Samsung has expanded the One UI 6.1 to more Galaxy devices; it has distributed the update to all the 2022 and 2021 flagship models, including the Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy S21, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and Galaxy Z Flip 3. As of writing, the update is available in the South Korean market and is expected to be available in more regions in the coming days.
Samsung’s Older Flagships Get a Taste of One UI 6.1, But Miss Out on Key Galaxy AI Features
Almost all the flagship Galaxy devices have received One UI 6.1, but Samsung has limited some advanced features to only the 2022 models, while the older devices have one AI feature in the form of Circle to search with Google. However, the changelog has several similar features as well. Let’s explore it separately.
One UI 6.1 changelog for 2022 Galaxy flagship devices
Samsung has brought the same changes for the Galaxy flagship devices released in 2022; this includes the Galaxy S22, Galaxy Z Fold 4, and Galaxy Z Flip 4. For these devices, it has brought its Galaxy AI features, including Circle to search, translate live calls, translate text in pictures, signs, documents, and more; it also allows to summarize and translate web pages; Note Assist; generative editing; and generative wallpapers. Apart from these features, Samsugn shares the same changelog with Galaxy 2021 models; let’s explore other changes with their changelog.
One UI 6.1 changelog for 2021 Galaxy Flagship devices
Released in 2021, the Galaxy flagship devices, such as the Galaxy S21, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and Galaxy Z Flip 3, feature a single Galaxy AI feature: Circle for Google search. Apart from these, it has a similar changelog that includes several new editing features, more lock screen widgets, alarm alert customization, new routine conditions, and many more.
Along with these features, the company has made new changes that enhance device connectivity and share functionality. It brings more new changes for managing your health and applying different device protection features. To explore the full changelog, check out this article.
Samsung closed the doors on the Galaxy AI feature available for other devices
Samsung hasn’t distributed the Galaxy AI feature to the most capable smartphones released in 2021 due to the expansion of the One UI 6.1 update for flagship devices, indicating that the company may not serve the AI-powered feature to other midrange or premium segment devices.
