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Samsung to bring One UI 5.1.1 Camera and Gallery features for older Galaxy phones
Samsung is constantly providing new updates for its flagship devices, including the Galaxy S series and Galaxy Z series devices. The updates bring several new features for the devices that improve the UI and other functions of the devices, and now, according to a camera manager at Samsung, the company will soon provide several improvements to the cameras of its devices.
According to his post, several Galaxy S series and Galaxy Z series devices will get camera features and improvements that will give users a next-level experience. The eligible devices are: Galaxy Z Fold4/Fold3/Fold2, Z Flip5/Z Flip4/Flip3/Flip 5G/Flip, S23/S22/S21. Now let’s explore all the new features.
With future updates, Samsung will provide new improvements in the quality of digital zoom in the photo mode for the Galaxy S23 series devices; however, this feature is already available on foldable smartphones. The document scanning mode will also be improved for the Galaxy S23 devices. In simple words, it will improve the definition of the text that is added, as well as be able to remove unwanted elements from the scan.
The Photo and Video editor also receives some improvements and some new functions, like in the photo editor, which will get a new function that will allow you to copy and paste various effects between one photo and another. It will be available on several smartphones, including the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4, Fold3, Fold2, Flip 5G, Flip, S23, S22, and S21. Along with this photo remaster function, this will also be the same for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5.
Samsung One UI 5.1.1 brings crucial improvement for large screen devices
Meanwhile, the video editor also receives some improvements, especially a clarity function that is capable of making the light areas brighter and the dark areas more enhanced to create a three-dimensional effect.
The ability to select multiple photos in the Galaxy Z Fold 5 capture view to easily share and delete them, along with the improved screen composition, means that various camera settings can be easily adjusted in Pro/Pro video mode. However, the Galaxy Z Fold 4, Fold 3, and Fold 2 will be the next contenders to grab this feature.
One UI 5.1.1 Camera and Gallery Features coming soon
1. Improved photo quality on the Z Flip5 cover screen, allowing for clear video recording with low noise even in low light. (FlexCam)
In addition, it implements 2 Color Tone (Natural/Warm) modes to help you select the quality you want.
▶ In consideration of the latest AP’s image processing performance and S/W algorithm processing speed, it will only be supported by Z Flip5.2. Improved digital zoom quality in the rear Photo mode of the Z Fold5/Flip5.
We are reviewing the support model, taking into account multi-frame synthesis and Super Resolution processing.
▶ Support model : S23 (to be applied)3. Camera Photo/Movie/Photography modes are available on the larger Z Flip5 cover screen, and you can enjoy the captured footage right in the gallery. (FlexCam)
▶ Features utilizing a wide cover screen are only available on Z Flip5.4. Improved usability to make it easy to select multiple photos, share and delete in Z Fold5 Capture View.
In addition, we’ve improved the screen configuration to make it easy to adjust various camera settings in Pro/Pro Video mode.
▶ Supported models : Z Fold4/Fold3/Fold2 (to be applied)5. Improved clarity for the Z Fold5 under-display camera (UDC).
▶ Only available on Z Fold5, taking into account AP performance to handle HDR multi-frame synthesis and resolution improvement solutions.6. Added the ability to clear text and clear distractions (finger) in document scanning.
It improves the occasional blurring of text due to slight shaking and allows you to erase the remaining fingers on the outskirts when you are holding a document and shooting.
▶ Support model : S23 (One UI 6.0 application under review)7. We’ve added the ability to easily paste the editing effects (filters, tints) you’ve applied to one photo into another photo as well.
Try the copy/paste editing effects feature in the gallery, photo editor.
※ Gallery, Photo Editor > More > Copy effects, paste effects
▶ Supported Models : Z Fold4/Fold3/Fold2, Z Flip4/Flip3/Flip 5G/Flip, S23/S22/S21 (to be applied)8. We’ve improved the engine to improve the clarity of photos taken with fingerprints or foreign objects in the photo remaster.
We’ve also added the ability to compare the desired parts of the remastered results in more detail.
▶ Supported Models : Z Fold4/Fold3/Fold2, Z Flip4/Flip3/Flip 5G/Flip, S23/S22/S21 (to be applied)9. Video Editor adds clarity to make bright areas brighter and darker areas darker, making them more stereoscopic.
※ Video Editor > Tone > Definition
▶ Supported Models : Z Fold4/Fold3/Fold2, Z Flip4/Flip3/Flip 5G/Flip, S23/S22/S21 (to be applied)
The Korean brand – Samsung has recently announced its two mid-range Galaxy smartphones – Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G. A new benchmark listing has a spot for Samsung’s affordable smartphone, Galaxy35 5G.
Samsung is now gearing up for its next affordable Galaxy smartphone, the M35 5G, as the reports are unvunveilhey have found a new benchmark listing for Samsung the Galaxy M35 5G.
The smartphone has been spotted with the model number as an identification code – SM-M356B on the Geekbench 6.2.2 database. Not only this, but it also confirmed the presence of 6GB of RAM and Android 14 OS. The chipset also came to know which is the latest Exynos 1380.
The codename for the motherboard is also mentioned, which is ‘s5e8835.’ The reports say that it has scored 656 and 1967 points in performance scores on the benchmarking platform. Exynos 1380 is the latest chipset of the Korean brand, which is a 5 nm processor. It consists of 4 Cortex A78 cores, which clock at 2.4GHz, and 4 Cortex A55 cores, which clock at 2.0GHz. It is coupled with a Mali g68 MP5 GPU. It also has an AI Engine.
This also offers connectivity options, which include the latest Bluetooth version 5.3 and Wi-Fi 802.11 ax with three bands. It supports a camera resolution of at least 200MP for capturing images, and for video recording, there is support for up to 30fps 4K recording. The storage supported is UFS v3.1, and RAM will be of the LPDDR4x/5 type.
Samsung has recently debuted its two smartphones, Galaxy A55, and Galaxy A35; the Galaxy A35 5G smartphone is powered by Exynos 1380 chipset. From this perspective, Galaxy M35 5G could be a variant of Galaxy A35.
At the moment, no specs and features of the device have been revealed or leaked. Still, since Galaxy M series smartphones usually have a bit higher battery power of at least 6000mAh, the forthcoming Galaxy M35 5G smartphone also arrives with the same battery power.
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Verizon rolls out the March 2024 security patch update for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 devices
Verizon has rolled out the March 2024 security patch update for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 devices. Earlier, these devices had received the same update outside the US, but now they are gradually expanding to the US.
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 are spotted getting new updates with the firmware version numbers F926USQS5HXBD and F711USQS6HXBD, respectively. It is worth noticing the update is currently available for the devices locked to Verizon, but it will soon be available on more carriers.
For your information, the latest update for Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 doesn’t bring any significant changes, but as it is the latest security patch, it will provide some internal fixes to maintain the security of the devices.
If you are getting some other issues from the last update, you should also update the device to the latest update, as it may also address some issues. Along with the update, other improvements may also be made to enhance the overall performance of the devices.
Suppose you use the Galaxy Z Fold 3 or Flip 3 device in the US. In that case, you can update the device to the latest version by simply going to the system settings and then to the software update. If you haven’t received the update, you should wait for some time, as it may arrive in the next few days.
Firmware
Samsung rolls out the March 2024 security patch update for the Galaxy S23 FE devices in the US
Samsung has rolled out the March 2024 security patch to almost all devices but still needs to complete the update distribution to all eligible devices. So, gradually expanding the update to remaining devices, the company has started rolling out the update for the Galaxy S23 FE in the US.
Notably, the Galaxy S23 FE devices are getting a new update in the carrier-unlocked version with the firmware version number S711U1UES2BXBF. The update has already been rolled out to almost all carriers, including AT&T, Bluegrass Cellular, C-Spire, Cellular South, Comcast, Cricket, DISH, MetroPCS, T-Mobile, Tracfone, US Cellular, Verizon, and Xfinity Mobile.
According to the official changelog, the March 2024 security patch is one of the standard maintenance updates that provides some internal improvements for the device, and there will be no visible changes available. In other words, users may experience some improvement in the functioning of devices, but it doesn’t particularly bring any specific changes for the device.
Going to the details, the March 2024 security patch includes more than 40 fixes, 37 of which are provided by Google and address the issues found in the Android OS, while 9 more features are introduced by Samsung that enhance the performance of Galaxy devices exclusively.
Suppose you are using the Galaxy S23 FE in the US. In that case, you can update the devices to the latest version by following the simple steps: first, go to the system settings, tap on the software update, and tap on the download and install button; if it shows a new update available, tap on the download button.