services” > Select the arrow on the right > Select Dynamic Lock screen > select Apply.
How to customize lock screen clock style
The “Touch and hold edit” mode is not just limited to the above-mentioned two functions. It also allows you to change and customize your lock screen clock style and colors with easy visual modification tools.
More “how-to” for lock screen
Galaxy users can now edit and customize the notification settings by selecting the preview notifications. There are two options for lock screen Notifications including Icons only and Details, which show a preview as well so you can apply the best settings.
Samsung’s software has another lockscreen feature that makes it possible to open two apps (not any!) without unlocking the smartphone. You can swipe left or right to open apps directly from the lock screen interface.
The One UI 5.0 now allows users to change the apps for both “Left shortcut” and “Left shortcut.” You can assign two of the five available options that can be accessed without unlocking the phone including:
- Calculator
- Camera
- Do not disturb
- Flashlight
- Voice recorder
Notification Settings
Inside the system Settings, the Notifications section is now reorganized so you can find related menus on a single-screen interface.
Go to Notifications in the settings menu > select App notifications to view the apps list and easily toggle each app’s notification on and off.
You can easily add contact exceptions in the Do not disturb notification settings. Go to “Do not disturb” under notification settings > select Calls and messages > Select + to add contacts to the exceptions list.
Moreover, it’s now easier to add contact exceptions in the Do not disturb notification settings. Just head towards “Do not disturb” under notification settings > select Calls and messages > Select + to add contacts to the exceptions list.
In addition, you can also find DND exceptions for the app under Do not disturb > App notifications, by just simply selecting + to add apps to the exceptions list.
Gallery
In One UI 5.0 software, you can get quick access to organize Albums by selecting “+” on the top right corner under Gallery > Album. There are several options available including:
- Create an album
- Create a group, and share an album
- Auto update an album.
Furthermore, a new “View all” option has been added at the top for you to quickly access all your albums. And you will be recommended if there are people groups analyzed as the same person to integrate them into one group.
Modes and Routines
Samsung’s Android 13-based One UI 5.0 software system has now renamed the Bixby Routines to Modes and Routines – two different sections for user convenience.
You can utilize different modes to help you focus on your current tasks under the Modes tab, while the 2nd “Routines” tab allows you to add new routines or discover and manage existing routines.
Security and Privacy
Compared to the One UI 4.1, the One UI 5.0 update brings a major change to the security and privacy settings. With the latest upgrade, “Biometrics and security” and “Privacy” have been combined into one menu named “Security and privacy”.
Connected Devices
Connected Devices is a new menu that joined other system Settings with the One UI 5.0 update. The company grouped all Connections functions that are now available at a dedicated place called Connected Devices.
Safety and emergency
Safety and Emergency is another important part of a smartphone’s system Settings. In the One UI 5.0, you will notice an updated medical information icon while pressing on the lock screen to make an emergency call.
In addition, you will have options to provide additional medical information. To access new fields, select Medical info in the “Safety and emergency” settings menu and make the update. The safety and emergency settings have been redefined and now provide more detailed configuration.
Edit the Emergency SOS settings by selecting Emergency SOS.
Send messages to your emergency contacts by selecting Emergency sharing.
The “Shown on Lock screen” option has been added for you to enable or disable medical information that should be shown on the lock screen.
Widgets – Home screen
One UI 4.1 debuted the Smart Widget feature, which is now further advanced with the One UI 5.0 update. Now, users can stack multiple widgets to best utilize the space on the home screen.
Samsung One UI 5.0’s Stackable Widget feature allows you to create stack widgets by dragging and dropping option or by long pressing one of the widgets you wish to edit. Once created, you can long press to edit the widget or remove it.
Wallpapers – Home screen
One UI 5.0-based Wallpapers function’s preview screen gives you the option to edit your lock screen and home screen wallpapers. Go to Wallpaper > Select the wallpaper you want > A preview screen will pop up > select Preview to edit the wallpaper.
Freebie: Download Samsung One UI 5.0 Wallpapers
In case you select an image from the Samsung Gallery app to use as wallpaper, you can also apply filters to the wallpaper by selecting the “Filter” option at the bottom of the screen.
Color Palette – Dynamic Theming
Aside from this, the new Color Palette feature now offers you a number of palettes inspired by the Wallpaper of your home screen and lock screen. If you don’t want to go ahead with Material You Palettes, there are more ways added with One UI 5.0.
Basic Colors – Color Palette
The Samsung Android 13 update brings a new Basic colors tab in the Color Palette section of Wallpapers settings. You have to access the Color palette under “Wallpaper and style” to view these options.
You can also turn the Color Palette on/off by using the toggle button. Select different wallpaper palettes by choosing Wallpaper colors and Basic colors to view additional color modes.
Weather Widget
One UI 5.0 now incorporates your movement patterns, such as driving, biking, running, or walking in order to provide you with more frequent weather updates. When the “Auto refresh on the go” is enabled, you can’t manually refresh the weather as the button won’t be shown on the weather widget.
Go to Weather widget > select it > select the settings menu on the top > turn on “Auto refresh on the go”. If you are using it the first time, you will receive a pop-up notification to get your permission, select Allow to continue or Don’t allow to dismiss this action.
Edge panel
Edit and All apps icons have been added to the first depth of the edge panel for easy access. You can find them at the bottom of the edge panel.
Camera
Integrated Filters: The Filters and My filters tabs have been integrated into the “Filters” menu to provide you with a simplified experience. You can also create your own filter by selecting the + button.
Mode information: The “?” on the top right corner of the camera modes has been removed to provide a cleaner look.
Histogram in Pro Video mode: The Histogram button has been moved from quick settings in Pro Video mode to the preview screen directly for easier access while taking videos.
Single take: Single take options have been simplified for content optimization. The max shooting time has been updated to 15secs (10+5 secs).
Food mode: Telephoto lens is now supported in Food mode.
Pictures Watermark
Watermark can be added to your pictures. You can find watermark under Camera settings. Select the settings wheel on top of your camera > turn on watermark settings. You can edit the model name, date and time, font style and alignment.
Don’t forget to read about One UI 5.0 Watermark in detail
Photo and Video Editor
For the Photo and Video Editor functionality, the One UI 5.0 adds a new Color extraction option for a better experience when you need to extract the color from an image.
Edit a picture > select Draw > Choose a pen to draw > on the pop-up color tool box > select the color extraction tool > a magnifying glass will be shown to help you quickly choose the color.
Easier video trimming
The One UI 5.0 provides a new video trimming button so you can easily adjust the intro and outro of the video. You can edit the video by following these steps: Edit the video > Trim the video > Move the play bar from the beginning or from the end > a trimming button will appear so you can quickly tap and adjust the video.
Call
For Phone Call functionality, the One UI 5.0 brings some basic features but in a lot better ways. You may have surely blocked some of you contacts or other numbers due to certain reasons. If your block list contains more than enough blocked people, the One UI 5.0 allows you to unblock them all at once.
Go to the Phone App > select the 3 dots option on the top > select Settings > select Block numbers.
If you have blocked numbers in the list, there will be a 3 dots option on the top. Select the three dots > “Unblock all numbers” will show > select it. You will receive a pop-up notification to either “Unblock” or “Cancel”.
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US chip curbs may affect Samsung’s growth opportunities
In a recent development, the US govt imposed new chip curbs on China that may affect the growth opportunities of Samsung. KoreaHerald reports that the new US chip restrictions on China may have a limited impact on Samsung Elec.
The new HBM export ban on China may harm Samsung Elec’s growth opportunities. On December 2nd, the US announced a new set of measures to ban the export of critical chips and chip equipment, including HBM, to China.
The rules include new controls on 24 types of semiconductor manufacturing equipment and 3 types of software tools for developing or producing semiconductors, as follows:
- New controls on high-bandwidth memory (HBM)
- New red flag guidance to address compliance and diversion concerns
- 140 Entity List additions and 14 modifications spanning PRC tool manufacturers, semiconductor fabs, and investment companies involved in advancing the PRC government’s military modernization
- Several critical regulatory changes to enhance the effectiveness of our previous controls.
The HBM chips are critical components used in AI chips, for AI training and inference at scale. Products made using American technology are prohibited from export to China, given the Foreign Direct Product Rule.
Korea’s Samsung and SK Hynix and US-based Micron are the only chipmakers that make HBM chips. However, these firms will no longer be eligible to sell HBM semiconductors to China, starting December 31, 2024.
Samsung reportedly generates 20% of its HBM sales from China. It has been selling older HBM2 and HBM2E chips to China. As the company won’t be able to export the cutting-edge chips, the business may be harmed.
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Samsung brings Art Basel to life with new artworks on The Frame
Today, Samsung unveiled this year’s Art Basel collection includes modern and contemporary artworks such as Irwin’s Garden by Fred Tomaselli and Mostly Clear by Candida Alvarez, with new pieces set to be added next year.
Samsung is showcasing 16 works of art displayed at Art Basel through its “Samsung Art Store.” Art Basel, the world’s largest art fair dedicated to modern and contemporary art, is held annually in Paris, Hong Kong, Miami, and Basel.
Samsung Art Store is a subscription service for art displayed through Samsung TVs, offering around 2,500 works from renowned museums and artists worldwide in 4K quality.
From December 6th to 8th, during the Art Basel Miami Beach exhibition, the company will set up a Samsung Art Store Collector’s Lounge where visitors can enjoy these artworks through the Samsung Frame TV.
“Our collaboration with Samsung allows us to extend that reach like never before by broadening access to leading galleries and significant works from established artists to a new generation of emerging talents.” – Noah Horowitz, CEO of Art Basel
Samsung offers the opportunity to experience exceptional art through The Frame under the concept of ‘Bringing Art Home. Exhibition attendees will also have the chance to see exclusive bezels for The Frame, presented by DecoTVFrames.
“Through Samsung’s Art Store and the lifelike visuals of The Frame, we are making it possible for anyone to experience Art Basel and take part in an iconic cultural moment.” – Yong Su Kim, EVP and Global Head of Video Services and Partnerships [at Samsung].
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra triumphs at 2024 Korea Advertising Awards
The 2024 Korea Advertising Awards honored Samsung for its Galaxy Watch Ultra campaign. The company today announced that it has won the Grand Prize in the ‘Social Communication’ category for the “‘GO ULTRA Challenge.”
The Korea Advertising Association, which organized the 2024 Korea Advertising Awards praised the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra campaign for effectively conveying features and brand philosophy through authentic stories.
In addition, the Korea Advertising Association also highlighted how Samsung’s Watch Ultra campaign fostered brand affinity among the younger generation and inspired Galaxy users to feel touched and proud.
GO ULTRA Challenge tells the story of CJ Park:
A cyclist and YouTuber who lost one of his legs in an accident, but challenges himself to push his limits. The protagonist completes a 294km ride in about 14 hours with the Galaxy Watch Ultra, delivering an inspiring and emotional experience.
Jang So-yeon, Vice President of Samsung Electronics’ Korea Marketing Team, said, “We are very happy and honored to receive the Korea Advertising Award for campaigns that communicated the authenticity and values of the Galaxy brand. Moving forward, we will continue to create campaigns that resonate with consumers and strengthen our bond with them.”
Voices of Galaxy
Apart from this, the Korean tech giant has also scored a Bronze in the “Online Video” category with the “Voices of Galaxy” campaign for the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6.
The ‘Voices of Galaxy’ campaign showcased the diverse stories of celebrities such as Park Eun-bin and Pani Bottle, as well as regular users, through digital videos and photo shoots.