Millions of Samsung Galaxy fans rushed to download the latest free software update known as One UI 6.1, making it one of the most popular Android updates. Never shipped by the company.
More than 8.8 million Galaxy smartphone owners across Europe have installed the latest version of the mobile operating system, based on Android 14, but integrating several exclusive features developed by Samsung teams. The flagship feature is Galaxy AI, a suite of new artificial intelligence (AI) features that can help rewrite emails, summarize long notes, edit photos, and translate incoming calls in real time.
Nearly 75% of all Galaxy Z Fold 5 users, 80% of S23 Ultra and almost 65% of Galaxy Tab S9 users in Europe have now downloaded the One UI 6.1 update – one of the biggest uses for a software update, Samsung told GB. News.
Samsung wants 100 million users worldwide to use Galaxy AI by the end of the year. In a bid to achieve this lofty goal, the tech giant is increasing the number of devices eligible for the One UI 6.1 update.
One of the features built into its Galaxy AI suite is Generative Edit, which lets you adjust the size and position of subjects in your photos, with artificial intelligence filling in the blanks.
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The free update, which was preinstalled on Galaxy S24, S24+, Galaxy S24 Ultra when they hit stores earlier this year, they were later made available on the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Tab S9 series, with an official rollout beginning in March.
Samsung’s next-gen One UI 6.1 is now coming to the Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 foldable phones, as well as Galaxy Tab S8 series tablets later this month.
Speaking on the success of One UI 6.1 across Europe, Samsung UK VP and Head of MX, James Kitto, said: “Our goal has always been to bring the benefits of AI to everyone. , unlocking the potential of this amazing new technology.
“We believe AI has the power to improve everyone’s mobile experience and we’re excited to see customers respond so well. In the UK alone, around two million people are now taking advantage of Galaxy AI features and that number is only growing. The new era of AI has truly taken hold and there is so much more to come. »
If you have an eligible Samsung Galaxy device in your pocket, you will be able to download the latest version of One UI right now. All Galaxy AI features will be available for free until the end of 2025, with the buried fine printat the bottom of Samsung’s website, suggesting that a monthly subscription could apply after this deadline.
Microsoft recently started charging for AI tricks in its Windows and Microsoft Office products Also. And Google plans to charge for its AI-powered search in the future.
If your Samsung device can be updated to One UI 6.1, based on Android 14, then you will be able to get real-time translations for incoming phone calls and text messages. Samsung’s AI will also be able to help adjust the tone of messages and emails written on the device.
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-Circle To Search, which lets you launch a Google search for anything that appears on the screen by simply circling it with your fingertip, will also be available on all One UI 6.1 compatible devices, as well as Note Assist, which summarizes quickly the content of the notes. bullet points or reformat your writing.
Interpreter, a smart travel assistance feature that splits your screen and provides real-time translations for in-person conversations, will also be available on older Galaxy phones.
Photo editing also gets a boost with One UI 6.1, allowing you to resize, reposition or realign any object in your photos to create the perfect shot. For example, if you prefer someone to stand a little further to the left, you can move them and the AI will fill in any empty space.
Samsung says its Galaxy AI uses a combination of on-device and cloud-based artificial intelligence, so you may need an active internet connection to use some features.
All Galaxy AI features included in Samsung’s One UI 6.1 update
Translations
Samsung has integrated a number of communication-focused features into the Galaxy AI features, including the ability to adjust message tone and translate messages into 13 different languages using Chat Assist. Galaxy phone and tablet owners can also take advantage of real-time interactions with Live Translate, which provides voice and text translations for phone calls.
With Interpreter, users can also engage in spontaneous conversations with locals on the go, as the split-screen feature generates text translations for live conversations as they happen.
Research and productivity
One UI 6.1 supercharges search with the new Circle to Search with Google, which generates intuitive search results with a quick circle gesture.
Never manually organize your digital life again, with features like Note Assist that let you create formats, generate summaries and translate notes, while Browsing Assist keeps you up to date faster by generating summary notes. news articles.
Transcript Assist can also easily transcribe meeting recordings and generate summaries and translations in seconds.
Samsung’s AI can quickly summarize long paragraphs into easy-to-read bullet points, which can be saved as a separate note or added as the first page of the original note.
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Photography
With Galaxy AI, Samsung has also doubled down on its creative features. With Generative Edit, AI-enabled devices can easily resize, reposition, or realign objects in photos to perfect a great photo.
You’ll also be able to fine-tune your photos faster and easier than ever before with suggested edits. No need for multiple re-shoots as Instant Slow-Mo uses artificial intelligence to generate additional frames to play all existing videos in slow motion.
And finally, personalizing your Galaxy device is easier than before with Samsung’s AI-generated wallpapers. With a simple written prompt, the AI will paint a whole new picture for you.
