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One UI 6.1 Update Could Add AI Video Boost to the Galaxy S24 Series
Samsung is planning to bring more AI capabilities to its upcoming flagship Galaxy S24 series; some of these features will be contributed by its equipped processors. And for the other half, the pre-installed operating system will bring AI-integrated capabilities to the models.
Android 14-based UI 6.1 is the operating system that will be installed in the Galaxy S24 series for the very first time, and it will reach out to other Galaxy devices very soon. In recent times, there have been many rumors about the features that will be included with One UI 6.1. Now, a new tip states that features that will contribute to video enhancements are on the list.
Benlt Bruhner Pro (@BennettBuhner), a tipster, highlighted two AI features relating to the video boost that will be coming with UI 6.1 in his X account. One of them is video processing using artificial intelligence that will increase low-light performance, decrease graininess, improve stability and exposure, and many more. Another one is the removal of subjects from videos.
Here, all that needs to be done is to choose a subject from a video, and an artificial intelligence will work through the entire clip to remove the chosen subject as effectively as possible. It is unknown whether the operation is completed on-device or in the cloud, similar to the Video Boost feature of the Pixel 8 Pro. But the feature will help with low-light footage and conditions, as explained above.
Other AI features that are said to be included with One UI 6.1:
- Extend the boundaries of images: With AI, the images will be able to take a current image and make additional copies of it.
- On-device artificial intelligence chatbot: This chatbot can perform basic functions like answering basic queries and solving mathematics.
- Gather crucial information from calls: AI will analyze all the information shared during a call and suggest actions based on what was said, including adding items to your to-do list or calendar.
- Organize disorganized notes and text chunks in Samsung Notes: Disorganized notes and text chunks can be converted into organized notes with bullet points and more formal formatting with only a single button push.
- Wallpapers created by artificial intelligence: Although it doesn’t include Google’s animations, Samsung’s UI has appropriated Google’s Generative AI wallpaper design, which is still rather impressive.
- Real-time translation during phone calls: Reduce the robust language barrier that separates speakers of different languages by providing translation services during calls.
- The impact of weather and portrait mode on the home and lock screens.
- With its enhanced battery protection feature, users may choose from several protection levels that trade off convenience and battery life.
Samsung Electronics introduced its Galaxy AI on the Galaxy S24 series earlier this year, in January. Now the giant is targeting more than 100 million users worldwide to experience its generative AI novelty.
In February, Samsung announced that it decided to expand the Galaxy AI features through a new One UI 6.1 update rollout beginning in March for the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Tab S9 series. As promised, Samsung has already delivered the One UI 6.1 update, along with Galaxy AI features, to these devices.
After its rollout, Samsung has noticed that nearly 8.8 million users are downloading and actively using these Galaxy AI capabilities across Europe. The picture didn’t stop here since the usage figures are increasing continuously, and now, by the end of 2024, the Korean giant is targeting having over 100 million users experiencing its Galaxy AI features across the world.
Galaxy AI consists of a variety of generative AI features, but the most popular AI innovations since launch include:
- Live Translate, Live Transcribe, Chat Assist, and Circle to Search with Google
The giant also mentioned the percentage metrics of device users across Europe who have downloaded the One UI 6.1 update:
- Galaxy Z Fold 5: 75%
- Galaxy S23 Ultra: 80%
- Galaxy Tab S9: 65%
Transparently, One UI 6.1 is the most popular software update from Samsung yet, and now, with the success of the first rollout of the update in April, Samsung is announcing the second roll-out phase, bringing Galaxy AI to even more Galaxy smartphones and tablets, including the Galaxy S22 series, the Galaxy Z fold 4, and the Galaxy Z Flip 4 foldable phone.
We are in the first week of May, and as Samsung promised that it would expand the One UI 6.1 update to more Galaxy devices, it has already started rolling it out. However, the update is currently available for some premium devices, while other device users have to wait for it. Now, here is good news for users who are using the Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy A54, and Galaxy A53. These devices are scheduled to get the One UI 6.1 update in Canada this month.
According to the information shared by Telus, a popular Canadian network carrier, Samsung could introduce the One UI 6.1 update to the Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy A53, and Galaxy A54 on May 14. However, it doesn’t claim to provide the One UI 6.1 update to the devices on the exact date, but it is confirmed that the update is on the way to arrive for the nearby device.
For your information, Samsung hasn’t brought the Galaxy AI feature for the flagship devices released in 2021, which includes the Galaxy S21 series as well, which indicates that there are very few chances that the fan edition of the Galaxy S21 model could get those features except Circle to search with Google. Along with this, the other non-flagship devices could only get some existing function enhancements that are not related to AI.
If we talk about the availability of One UI 6.1 in Canada, Samsung hasn’t rolled out the One UI 6.1 update to any devices launched back in 2022 or older, which means the major update may get more delayed for other devices as well. In other countries, the rollout of the latest update may start earlier.
Owners of the Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and Galaxy Z Flip 3 have received the new One UI 6.1 update, but unfortunately, it lacks the anticipated Galaxy AI features.
Samsung introduced the One UI 6.1 update on the Galaxy S24 series, which brought the novelty of generative AI features under the title ‘Galaxy AI.’ The brand has rolled out the One UI 6.1 update to 2023’s high-end Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Tab S9 series, and attached all the AI-powered features that are available on the Galaxy S24 series.
Now, after a long tease, finally, Samsung released the One UI 6.1 update, including:
- Galaxy S22, Galaxy S21, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and Galaxy Z Flip 3
Out of these devices, only the Galaxy S22, Galaxy Z Fold 4, and Galaxy Z Flip 4 are the only ones that get the new software customization along with the same set of Galaxy AI features that are already available on newer devices. Unfortunately, Galaxy S21, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and Galaxy Z Flip 3 devices only get the Circle to Search by Google feature and don’t get the most of those generative AI features like their batchmates.
The reason behind not offering the Galaxy AI features to these devices could either be due to a lack of enough processing power and memory, or maybe the giant doesn’t want to offer Galaxy AI to older devices. If the users are thinking that the company might make these features available on older devices later, then this can’t happen since if it comes true, then how would people switch to a new phone? And the brand would not want this.