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Samsung Galaxy A16 launches in Singapore with 6-Gen OS updates, free 25W charger
Samsung Galaxy A16 LTE and 5G officially launched in Singapore. The phones have large, bright displays, decent camera specs, 6-Gen OS update support, and more. For a limited period, you also get a free 25W charging adapter.
The Galaxy A16 5G is available in Gold, Blue Black, and Light Green, while the A16 LTE is available in Grey, Black, and Light Green. It adopts Samsung’s signature design, featuring refined, rounded corners and a linear camera lens layout.
6-Gen OS Updates
Samsung’s 6-Gen OS updates promise applies to the Galaxy A16 devices. Pre-loaded with Android 14-based One UI 6, the A16 and A16 5G will keep getting new Android and quarterly security updates until at least October 2030.
Galaxy A16 Specs and Features
The Galaxy A16 sports a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display. The Super AMOLED panel offers scenes with true-to-life colors and sharp clarity. All that stuff makes the screen ideal for watching videos, gaming, or browsing content.
Key Island is another notable design upgrade in the Galaxy A16. It provides a sleek look and feel, contributing to an easy and intuitive grip on the Galaxy A16, making the device more comfortable to hold for daily use.
Samsung has also refined the design; A16 boasts an improved, sleeker design, with a thinner body measuring just 7.9mm. The bezels are also streamlined, helping users better immerse themselves in content and gameplay.
The phones are equipped with a triple rear camera setup, consisting of a 50MP main sensor, a 5MP ultra-wide, and a 2MP macro lens. With the 13MP front camera, users can take better and sharper selfies with visual details and accurate color rendition.
Interestingly, the A16 features an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance. The device packs a 5000mAh battery supported by 25W fast charging. Both LTE and 5G variants use MediaTek (Dimensity and Helio) chips to power functions. Pricing is as follows:
- 4G (8+128GB) – RRP $288
- 5G (8+128GB) – RRP $318
Samsung fans, Enjoy! We have finally got the news we have been waiting for about the much-anticipated One UI 7 update. This major update promises to bring a host of new features and enhancements to your Samsung Galaxy devices, and here’s what you need to know.
The stable release of One UI 7 is slated to roll out alongside the upcoming Galaxy S series (Galaxy S25) devices in the first quarter of 2025. The timeline is officially confirmed by Samsung in a blog post.
It seems like, Samsung will also complete the One UI 7 rollout for the flagship smartphone (like the S23/S22 and Fold6/5/4) in the given timeline, as it will first come pre-installed with the Galaxy S25 series. As per the rumors, the Galaxy S25 series will be introduced in the Galaxy Unpacked event in late January next year.
One of the highlights of One UI 7 is its focus on personalization and control. The interface will boast a refreshed look, with a new notification system that allows for easier interaction right from the lock screen. Additionally, Samsung’s Now Bar will be a game-changer, providing instant access to necessary information without unlocking your device.
For those eager to test these features, the company has already started the One UI 7 beta program in select markets including the US, Germany, and South Korea. This initial phase includes the Galaxy S24 series, offering the latest Galaxy S series device owners a chance to experience and provide feedback on features like the redesigned camera interface, which adds more control over advanced settings.
The One UI 7 update also brings powerful AI enhancements. You will see features like advanced writing assist tools, allowing users to edit text directly within the OS, without switching between apps.
Keep an eye out for when this update hits your device. Stay tuned to SammyFans.com for more updates and insights as we approach the official stable release.
Samsung officially launches the Android 15-based One UI 7 Beta Program. Owners of the Galaxy S24 series smartphones can now join the Beta testing. The Beta firmware gives us a preview of many of the latest changes and improvements.
The Android 15-based One UI 7 Beta aims to offer an AI-first platform for the most intuitive controls, enabling AI-powered personalized mobile experiences. There’s a lot to explore in the latest software debuted by Samsung!
Samsung says the One UI 7 update introduces powerful updates to Galaxy AI features. The company is aiming to offer iOS-like user AI features that are deeply integrated with the operating system for a seamless experience.
One UI 7’s AI writing assist tools will help you to summarize content, check spelling and grammar, and automatically format notes into bullet points. A call transcript feature is also included that supports huge 20 languages from the start.
Now Bar is also going official which was leaked many times in the past. The One UI 7 packs a new notification system that streamlines communication with easy access from the device’s lock screen. In particular, the new Now Bar functionality highlights:
- Relevant activities across various features like Interpreter, Music, Recording, Stopwatch and more.
- It reduces the need to constantly unlock the device and allows users to engage with key information effortlessly.
The animation aspect is also getting improved in the One UI 7 software. The company claims that the new OS reduces visual clutter and fosters an inviting experience designed to resonate with users on a personal level and enable intuitive mobile experiences across AI features.
The software is equipped with a simplified home screen, redesigned One UI widgets and lock screen. The stock camera also features redesigned UX that allows more intuitive control over advanced settings.
Samsung also confirmed the public One UI 7 rollout will commence in the first quarter of the next year. The final version will be introduced with the next-generation Galaxy S flagships set to launch in late January 2025.
Samsung launches One UI 7 Beta | Image: Samsung
Your Samsung Galaxy could soon let you launch Gemini AI through the power button. Currently, you can either launch Bixby or the power menu by pressing the side key.
AndroidAuthority discovered that Gemini AI may be linked to the power button on your Samsung devices. It will unlock fast and easy access to launch the new AI-powered assistant by Google.
Google app’s latest version suggests that the Gemini AI app could soon be triggered by long-pressing the power key on Samsung Galaxy devices.
Once released, the new feature will be displayed through the Gemini AI intro screen that’ll appear in the setup wizard for Samsung devices, informing users that they can “hold down the Side button to talk to Gemini.”
Similar to Google Assistant, Gemini can also be summoned by saying “Hey Google.” However, the power button feature will be a stunning integration, as part of improving user experience.
Since the launch, Google has been evolving the Gemini AI assistant. The platform has recently added a Gemini Live feature for Android users, letting them uniquely use AI magic.
Meanwhile, the power button feature won’t remain limited to just Samsung devices. More strings suggest that Android phones that use the term “power button” will also get the update.
Well, it remains to be seen when the update rolls out for Samsung devices. The Stable One UI 7 could activate the feature after possible unveiling with the Galaxy S25 series early next year.