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One UI 6.1.1 Camera features, supported Samsung devices announced
Samsung formally announced the One UI 6.1.1 rollout for older Galaxy devices. Now, Samsung revealed all the new camera and gallery features arriving on your Galaxy smartphone or tablet with One UI 6.1.1 update and Galaxy AI suite.
One UI 6.1.1 debuts enhancements to various camera and gallery features. It includes upgrades to Flex Cam and Instant Slow-mo as well as Gallery’s Live Effects and Motion Clipper, and Photo Editor’s Portrait Studio and Convert Sketch.
Do note that all the enhancements won’t be expanded to every eligible model. The feature distribution will be based on hardware specs. Auto Zoom of Flex Cam is exclusively available on the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and 6.
Auto Zoom of Flex Cam
The Auto Zoom feature supported on the Z Flip 6 and the ability to shoot like a camcorder with the Flex Cam has also been applied to the Z Flip 5.
- This feature only applies to Z Flip 5/6 and does not apply to Z Fold 5/6.
Instant Slowmo
Instant slow-mo is also available in HDR Video format in the Gallery app. A menu allowing Galaxy users to save the section watched is added at the top left in Gallery UI. You can also share the slow-mo video using the share sheet without saving it separately.
- Supported devices: Galaxy Z Fold 5/6, Flip 5/6, Galaxy S23/S24 series, Galaxy Tab S9 series
Gallery
1) Live effects
You can enjoy photos with people and animals in them in three dimensions.
- Supported devices: Galaxy Z Fold 4/5/6, Flip 4/5/6, Galaxy S22/S23/S24 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S8/S9 series
2) Motion Clipper
You can create moving stickers and GIFs by long-pressing on a Motion Photo to select it.
- Supported devices: Galaxy Z Fold 4/5/6, Flip 4/5/6, Galaxy S22/S23/S24 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S8/S9 series
Photo Editor
1) Portrait studio
You can save your photos by selecting from a variety of styles through AI generation.
- Supported devices: Galaxy Z Fold 4/5/6, Flip 4/5/6, Galaxy S22/S23/S24 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S8/S9 series
2) Convert sketch
You can add a sketch drawn on top of your photo by creating an image.
- Supported devices: Galaxy Z Fold 4/5/6, Flip 4/5/6, Galaxy S22/S23/S24 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S8/9 series
Overlay Translation
The company provides natural translation results by maintaining the text and background color of the original image and improving readability by overlaying it on the image.
- Supported devices: Galaxy Z Fold 4/5/6, Flip 4/5/6, Galaxy S22/S23/S24 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S8/9 series
Expert RAW
Astronomical Figures
The Astro Portrait feature lets you take photos of people and stars together. This feature is scheduled to be supported through an Expert RAW app update in One UI 6.1.1.
- Supported devices: Galaxy S23/S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6/Flip 6
Samsung Galaxy A14 smartphone users are getting a new update with a September 2024 security patch to improve system security and stability. This update is live in India and will be available soon in more markets.
The fresh update makes your Galaxy A14 5G smartphone more reliable, stable, and secure. However, the update does not include any new features or changes except monthly security maintenance.
September 2024 security update for the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G smartphone can be identified through One UI build version A146BXXS6CXHA. The update package is about 228.30MB in size.
Notably, the September 2024 security update fixes several issues to enhance system security. This includes 1 critical and 43 high-level security issues. It’s worth noting that 1 CVE was fixed in earlier updates and 1 does not affect Galaxy devices.
Also, Samsung is adding 23 of its own security improvements to enhance the user experience. Beyond security enhancements, the update delivers performance improvements and stability-boosting fixes.
Users of Samsung Galaxy A14 5G smartphone can easily check and install the update via a few easy steps:
- Navigate to Settings.
- Select Software Updates from the menu.
- Tap on the Download and Install option to initiate the update process.
- If the update is available, proceed to install it.
Samsung today confirmed Galaxy Store won’t let you download apps without a Samsung Account logged in. Presently, Galaxy Store allows you to skip the Samsung Account login page for 14 days, but it will now mandate you to log in.
Following the Galaxy Store 6.6.13.10 update, Samsung published a notice stating the requirement of a Samsung Account to be logged in. The notice also spotlights that you won’t be allowed to download and install stuff without a Samsung Account.
Starting September 25, 2024, you must be logged in to your Samsung Account to use the Galaxy Store app and service. When you launch Galaxy’s app Store, if you are not logged in to your Samsung Account, you will be prompted to log in.
The majority of Galaxy users login Samsung Account during the initial setup. In case you are not one of them, act fast, otherwise, you will leave access to the Galaxy Store. The company says the requirement will be effective starting September 25.
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Samsung today published a new notice, displaying the requirement of a Samsung Account logged in to use the Galaxy Store.
You won't be able to use the Galaxy Store from September 25, 2024, without a Samsung Account logged in. pic.twitter.com/YpWg3xmFzZ
— Yash Rathore (@YashRathoreX) September 11, 2024
FAQ
Q1. Do I need to be logged in to my Samsung account in order to update an app?
A1. Yes. You must be logged in to your Samsung account to install, download and update an app. Automatic updates only occur if you are logged in to your Samsung account.
- Note: Some apps support automatic updates even if you are logged out of your Samsung Account.
Q2. Is it necessary to log in to Samsung account to update pre-installed apps?
A2. Check the pre-installed app’s policies to determine if it will be updated automatically, regardless of your Samsung account login status.
If you don’t have a Samsung account, you can create one here.
Samsung has released a new update for the Air Command app with version 7.5.27.2. This update is available is 18.11MB in size on the Galaxy Store. The update enhances the stability of the S Pen connection to improve the overall user experience.
The Air Command app is useful for users of Samsung’s Galaxy Note, Galaxy S series, and other devices that come with the S Pen. It offers several useful features that make the S Pen more effective. With Air Command, users can quickly access functions such as screen write, smart select, and live message.
This latest update stabilizes the connection between the S Pen and the device. By addressing issues related to connection stability, Samsung aims to provide a more reliable and smoother experience.
Users can download the Samsung Air Command update through Galaxy Store >> tap on Updates option >> click on Download and Install. They can also download the update through the third-party app link mentioned here.
To access the Samsung Air Command features, users simply need to pull out the S Pen or press its button. The app will automatically launch to offer a range of functions designed to enhance the user’s interaction with their Galaxy device.