On The Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy S20 & Galaxy S21 series smartphones, Samsung has introduced many new & advanced camera features. Along with a 100x moon shot, we can see plenty of useful camera functions to capture stunning images. Though for some users it is not enough and they always demand more features. The company too fulfills most of the user’s demands from time to time, and the new upcoming function is the best example of it. As per the official Camera Moderator at Samsung Community South Korea, Samsung will soon launch Pro Mode for Telephoto Lens.
In the answer to the query asked by Galaxy Note 20 user, the moderator confirmed to bring Pro Mode for Telephoto Lens in the coming updates. He/she further mentioned that the function is still in the review process and Samsung developers are working hard to make it live. Further, in the camera department, the Telephoto Lens feature is examining from various angles to make it perfect. You can below read the official statement from Samsung Camera Moderator at Samsung community South Korea.
The new function will release for flagship Galaxy devices in the coming months. The Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy S20, Galaxy S21, Galaxy Z Fold & Galaxy Z Flip series smartphones could get the functions in the coming weeks as per their flagship status. It is unclear whether high-end Galaxy A series devices like Galaxy A52 & Galaxy A72 along with Galaxy S10 & Note 10 will get this function.
In the next month, Samsung will announce the next generation Galaxy Watch 4 & Watch 4 Classic wearables. Both the devices will get loads of features and the new Wear OS platform. Even though the company is preparing to launch upcoming Galaxy Watches, it hasn’t forgotten its current watches. The latest firmware for Galaxy Watch 3 is now releasing to enhance the overall quality. It mainly targets SpO2 or blood oxygen measurement to increase its accuracy and give better results.
The Galaxy Watch 3 is the first wearable from Samsung to deliver SpO2 function, and in each update, the company tries to improve it. According to the changelog, the software brings voice guidance support or voice coach function. The voice guidance feature is available for Galaxy Watch Active 2, when the company released it in the end of last year. If you are new, then it gives voice guidance in your exercises through a Bluetooth headset, when you connect it to the smartphone.
Finally, the company has improved system stability & reliability, so you could get the most from your watch. The newest firmware version R845FXXU1DUE4 has been released for Watch 3 in India. It is 77MB in size, and you can install it from the Galaxy Wearable app.
Samsung is now releasing new software updates for its nearly five-year-old & four-year-old smartwatches. The Gear S3 & Gear Sport are now receiving improvement updates to enhance the user experience of these old watches. Last year too, Samsung has pushed a little update for the Gear S2 smartwatch. Now again, the company has proved how it cares about its older models. New versions haven’t included any new features, but provide stability to the Wi-Fi connectivity.
The firmware version R760XXU2FUD1 has rolled out for Gear S3, and the Gear Sport is getting firmware number R600XXU2FUD1. The changelog doesn’t reveal anything but Wi-Fi stability. Though you can install the new version, and look if you find any changes. The major updates for these two watches were dispatched in May 2020. In the previous version, Samsung had seeded Always-on Display, Bixby function, new watch faces, and Samsung Health improvements.
The new software versions for Gear S3 & Gear Sport have released in South Korea. Head to the Galaxy Wearable app to install it. These are not only smartwatches that have received Samsung updates. This morning, the company has released new updates for Galaxy Watch Active & Active 2. The Galaxy & Galaxy Watch 3 have also gained new versions last week. It means, in this month, Samsung has covered all its watches by launching new firmware.
Last week Samsung has released new firmware updates for the first-gen Galaxy Watch & the new Galaxy Watch 3. Now, the remaining two Galaxy Watch series watches, Galaxy Watch Active & Active 2 are receiving the same treatment from the company. Samsung has seeded new software to enhance the Wi-Fi connectivity and the messaging app on the watches. The firmware version for Galaxy Watch Active is R500XXU1FUD1, and the Watch Active 2 is receiving the R820XXU1DUD1 version.
After the update, both watches will see more stability in the Wi-Fi connectivity. The messaging app has also been improved, and the company has taken care of the overall quality of the wearables. The new software hasn’t brought any new features or changes to the core, but it is important for these watches to get polished from time to time. The updates for Galaxy Watch Active & Active 2 are available to install in South Korea, Brazil, Germany & Austria.
It is a global rollout, so you can open the Galaxy Wearable app, and check if there is any pending software update. To get the best experience from your Samsung smartwatch, we recommend you install the latest version.
Galaxy A52 launched with every feature that a mid-range smartphone must-have in the first place. It is the next successor of the Galaxy A51 and comes with plenty of enhanced features over the last one. It has a better camera, improved battery, display, and chipset. Now, in the new software version, Galaxy A52 has received more camera features and improvements for the existing functions. First, Samsung has added some Galaxy S21 Camera features to the Galaxy A52 smartphone. It has added three effects in Portrait mode for a better camera experience.
In the camera Portrait mode, users can now use high-key mono, low-key mono, and backdrop effect. These effects will let you change the background color to black, white, or the one which has been selected by the camera app. The update also promises better camera quality & performance after the installation. Further, users will experience better call quality and stability in the touch screen performance. Finally, the company has applied advanced security to the device.
The firmware version A525FXXU1AUD2, and it is rolling out in Indonesia. The file size is 415MB in size, and Samsung has also brought an April security patch for the Galaxy A52. If you are waiting for this new firmware, then check for any pending updates. This version will soon launch in the other regions in the coming days or weeks.
Samsung is now releasing a new software update for its Galaxy Buds Pro earbuds. The latest firmware has brought an essential function on the earbuds, which is present on the previous Galaxy Buds. It has brought back the ‘Double Tap the Edge of the Earbuds’ function on the Buds Pro. This feature is available on the Galaxy Buds+, but Samsung removed it from the Buds Pro. It has been said that the shape of the new earbuds is different than the Buds+, which was difficult to operate. Though, now Samsung has brought it back to life.
This is different than the double-tap in the Touch Control section. This feature is available in the Lab section, where you can activate or deactivate it. When you enable it, then with the double tap on the edge you can increase or decrease the volume. To increase the volume double tap on the right bud, and to decrease the volume double tap on the left bud. Further, the firmware has improved the Active Noise Cancelling feature for better result. With the addition of touch & hold or long-press on the touch area, users can now toggle between ANC & Ambient.
Finally, the company has fixed minor issues to enhance the user experience. The latest software version is available in South Korea that soon will be released in other countries. You can identify a new firmware version with the number R190XXU0AUD5, and it is 2.23MB in size. To install the new version, first, you have to update Galaxy Buds Pro Plugin to 2.0.21042351
The first generation Galaxy Watch & the newest Galaxy Watch 3 smartwatches are now receiving improvement updates. The latest version has been released to enhance the Wi-Fi & Messaging app performance on the watches. The firmware version identifies by R800XXU1FUD1 is rolling out for the first-gen Galaxy Watch. The Galaxy Watch 3 is getting firmware version R840XXU1BUD1. The new watch is getting this update in the US, Canada, India & South Korea, and 2018’s model is currently getting it only in the home country.
As per the changelog, it has improved messaging app stability for a better experience. With the improved Wi-Fi stability, users can expect better connectivity without any hiccups. The changelog for Galaxy Watch 3 further mentions, the improved system stability & reliability to enhance overall quality. These latest firmware do not bring any new feature to the watches, which were added in the last versions.
In the last version, Galaxy Watch 3 has received SmartThings Find support, the Hand Wash app, and improves auto workout modes. Also in the last rollout, the original Galaxy Watch has been updated with the ability to see images in messages, Bitmoji & AR emoji support, and voice guidance for workouts. I think in the coming days, two other watches Galaxy Watch Active & Active 2 will get the same treatment from the company. To check for the latest firmware, head to the Galaxy Wearable app.
Mi Smart Band 6 is now going on sale in the home country from many online retailers. Now, Xiaomi is updating its official pairing app, Mi Fit for the new smart band. It allows new users to connect their band with iOS or Android smartphones. Further, the company is bringing the new feature that it has announced at the launching. It activates the sleep breathing quality function on the Mi Smart Band 6.
With the monitoring of sleep breathing quality, users can check the sleeping breathing in non-REM & REM sleep. It is an important factor for many users, which don’t get quality sleep. This way, they will get accurate results and act on them. Further, the latest version improves overall quality by squashing minor bugs. To install the latest version, first, you have to install Mi Fit 5.0.0 app version. After that, you can expect this new version of the Mi Smart Band 6. Currently, the update is available in China & India, though you can check for it.
For a reminder, Mi Smart Band 6 has carried one of the most essential functions of a fitness tracker – SpO2. It helps you to measure the blood oxygen level in your body. Again this time Xiaomi has increased the screen size of the band. It sports a 1.56-inch screen and makes it larger than the Mi Band 5. Lastly, it includes 30 sports modes, smart notifications, and improvements to the older functions.
In the previous major updates, Samsung Galaxy S20 & Galaxy Note 20 had received One UI 3.1 firmware. The update had brought many Galaxy S21 camera functions along with other features to these old flagship devices. Though that version had missed some camera features that were exclusive to the new model. Now, Samsung is releasing a new update to bring more camera functions to the Galaxy S20 & Note 20. The software update has firmware version G98**XXU7DUC7 for the Galaxy S20 series, and version N98**XXU1DUC8 for the Note 20 series.
After this version, users can take portrait images in low-light conditions. The night mode or dark mode can be now used in the ultrawide camera. The night mode can be used in highly possible exposure. Want more options? Samsung has added three new effects in portrait mode. Those are backup, high-key mono & low-key mono options. These effects let you change the background colors to black, white, or to whatever color you want. You can also use an ultrawide camera in the camera’s Pro mode.
The one sad news also came to the users, and that is missing the Director’s View feature. Both devices have missed this function. The reason behind the lack of the Director’s view function is because of the limitations in the processor ISP (Image Signal Processor). The firmware is now rolling out in Germany that may soon come to your device.
The Galaxy M31s is new mid-range smartphone that has today upgraded to One UI 3.1 update. After the Android 11 release, it is another major update for the smartphone. The firmware version M317FXXU2CUC1 is seeding on the device that weighs 1932MB in size. Further, it brings Google’s February security patch to fix the known bugs. Now talking about the features, it gets refresh look in the new visual design. The new design will change the home screen & quick panel to reduce the distraction.
Samsung says it has focused on important things and it will enhance the performance. The new privacy control & digital wellbeing will keep you safe in the online world. With the new memory allocation, users will see faster opening in apps, less power consumption, and better performance.
The improvements have also came to the calls & chats, where users will get chat conversations in the notifications panel & duplicate saved contacts will be deleted automatically. Some tweaks also have come to the Pictures & Gallery options.
With the one-time password, users can give permissions for just one time. It is applicable when you are sharing your location, camera, microphone, etc. The latest One UI 3.1 update for Galaxy M31s is available to install in India. It will soon reach the other boundaries. To install the update, go to Settings and then Software Update section. After releasing this version, we can assume Galaxy M31 & Galaxy M30s will soon get One UI 3.1 version in the coming weeks.
The Galaxy S10 Lite model, and another mid-range smartphone, Galaxy M51 are now receiving One UI 3.1 version. The Galaxy M51 is getting it in Russia, and the Galaxy S10 Lite is in Spain. Both devices have been praised with plenty of new features and tweaks to the existing ones. The March security patch has attached the latest firmware version. It identifies firmware version M515FXXU2CUB7 for M51 & G770FXXU4EUBA for the S10 Lite model.
Along with the new security patch, Samsung has seeded some pretty useful features. First, to mention here is the auto device switching for the Galaxy Buds+ & newer earbuds. Eye shield comfort will protect your eyes by setting screen brightness according to the environment. Private folder sharing can protect all your files, photos, and other personal kinds of stuff. Also, you can give one-time permission in location sharing or the other services. The multi-mic recording is also the function you should try out.
According to the Sammobile, Wireless DeX is not coming to the Galaxy S10 Lite because of its hardware configuration. This month, Samsung has installed Android 11-based One UI 3.1 on many mid-range devices. After the Galaxy S20 & Note 20 family, it came to Galaxy S10, Note 10, Z Fold 2, Z Flip, Fold, A71, and the Note 10 Lite devices. If you have any of these devices, then don’t forget to check for the latest firmware.
In the latest Galaxy A50s firmware update, Samsung has seeded new camera functions to the device. The software update, which is currently launched in India comes with a January security patch. We are now in March, so it would have been better if the Galaxy A50s were rewarded with the March security patch. If you put aside this, then the new version has launched Single Take, Night Hyperlapse, and My Filter to the camera functions. Further, it gives power to users to switch between the rear camera to the front camera while recording videos.
The Single Take is an amazing feature come to Galaxy A50s smartphone. It allows users to capture up to 10 photos or videos in a single take. It captures images and videos based on best moment, smart crop, original video, hyperlapse video, and many more. The next one is Night hyperlapse, which helps you to shoot low-light hyperlapse videos. The My Filter option gives you the power to create custom filters with colors and styles for future photography. Switch between both cameras is also a useful feature while recording memorable videos.
There is no sign of Music share & Quick share features for the device, not till now. The firmware update is the missing part of the One UI 2.5 update for the Galaxy A50s, which had released in November. The firmware version A507FNXXU5CUB3 is now available to install in India. The piece of code comes 219 MB in size. You can check for it in the Settings – Software update section of your device.
In the latest update, the original Galaxy Watch or 2018’s model has received some Galaxy Watch 3 features. It is a major update and brings lots of features to this older watch to keep it in the race. We can start with a smart notification improvement which now lets you see the images in the incoming messages. Previously, images in the notifications & messages were not supported on the watch, but now you can see WhatsApp or other app images. It was first introduced on Galaxy Watch Active 2 and the new Watch 3 also support it.
It also supports AR Emoji & Bitmoji on the watch to use in the conversation. It added voice guidance in the workout to cumulative distance and heart rate when recording the automatic section of running/biking exercise. The scrolling capture has also been added to the Galaxy Watch. Users can capture longer screenshots on the watch so they could collect all the information or data in one image. Now, users can listen to the voice guidance over the Bluetooth headset.
Finally, stabilization code has been applied to the Galaxy Watch to enhance its speed and other factors. The firmware version R810XXU1FUB6 is now rolling out in the US & South Korea . It is 291MB in size, and soon it will hit the other regions. This software update may also release for Galaxy Watch Active smartwatch in any moment.
Update: The latest roll out is now releasing for the Galaxy Watch Active smartwatch. You can see same changelog with these features on Galaxy Active. The firmware version R500XXUF1UB5 is currently rolling out in the US & South Korea, and that may soon come to other regions.
With every major update, Samsung enhances capabilities of its latest smartwatches. After the launching of massive update on Galaxy Watch Active 2, now Samsung has dispatched it for new Galaxy Watch 3. The firmware brings new SmartThings Find App on Galaxy Watch 3, which is company’s new service to locate your forgotten watch. The find service will help you to search your connected smartwatch. Further, users can do lots of home workouts with many fitness programs including some video sessions.
The Handwasher app which is quite popular since lockdown is now the part of watch itself. It will help you to make a healthy habit of washing your hands. The Samsung Health app has also improved and now users can perform group-walking challenges with their friends & family. The auto detect time of the workout modes has been reduced, so it will respond faster when doing exercise. The improved auto detection is applicable for running, elliptical and rowing machine.
Finally, Samsung has squashed minor bugs to enhance the performance of the device. The firmware version R840XXU1BUA8 is now available to download in the US, India & South Korea. The file is 74MB in size and you can download it from Galaxy Wearable app.
After the releasing of Galaxy Watch 3 in Last August, Samsung is now releasing ECG & Blood Pressure features in more countries. The US & South Korea were the only lucky countries to get the functions on new Samsung smartwatches. The distribution has now started and many major regions are getting it. Galaxy Watch Active 2 users can also use both these health features, which they are receiving after one and half years of launching. At this moment, only Samsung Galaxy smartphones will get support, and non-Samsung devices may receive it later.
All the countries are from Europe, that because recently the perticular authorities in the region have approved these functions for users. The customers in Iceland, Germany, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Belgium, Lithuania, Netherlands, Greece, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Austria, and the United Kingdom can use it.
It is not all. Also, the public users in the Chile, Indonesia & the UAE will soon get the Electrocardiogram & Blood pressure function very soon. In the end, total 31 countries are eligible to use the function. India, China, Japan and some other major regions will soon get the functions in upcoming weeks or months. To use the ECG & Blood Pressure, install the Samsung Health Monitor app and use the services. It is advisary to use the features, but do not take any medicines based on these results.
The current One UI 3.0 firmware with Android 11 is still rolling out for many Samsung Galaxy devices. It has made through almost all the flagship devices in major countries. Now, Samsung has started rolling out the new One UI 3.1 update for non-Galaxy S21 series devices. The company has introduced this new feature-packed firmware with Galaxy S21 lineup. The Galaxy S21 has not reached into all hands out there, but this will not stop Samsung from releasing new version to the other devices. The company is releasing One UI 3.1 version for the Galaxy Tab S7 LTE, S7+ LTE & S7+ 5G with all the goodies.
In the new One UI 3.1 version, users will get new features, improvements to the existing functions and some new tricks in the settings. Here is the official changelog for the Galaxy Tab S7+ 5G, which is nearly same as the Galaxy S21.
1. Experience the new One UI with the Android 11 upgrade One UI 3.1 has a refined design and high performance, and provide a sense of satisfaction.
2. Core functions that you use repeatedly in your daily life are always cuter and help you focus on what matters.
3. Privacy has been enhanced to be more secure, and improved to allow for a more balanced use of the digital wellbeing function on-device.
4. When Samsung releases new One UI updates to its latest flagship phone, then the second new devices get the this version.
5. We’ve improved the design so that we can focus more on sophisticated and stagnant design content, and feel visual comfort.
6. The softer, more natural and the narrower response than before add to the joy of use, and the interface that responds to various screen sizes provides the best experience on different types of devices such as smartphones, foldable phones, and tablets.
7. It provides seamless usability through platform optimization, such as faster app execution speed and behavior than improved performance, and improved memory allocation performance.
8. By minimizing unnecessary app actions that occur in the background, system performance and power usage overall have also been constant.
9. Customize to your liking.
10. Add image categories for dynamic lock screen and select up to 5 categories at a time.
11. Added widget that allows you to check mobile phone usage time on the lock screen.
12. Support interactive preview function when setting wallpaper.
13. Improved Samsung screen convenience store interface.
14. Set the incoming and outgoing call screens to various contents such as videos.
15. Samsung Internet’s tab lock and order can be changed: Various conditions and sermon methods have been added so that Bixby Routine can be used within what I want.
16. Separate personal profile and work profile to use digital whirling Core functions that are used repeatedly, use 8 screens and hidden screens.
17. You can add related widgets by long-pressing the app icon on the hop screen.
18. Double-tap the empty space of Home Hypnosis and Dory Hypnosis Screen Off function ((Settings> Useful functions Motion and Gesture) can be installed.)
19. Change the interaction and check the widget by tapping the Shige area of Hwamin Jang.
20. In addition, management functions have been added to make meetings with important people more enjoyable and meaningful.
The lastest One UI 3.1 version is currently rolling out for Galaxy Tab S7+ 5G. The tab users can check their devices for new firmware version that ends with BUA8. It is massive update and it come with 2442 MB space, so make sure you have enough space, and it is recommended to use the Wi-Fi. In the coming weeks, the new One UI 3.1 version with Android 11 will release for other flagship & mid-range devices. The Galaxy S20 & Note 20 lineup could be the next one to get this version.