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		<title>One UI 7 &#8211; Samsung Newsroom South Africa</title>
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				<title>Give ‘Try Galaxy’ a Go to Experience the Future of Mobile Innovation</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 13:43:50 +0000</pubDate>
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									<description><![CDATA[The Samsung Galaxy universe boasts cutting-edge, AI-driven technology across its phones, wearables, and seamlessly connected ecosystem. Whether you’re a]]></description>
																<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Samsung Galaxy universe boasts cutting-edge, AI-driven technology across its phones, wearables, and seamlessly connected ecosystem. Whether you&#8217;re a current Galaxy user eyeing the new One UI 7 and S25 features, or a non-Galaxy owner curious about the hype, including how products like Buds or the new Galaxy Ring fit in, there&#8217;s an easy way to explore. Samsung&#8217;s &#8220;Try Galaxy&#8221; app offers a free, simulated experience of their latest smartphone interface and a peek at their ecosystem devices, no new hardware required.</p>
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<h3><strong>What You Can Do with Try Galaxy</strong></h3>
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<p><strong>Explore the All-New Galaxy S25 Series</strong> &#8211; Get hands-on with the sleek and powerful Galaxy S25 Ultra, S25+, and S25. Get a peek on how they look (virtually), explore the refined design, and get a taste of the Galaxy AI power and camera upgrades these devices offer.</p>
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<p><strong>Test the Galaxy Ring</strong> &#8211; Intrigued by the Galaxy Ring? Try Galaxy lets you virtually explore this new piece of wearable tech and even helps you determine your ring size &#8211; so you&#8217;re one step closer to wearable wellness tech that fits your lifestyle.</p>
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<p><strong>Virtually Try on Galaxy Watches</strong> &#8211; Thinking of upgrading your wrist game? Use the app’s try-on feature to see how the latest Galaxy Watch models would look on you &#8211; available styles, sizes, and customisations included.</p>
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<p><strong>Fold Experience</strong> – See the Future, Unfolded &#8211; Curious about Samsung’s foldable phones? Get a feel for the Fold Experience, virtually flipping open a Galaxy Z Fold and navigating multitasking features that redefine how you use a phone.</p>
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<h3><strong>Dive Into One UI 7 – Smarter, Smoother, More Personal</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Morning Brief</strong> &#8211; Start your day smarter. The Morning Brief gives you a personalised rundown of the day -calendar events, weather updates, to-do lists &#8211; all on your lock screen or home screen in an easy-to-read card format.</p>
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<p><strong>Seamless Actions Across Apps</strong> &#8211; Enjoy uninterrupted multitasking with smooth transitions between apps as you move through your day with fluidity. Drag and drop, or switch between apps, reply to messages while watching videos, or take notes while browsing &#8211; all without slowing down. Imagine watching a recipe tutorial while jotting ingredients in Samsung Notes, with split-screen multitasking keeping both apps open and usable at once &#8211; smooth and lag-free.</p>
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<p><strong>Audio Eraser</strong> &#8211; Tired of background noise ruining your videos? With Audio Eraser, you can remove ambient distractions and keep the focus on your voice or subject &#8211; perfect for content creators or casual users alike.</p>
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<p><strong>Portrait Filters &#8211; </strong>Take your selfies up a notch with <strong>Portrait Filters</strong> that subtly enhance lighting, blur backgrounds, and add mood &#8211; all in real time.</p>
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<h3><strong>Try It. Love It. No Strings Attached.</strong></h3>
<p>What makes <em>Try Galaxy</em> truly amazing is that you can explore all of these without ever switching phones. It’s a no-risk, no-commitment way to test drive the Galaxy experience, including the latest devices and One UI 7 features, right from your current device.No pressure. Just an easy, immersive way to see if the future of mobile innovation fits you.</p>
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				<title>[Exploring Good Lock ③] Three Features Recommended by Samsung Developers &#038; Newsroom Editors</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 12:34:19 +0000</pubDate>
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									<description><![CDATA[Parts one and two of this series explored Good Lock, Samsung Electronics’ user interface (UI) customisation app developed for Galaxy devices — highlighting]]></description>
																<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Parts <span><a href="https://news.samsung.com/za/exploring-good-lock-%e2%91%a0-the-ultimate-personalisation-tool-discover-the-all-new-home-up">one</a></span> and <span><a href="https://news.samsung.com/za/exploring-good-lock-%e2%91%a1-unveiling-the-most-popular-good-lock-features">two</a></span> of this series explored Good Lock, Samsung Electronics’ user interface (UI) customisation app developed for Galaxy devices — highlighting the platform’s evolution with the One UI 7 update, from the redesigned Home Up module to the top three most-used tools.</p>
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<p>In this final instalment, Samsung Newsroom editors and the Good Lock development team put the spotlight on some of the standout features.</p>
<h3><strong>Wonderland: Dynamic Customisation for Lock and Home Screens</strong></h3>
<p>Wonderland enables users to create animated wallpapers for the lock and home screens — bringing a vibrant, dynamic aesthetic to the first screens encountered when the device is turned on. Previously, the same wallpaper had to be applied to both the lock and home screens. However, in response to user feedback, each screen can now be customised independently for greater creative freedom.</p>
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<p>Users can layer various design elements — such as images, text, videos and particle effects <a href="#_edn1" name="_ednref1"><sup>1</sup></a> — and apply motion effects including left-right, up-down and front-back movement to create 3D wallpapers that respond dynamically to device tilt and touch.</p>
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<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-22548" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Video-caption_Good-Lock_Developers-and-Editors-Picks_main5.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="1" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Video-caption_Good-Lock_Developers-and-Editors-Picks_main5.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Video-caption_Good-Lock_Developers-and-Editors-Picks_main5-728x1.jpg 728w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Video-caption_Good-Lock_Developers-and-Editors-Picks_main5-768x1.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<p class="wp-caption-text"><em>▲ Wonderland</em></p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text">▲ A wallpaper created using Wonderland</p>
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<p>Moreover, users can personalise the transition effects between the Always On Display (AOD) and the lock screen to add a stylish touch to their device’s first impression. Detailed controls over transition speed and depth allow for playful effects, such as stickers that appear and disappear over an image.</p>
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<p>As one of Good Lock’s defining features, Wonderland combines creativity with the satisfaction of a visually immersive experience.</p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text">▲ Customised transitions between the AOD and the lock screen</p>
<h3><strong>Edge</strong> <strong>Lighting+: Customised Notifications That Catch the Eye</strong></h3>
<p>Edge lighting+ transforms everyday notifications into eye-catching visuals — adding a personalised touch to every alert that appears on the screen. Through the <strong>Set Custom Style</strong> menu, users can fully customise the image, colour and animation that accompany incoming notifications. Beyond default images, stickers created on Galaxy devices can be applied to give each notification a unique and personal touch.</p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text">▲ Edge lighting+</p>
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<p>The <strong>Style by keyword</strong> menu allows users to assign specific effects to notifications containing certain keywords — ensuring that important messages stand out. For example, terms like “boss,” “report” or “meeting” can trigger distinct visuals for relevant notifications.</p>
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<div style="width: 1500px;" class="wp-video"><video class="wp-video-shortcode" id="video-22537-5" width="1500" height="844" preload="metadata" controls="controls"><source type="video/mp4" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Samsung-Mobile-Good-Lock-Home-Up-Developers-and-Editors-Picks-Wonderland-Edge-Lighting-and-Nice-Shot_main5-1.mp4?_=5" /><a href="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Samsung-Mobile-Good-Lock-Home-Up-Developers-and-Editors-Picks-Wonderland-Edge-Lighting-and-Nice-Shot_main5-1.mp4">https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Samsung-Mobile-Good-Lock-Home-Up-Developers-and-Editors-Picks-Wonderland-Edge-Lighting-and-Nice-Shot_main5-1.mp4</a></video></div>
<p class="wp-caption-text">▲ Style by keyword</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Additional customisation options include changing the notification image to appear as an app icon or activating effects only when the screen is off. Despite its wide range of features, Edge lighting+ makes it easy for users to create stylish, personalised notifications with minimal effort.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Nice Shot: Effortless Screenshot Management</strong></h3>
<p>Nice Shot streamlines screenshot management — making it easy to capture, delete and organise images the moment they appear on screen. A delete button appears immediately after taking a screenshot &#8211; allowing users to remove images they don’t need without opening the Gallery app.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-22539 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Samsung-Mobile-Good-Lock-Home-Up-Developers-and-Editors-Picks-Wonderland-Edge-Lighting-and-Nice-Shot_main6.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="580" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Samsung-Mobile-Good-Lock-Home-Up-Developers-and-Editors-Picks-Wonderland-Edge-Lighting-and-Nice-Shot_main6.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Samsung-Mobile-Good-Lock-Home-Up-Developers-and-Editors-Picks-Wonderland-Edge-Lighting-and-Nice-Shot_main6-971x563.jpg 971w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Samsung-Mobile-Good-Lock-Home-Up-Developers-and-Editors-Picks-Wonderland-Edge-Lighting-and-Nice-Shot_main6-768x445.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<p class="wp-caption-text"><em>▲ Deleting an unwanted screenshot using Nice Shot</em></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Furthermore, users can configure their device to automatically enable Do Not Disturb mode during screen recordings to prevent interruptions from notifications or messages. As one of Good Lock’s most practical enhancements, Nice Shot adds everyday convenience to Galaxy devices.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The diverse Good Lock features showcased throughout this series reflect the thoughtful collaboration between Galaxy users seeking a truly personalised experience and the Samsung developers dedicated to making that vision a reality. By delivering greater convenience and deeper customisation, Good Lock continues to evolve in step with the needs of its users and the creativity of its developers — and this is just the beginning</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://news.samsung.com/za/exploring-good-lock-%e2%91%a0-the-ultimate-personalisation-tool-discover-the-all-new-home-up"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-22523 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Samsung-Mobile-Good-Lock-Home-Up-3-Most-Popular-Features_main5.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="200" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Samsung-Mobile-Good-Lock-Home-Up-3-Most-Popular-Features_main5.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Samsung-Mobile-Good-Lock-Home-Up-3-Most-Popular-Features_main5-768x154.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://news.samsung.com/za/exploring-good-lock-%e2%91%a1-unveiling-the-most-popular-good-lock-features"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-22540 aligncenter" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Samsung-Mobile-Good-Lock-Home-Up-Developers-and-Editors-Picks-Wonderland-Edge-Lighting-and-Nice-Shot_main8.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="200" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Samsung-Mobile-Good-Lock-Home-Up-Developers-and-Editors-Picks-Wonderland-Edge-Lighting-and-Nice-Shot_main8.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Samsung-Mobile-Good-Lock-Home-Up-Developers-and-Editors-Picks-Wonderland-Edge-Lighting-and-Nice-Shot_main8-768x154.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="#_ednref1" name="_edn1"><span style="font-size: small;"><sup>1</sup></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> Visual effects in Wonderland such as flying snowflakes, scattered raindrops, rising bubbles, twinkling stars and fluttering petals.</span></p>
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				<title>[Exploring Good Lock ②] Unveiling the Most Popular Good Lock Features</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 13:18:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Good Lock]]></category>
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																<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For Galaxy users, true phone customisation is made complete with Good Lock. Since the latest One UI 7 update, the app has drawn widespread attention for its broader and more flexible range of customisation features — cementing its status as the go-to platform for creating a truly tailored Galaxy experience.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>But which Good Lock features are users loving the most? The <span><a href="https://news.samsung.com/global/exploring-good-lock-%e2%91%a0-the-ultimate-personalization-tool-discover-the-all-new-home-up">first part</a></span> of this series explored the Home Up module. In this second instalment, Samsung Newsroom unveils the top three most popular features.<sup><a href="#_edn1" name="_ednref1">1</a></sup></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Good Lock’s No. 1 Feature: Sound Assistant</strong></h3>
<p>Ever wished the volume could be tweaked just a little more precisely when listening to music? Good Lock’s Sound Assistant was designed to address exactly these everyday audio frustrations. The feature has surpassed 21 million cumulative downloads since its release, making it the most widely used module in the Good Lock suite.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Sound Assistant allows users to fine-tune volume levels in increments from one to 10, enabling precise control for an optimal listening experience. The volume panel’s appearance can be customised, delivering satisfaction not only to the ears but also to the eyes.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div style="width: 1000px;" class="wp-video"><video class="wp-video-shortcode" id="video-22512-6" width="1000" height="562" preload="metadata" controls="controls"><source type="video/mp4" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Samsung-Mobile-Good-Lock-Home-Up-3-Most-Popular-Features_main1.mp4?_=6" /><a href="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Samsung-Mobile-Good-Lock-Home-Up-3-Most-Popular-Features_main1.mp4">https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Samsung-Mobile-Good-Lock-Home-Up-3-Most-Popular-Features_main1.mp4</a></video></div>
<p class="wp-caption-text"><em>▲ Sound Assistant</em></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Users can manage volume settings for individual apps, assign the volume buttons to control media volume instead of ringtone volume and prevent media volume from decreasing during navigation use — eliminating minor inconveniences tied to personal preferences. These subtle yet impactful elements make Sound Assistant a standout feature that delivers meaningful improvements to the everyday audio experience.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Good Lock’s No. 2 Feature: Theme Park</strong></h3>
<p>Theme Park, a feature that lets users personalise various user interface (UI) elements of their smartphones with custom themes, has surpassed 17 million cumulative downloads. Curating a stylish theme but unsure how to choose the right colour combination? Theme Park makes it easy to craft a visually cohesive and balanced look.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Users can customise the colour scheme of individual UI components — including the keyboard, quick panel and messaging interface or let the feature automatically generate a harmonious palette based on a selected background image. This intuitive tool allows even those without design experience to personalise their device with ease and style.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div style="width: 1500px;" class="wp-video"><video class="wp-video-shortcode" id="video-22512-7" width="1500" height="844" preload="metadata" controls="controls"><source type="video/mp4" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Samsung-Mobile-Good-Lock-Home-Up-3-Most-Popular-Features_main2-1.mp4?_=7" /><a href="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Samsung-Mobile-Good-Lock-Home-Up-3-Most-Popular-Features_main2-1.mp4">https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Samsung-Mobile-Good-Lock-Home-Up-3-Most-Popular-Features_main2-1.mp4</a></video></div>
<p class="wp-caption-text"><em>▲ Theme Park</em></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>With the One UI 7 update, advanced customisation options have taken creativity to the next level. Users can now personalise not only app icons but also the shape and colour of home screen folders. For those looking to design custom icons and folder styles, the Create Icon Theme feature within Theme Park offers a simple yet powerful way to bring a unique aesthetic to the home screen.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div style="width: 1500px;" class="wp-video"><video class="wp-video-shortcode" id="video-22512-8" width="1500" height="844" preload="metadata" controls="controls"><source type="video/mp4" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Samsung-Mobile-Good-Lock-Home-Up-3-Most-Popular-Features_main3-1.mp4?_=8" /><a href="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Samsung-Mobile-Good-Lock-Home-Up-3-Most-Popular-Features_main3-1.mp4">https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Samsung-Mobile-Good-Lock-Home-Up-3-Most-Popular-Features_main3-1.mp4</a></video></div>
<p class="wp-caption-text"><em>▲ Customise the look of home screen folders with One UI7.</em></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Good Lock’s No. 3 Feature: One Hand Operation+</strong></h3>
<p>Ranking third among the most-used Good Lock features, One Hand Operation+ has proven its practicality with more than 16 million cumulative downloads.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>This feature enables users to perform frequently used smartphone functions with a single thumb gesture, making it particularly helpful for multi-tasking throughout the day. Whether holding a drink in one hand or navigating through a crowded bus on the way to work, One Hand Operation+ guarantees users smooth, effortless control of their device.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The tool supports both left and right-handed users and allows specific functions to be assigned to horizontal, vertical or diagonal gestures. For instance, a left horizontal swipe could be set to “Back,” a right downward diagonal swipe to “Home” and an upward diagonal swipe to open “Recent Apps” or launch AI Select.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Users can further customise and refine gesture control settings to match their preferences and usage patterns. Options include adjusting the touch recognition range and gesture vibration intensity, excluding specific apps from gesture activation and even configuring gestures for the S Pen. This feature is especially useful in busy daily routines — an underrated yet powerful capability that delivers exceptional convenience with a single, simple gesture.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>This overview of the top three most popular Good Lock features highlights the customisation functions Galaxy users rely on most in their daily lives. With many capabilities still left to explore, however, Good Lock has much more to offer. In the third and final instalment of this series, Samsung Newsroom will share expert tips and recommendations from the Good Lock development team.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://news.samsung.com/global/exploring-good-lock-%E2%91%A0-the-ultimate-personalization-tool-discover-the-all-new-home-up"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-22528" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Samsung-Mobile-Good-Lock-Home-Up-3-Most-Popular-Features_main5-1.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="200" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Samsung-Mobile-Good-Lock-Home-Up-3-Most-Popular-Features_main5-1.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Samsung-Mobile-Good-Lock-Home-Up-3-Most-Popular-Features_main5-1-768x154.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://news.samsung.com/za/exploring-good-lock-%e2%91%a2-three-features-recommended-by-samsung-developers-newsroom-editors"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-22529" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Samsung-Mobile-Good-Lock-Home-Up-3-Most-Popular-Features_main6-1.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="200" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Samsung-Mobile-Good-Lock-Home-Up-3-Most-Popular-Features_main6-1.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Samsung-Mobile-Good-Lock-Home-Up-3-Most-Popular-Features_main6-1-768x154.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="#_ednref1" name="_edn1"><sup><span style="font-size: small;"><sup>1</sup></span></sup></a><span style="font-size: small;">Top three most downloaded Good Lock features since its launch, based on cumulative downloads as of early March 2025.</span></p>
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				<title>[Exploring Good Lock ①] The Ultimate Personalisation Tool: Discover the All-New Home Up</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 15:15:43 +0000</pubDate>
						<category><![CDATA[Mobile]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Lock]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Home Up]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[One UI 7]]></category>
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									<description><![CDATA[For Galaxy users eager to express their style, Good Lock by Samsung Electronics is the ultimate tool for device personalisation. With the One UI 7 update, this]]></description>
																<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For Galaxy users eager to express their style, Good Lock by Samsung Electronics is the ultimate tool for device personalisation. With the One UI 7 update, this must-have app now delivers an even more versatile suite of user interface (UI) customisation features tailored to individual preferences.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Among the many enhancements, the upgraded Home Up module stands out — introducing greater design flexibility and significantly expanding home screen customisation capabilities. Samsung Newsroom explores the latest in UI personalisation with an in-depth look at what the new Home Up has to offer.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>DIY Home Screen: A Fresh Take on App Layout and Organisation</strong></h3>
<div id="attachment_22452" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-22452 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Samsung-Mobile-Good-Lock-Ultimate-Personalization-Tool-Home-Up-DIY-Home-Screen-Home-Gesture-Animation_main1.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="600" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Samsung-Mobile-Good-Lock-Ultimate-Personalization-Tool-Home-Up-DIY-Home-Screen-Home-Gesture-Animation_main1.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Samsung-Mobile-Good-Lock-Ultimate-Personalization-Tool-Home-Up-DIY-Home-Screen-Home-Gesture-Animation_main1-938x563.jpg 938w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Samsung-Mobile-Good-Lock-Ultimate-Personalization-Tool-Home-Up-DIY-Home-Screen-Home-Gesture-Animation_main1-768x461.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">▲ (From left) A comparison of the default Galaxy S25 Ultra home screen and a customized home screen using Good Lock</p></div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Breaking away from traditional grids and uniform app icons, the DIY Home Screen feature in Home Up empowers users to design a layout that reflects their unique style. Apps, widgets and folders can all be freely resized and repositioned — much like customising the pages of a planner.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div style="width: 1000px;" class="wp-video"><video class="wp-video-shortcode" id="video-22442-9" width="1000" height="562" preload="metadata" controls="controls"><source type="video/mp4" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SamsungMobileGood_LockUltimate_Personalization_ToolHome_UpDIY_Home_ScreenHome_Gesture_Animation_main2_595815.mp4?_=9" /><a href="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SamsungMobileGood_LockUltimate_Personalization_ToolHome_UpDIY_Home_ScreenHome_Gesture_Animation_main2_595815.mp4">https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SamsungMobileGood_LockUltimate_Personalization_ToolHome_UpDIY_Home_ScreenHome_Gesture_Animation_main2_595815.mp4</a></video></div>
<p class="wp-caption-text">▲ DIY Home Screen</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>For a playful touch, users can cleverly conceal app icons underneath decorative elements with sticker and layer tools. Simply add a sticker to the home screen, place it over an app icon and adjust the layer settings. This setup transforms the sticker into a fun shortcut that launches the hidden app when tapped.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div style="width: 1000px;" class="wp-video"><video class="wp-video-shortcode" id="video-22442-10" width="1000" height="562" preload="metadata" controls="controls"><source type="video/mp4" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SamsungMobileGood_LockUltimate_Personalization_ToolHome_UpDIY_Home_ScreenHome_Gesture_Animation_main3_595817.mp4?_=10" /></p><h3><strong>Show Favorites: Display or Hide the Favourite Apps Row</strong></h3><p>The fixed row of favourites at the bottom of the home screen is a familiar element on most smartphones. With Good Lock, however, this default layout is easy to customise. Users who prefer a cleaner, more minimalist aesthetic can disable the Show Favourites option in the Home Up menu for a simplified and refreshed home screen experience.</p><blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="RAuUqGJHzL"><p><a href="https://news.samsung.com/za/exploring-good-lock-%e2%91%a2-three-features-recommended-by-samsung-developers-newsroom-editors">[Exploring Good Lock ③] Three Features Recommended by Samsung Developers &#038; Newsroom Editors</a></p></blockquote><p><iframe class="wp-embedded-content" sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://news.samsung.com/za/exploring-good-lock-%e2%91%a2-three-features-recommended-by-samsung-developers-newsroom-editors/embed#?secret=RAuUqGJHzL" data-secret="RAuUqGJHzL" width="500" height="282" title="&#8220;[Exploring Good Lock ③] Three Features Recommended by Samsung Developers &#038; Newsroom Editors&#8221; &#8212; Samsung Newsroom South Africa" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></p><p>[video width="1500" height="844" mp4="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Samsung-Mobile-Good-Lock-Ultimate-Personalization-Tool-Home-Up-DIY-Home-Screen-Home-Gesture-Animation_main4-1.mp4"]<a href="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SamsungMobileGood_LockUltimate_Personalization_ToolHome_UpDIY_Home_ScreenHome_Gesture_Animation_main3_595817.mp4">https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SamsungMobileGood_LockUltimate_Personalization_ToolHome_UpDIY_Home_ScreenHome_Gesture_Animation_main3_595817.mp4</a></video></div>
<p class="wp-caption-text">▲ Hiding an app underneath a sticker using the DIY Home Screen feature</p>
<h3><strong>Show Favorites: Display or Hide the Favourite Apps Row</strong></h3>
<p>The fixed row of favourites at the bottom of the home screen is a familiar element on most smartphones. With Good Lock, however, this default layout is easy to customise. Users who prefer a cleaner, more minimalist aesthetic can disable the Show Favourites option in the Home Up menu for a simplified and refreshed home screen experience.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Home Gesture Animation: Fine-Tune</strong><strong>d Control for Smoother Navigation</strong></h3>
<p>The Home Gesture Animation feature — found under Good Lock &gt; Home Up &gt; Gesture Settings — is perfect for users who want to add a touch of personality to every interaction. The feature offers a unique way to customise the transition animations activated when returning from an app to the home screen, making even the simplest gestures more expressive and enjoyable.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Alongside the four preset animation styles, Advanced Tuning provide granular control over aspects like speed and vibration for a more refined user experience.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text">▲ (From left) The Home Gesture Animation feature shown in Classic mode and Sweet mode</p>
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<p>The Home Up module within Good Lock offers a set of useful tools for customising device home screens to match personal preferences. In the next article in this series, Samsung Newsroom will spotlight the top three most popular Good Lock features — fan favourites among Galaxy users around the world.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://news.samsung.com/za/exploring-good-lock-%e2%91%a1-unveiling-the-most-popular-good-lock-features"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-22474 aligncenter" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Samsung-Mobile-Good-Lock-Ultimate-Personalization-Tool-Home-Up-DIY-Home-Screen-Home-Gesture-Animation_main6.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="200" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Samsung-Mobile-Good-Lock-Ultimate-Personalization-Tool-Home-Up-DIY-Home-Screen-Home-Gesture-Animation_main6.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Samsung-Mobile-Good-Lock-Ultimate-Personalization-Tool-Home-Up-DIY-Home-Screen-Home-Gesture-Animation_main6-768x154.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></a><br />
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				<title>Samsung Announces Official Rollout of One UI 7 Starting from April 7</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:31:09 +0000</pubDate>
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									<description><![CDATA[Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced that the official rollout of One UI 7 will start April 71, bringing a bold new design for greater personalisation]]></description>
																<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced that the official rollout of One UI 7 will start April 7<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1"><sup>1</sup></a>, bringing a bold new design for greater personalisation and control to the user experience. One UI 7 introduces new interface built for AI, helping users interact with their Galaxy devices more naturally than ever before. The update will be available starting with the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6, gradually rolling out to more Galaxy smartphones and tablets.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-22017 aligncenter" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Samsung-Mobile-One-UI-7-Official-Rollout-From-April-7_main1.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="563" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Samsung-Mobile-One-UI-7-Official-Rollout-From-April-7_main1.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Samsung-Mobile-One-UI-7-Official-Rollout-From-April-7_main1-728x410.jpg 728w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Samsung-Mobile-One-UI-7-Official-Rollout-From-April-7_main1-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Bold New Design for Greater Personalization</strong></h3>
<p>One UI 7 comes with a simple, impactful, and emotive design, bringing streamlined and cohesive experience to Galaxy users. A simplified home screen, redesigned One UI widgets and lock screen allow users to intuitively and seamlessly customise their devices.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>For added convenience,<strong> Now Bar<a href="#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2"></a></strong><sup>2</sup> provides real-time updates that matter most right on the lock screen. So during a morning run, users can easily check their progress and see what song is playing in your Galaxy Buds – all with a simple swipe, without unlocking their phone.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Smarter AI Features for More Intuitive Experience</strong></h3>
<p>One UI 7 introduces seamless AI-driven experiences that help users to stay productive and explore their creativity.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>With Galaxy AI, users can simplify everyday tasks, minimising the need to switch between applications. <strong>AI Select</strong><a href="#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3"><sup>3</sup></a> intuitively recommends by understanding context. For example, a user can simple swipe the Edge Panel and click ‘AI Select’ icon when watching a video to save it as a GIF file. <strong>Writing Assist</strong><a href="#_ftn4" name="_ftnref4"><sup>4</sup></a>allows users to easily summarise or automatically format contents in which texts can be selected.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>One UI 7 also enables simple edits to give users more creative control and freedom. <strong>Drawing Assist</strong><a href="#_ftn5" name="_ftnref5"><sup>5</sup></a> helps bring ideas to life with more than a single input, including combinations of text prompts and images or sketches. <strong>Audio Eraser</strong><a href="#_ftn6" name="_ftnref6"><sup>6</sup></a> makes advanced editing accessible for all, by isolating categories of sounds and removing unwanted noise in videos.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-22018 aligncenter" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Samsung-Mobile-One-UI-7-Official-Rollout-From-April-7_main2.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="563" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Samsung-Mobile-One-UI-7-Official-Rollout-From-April-7_main2.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Samsung-Mobile-One-UI-7-Official-Rollout-From-April-7_main2-728x410.jpg 728w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Samsung-Mobile-One-UI-7-Official-Rollout-From-April-7_main2-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>With deeper <strong>Google Gemini</strong><a href="#_ftn7" name="_ftnref7"><sup>7</sup></a>integration, controlling the device is as easy as speaking to a friend. Long-press the side button and say, “Find Italian, pet-friendly restaurants with outdoor seating nearby.” Gemini instantly pulls up recommendations in one seamless interaction.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Natural language search<a href="#_ftn8" name="_ftnref8"><sup>8</sup></a> extends to <strong>Settings</strong>, making it easier to adjust preferences. Users can simply go into Settings and say “My eyes are feeling tired.” In an instant, recommended options such as adjusting brightness or turning on Eye comfort shield appear.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Availability</strong></h3>
<p>One UI 7 will begin rolling out on April 7, expanding to more Galaxy smartphones and tablets in the following weeks<a href="#_ftn9" name="_ftnref9"><sup>9</sup></a>, including the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy S24 FE, the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6, Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5, the Galaxy Tab S10 series and the Galaxy Tab S9 series.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1"><sup style="font-size: small;">[1]</sup></a><span style="font-size: small;"> Availability may vary by market.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref2" name="_ftn2"><sup style="font-size: small;">[2]</sup></a><span style="font-size: small;"> Availability of functions supported within the apps may vary by country. Some functional widgets may require a network connection and/or Samsung Account login.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref3" name="_ftn3"><sup style="font-size: small;">[3]</sup></a><span style="font-size: small;"> Results may vary depending on model. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed. Requires internet connection and Samsung Account login. Service availability may vary by country, language or device model. Availability of supported languages may vary. Certain languages may require language pack download. </span></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref4" name="_ftn4"><sup style="font-size: small;">[4]</sup></a><span style="font-size: small;"> Writing Assist is available for Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy S24 FE, Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6, Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5, Galaxy Tab S10 series and Galaxy Tab S9 series.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref5" name="_ftn5"><sup style="font-size: small;">[5]</sup></a><span style="font-size: small;"> Drawing Assist is available for Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy S24 FE, Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6, Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5, Galaxy Tab S10 series and Galaxy Tab S9 series. Requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. A visible watermark is overlaid on the image output upon saving in order to indicate that the image is generated by AI. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref6" name="_ftn6"><sup style="font-size: small;">[6]</sup></a><span style="font-size: small;"> Audio Eraser is available in Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy S24 FE, Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6, and Galaxy Tab S10 series. Results may vary per video depending on how sounds present in the video. Samsung Account login required. Certain types of sound can be detected such as voices, music, wind, nature, crowd and noise. The actual sound detection may vary depending on audio source, and the condition of the video. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1"><sup style="font-size: small;">[7]</sup></a><span style="font-size: small;"> Internet connection and compatible operating system required. Availability may vary be device, country, and language.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref8" name="_ftn1"><sup style="font-size: small;">[8]</sup></a><span style="font-size: small;"> Currently supported languages include Korean, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, and Portuguese. Available in Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy S24 FE, Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6, and Galaxy Tab S10 series. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref9" name="_ftn9"><sup style="font-size: small;">[9]</sup></a><span style="font-size: small;"> Availability and timing may vary by market.</span></p>
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				<title>Samsung Marks a Step Forward With AI for Everyone by Introducing New Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A26 5G</title>
				<link>https://news.samsung.com/za/samsung-marks-a-step-forward-with-ai-for-everyone-by-introducing-new-galaxy-a56-5g-galaxy-a36-5g-and-galaxy-a26-5g?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=direct</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:41:30 +0000</pubDate>
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									<description><![CDATA[Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has unveiled the Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A26 5G, the latest Galaxy A series smartphones. For the first time, the]]></description>
																<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has unveiled the Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A26 5G, the latest Galaxy A series smartphones. For the first time, the Galaxy A series is integrating Awesome Intelligence—including Galaxy’s fan-favourite AI-powered features to reimagine creativity — while bringing enhanced durability and longevity, as well as robust security and privacy protections to provide a safe and long-lasting mobile experience.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-21874 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-A-series-Galaxy-A56-5G-Galaxy-A36-5G-and-Galaxy-A26-5G_main1-768x432-2-e1741612226410.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="681" /></p>
<p>“The new Galaxy A series marks an important step in our mission of AI for all, by opening Galaxy’s incredible mobile AI experiences to even more people around the world,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics. “With these awesome new features and capabilities, we are excited to unlock limitless creativity on the Galaxy A series while ensuring a safe, reliable and fun mobile experience.”</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Awesome Intelligence for Advanced Search and Creativity</strong></h3>
<p>Awesome Intelligence is the first comprehensive mobile AI exclusively available on Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A26 5G and brings users powerful, fun and easy-to-use AI tools. Powered by One UI 7, the new Awesome Intelligence features bring amazing search and visual experiences to Galaxy A series users.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>A fan-favourite on Galaxy A series devices last year, Google’s enhanced <strong>Circle to Search<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1"><span style="font-size: small;"><sup>[1]</sup></span></a>, makes it easier than ever to search and discover from the phone’s screen. With the latest upgrades, users can now get even more done on their phone. Circle to Search will quickly recognise phone numbers, email addresses and URLs on the screen so users can take action with a single tap.</strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>With the recent enhancements to Circle to Search, users can also instantly search the songs they hear without switching apps. Whether it’s a song playing on social media from their phone or music that’s playing from speakers near them, just long press the navigation bar to activate Circle to Search, then tap the music button to effortlessly identify the song name and artist.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-21876 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-A-series-Galaxy-A56-5G-Galaxy-A36-5G-and-Galaxy-A26-5G_main2-768x437.jpg" alt="" width="1049" height="699" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-A-series-Galaxy-A56-5G-Galaxy-A36-5G-and-Galaxy-A26-5G_main2-768x437.jpg 1049w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-A-series-Galaxy-A56-5G-Galaxy-A36-5G-and-Galaxy-A26-5G_main2-768x437-845x563.jpg 845w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-A-series-Galaxy-A56-5G-Galaxy-A36-5G-and-Galaxy-A26-5G_main2-768x437-768x512.jpg 768w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-A-series-Galaxy-A56-5G-Galaxy-A36-5G-and-Galaxy-A26-5G_main2-768x437-1024x682.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1049px) 100vw, 1049px" /></p>
<p>The Galaxy A series also takes the camera experience to a new level with creator-focused tools, starting with a powerful triple-camera system featuring a 50MP main lens on all devices and 10-bit HDR front lens recording on Galaxy A56 5G and Galaxy A36 5G for bright and crisp selfies. Galaxy A56 5G features leading camera technology with a 12MP ultra-wide lens, while the entire Galaxy A series empowers creativity in new and exciting ways through intelligent visual editing.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Exclusively available on Galaxy A56 5G, <strong>Best Face<a href="#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2"><span style="font-size: small;"><sup>[2]</sup></span></a> makes it easier than ever to capture the perfect group shot by selecting and combining the best expressions or features for up to five people from a motion photo. Whether someone blinked or looked away, Best Face ensures everyone looks their best in a single, seamless shot. The Galaxy A56 5G also brings enhancements to<strong> Nightography<a href="#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3"><span style="font-size: small;"><sup>[3]</sup></span></a>, </strong>with Low Noise Mode making its way to the 12MP selfie camera and additional wide camera support to capture stunning content in low-light settings.</strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong> <img class="alignnone wp-image-21878 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-A-series-Galaxy-A56-5G-Galaxy-A36-5G-and-Galaxy-A26-5G_main3F-768x432-e1741613473479.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="635" /></strong></p>
<p><strong><br />
</strong>Galaxy A 56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A26 5G all bring fine-refined <strong>Object Eraser<a href="#_ftn4" name="_ftnref4"><span style="font-size: small;"><sup>[4]</sup></span></a> , allowing users to remove unwanted distractions from photos. Whether it&#8217;s an unexpected passerby or a distracting shadow, users can manually or automatically select objects to erase, achieving a cleaner, more polished final image with just a few taps. Moreover, <strong>Filters<a href="#_ftn5" name="_ftnref5"><span style="font-size: small;"><sup>[5]</sup></span></a> </strong>enables custom filter creation by extracting colours and styles from existing photos for users to apply for a unique and personalised effect depending on mood and taste. With these intelligent tools, users can refine and enhance their photos effortlessly, bringing a new level of creativity to every shot.</strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<h3><strong>Built To Last With Upgraded Displays and Software Longevity</strong></h3>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-21882 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-A-series-Galaxy-A56-5G-Galaxy-A36-5G-and-Galaxy-A26-5G_main4-768x512-e1741613793189.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="718" /></p>
<p>Now with up to six generations of Android OS and One UI upgrades and six years of security updates, the Galaxy A series reinforces its software longevity even more. These updates add additional support toward optimising the device’s lifecycle, ensuring users can enjoy a smooth and reliable experience for years to come.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Galaxy A56 5G and Galaxy A36 5G also introduce a larger display created for a high-quality, immersive viewing experience. Both devices feature a 6.7-inch<a href="#_ftn6" name="_ftnref6"><span style="font-size: small;"><sup>[6]</sup></span></a> FHD+ Super AMOLED display with brightness levels reaching up to 1200 nits<a href="#_ftn7" name="_ftnref7"><span style="font-size: small;"><sup>[7]</sup></span></a>, allowing for a more vibrant and immersive entertainment experience. New stereo speakers further enhance the experience with rich, balanced sound.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-21883 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-A-series-Galaxy-A56-5G-Galaxy-A36-5G-and-Galaxy-A26-5G_main5F-768x432-e1741613921223.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="663" /></p>
<p>With a 5,000mAh battery included throughout the entire line-up, the new Galaxy A series is designed to keep up with users&#8217; daily routines. Galaxy A56 5G and Galaxy A36 5G support 45W charging power and Super-Fast Charge 2.0 technology, delivering even faster charging for extended use. Both models also deliver enhanced performance, as Galaxy A56 5G is powered by the Exynos 1580 chipset and Galaxy A36 5G features the Snapdragon® 6 Gen 3 Mobile Platform. A larger vapour chamber in both devices helps sustain performance, ensuring smooth gameplay, video playback, and effortless multitasking.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Beyond performance, the new Galaxy A series is built to withstand life’s unpredictable moments. For the first time, Galaxy A26 5G features an IP67 dust and water resistance rating for strong protection against the elements, matching the IP67 rating on Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A56 5G<a href="#_ftn8" name="_ftnref8"><span style="font-size: small;"><sup>[8]</sup></span></a>. Additionally, an advanced Corning® Glass cover material adds a layer of durability against scratches and cracks<a href="#_ftn9" name="_ftnref9"><span style="font-size: small;"><sup>[9]</sup></span></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Expanded Protections for Security and Privacy Assured</strong></h3>
<p>Thanks to the integration of One UI 7 on the Galaxy A series for the first time, Samsung is further supporting robust security and privacy. With Samsung Knox Vault, the Galaxy A series provides an extra, fortified layer of device safety, transparency and user choice – ensuring sensitive data always stays protected. Equipped with the latest <a href="https://www.samsungmobilepress.com/press-releases/samsung-one-ui-7-enhances-security-and-privacy-in-the-age-of-ai-giving-users-greater-transparency-and-choice">One UI 7 security and privacy features</a>, Galaxy A series users benefit from holistic protection  — including enhancements in Theft Detection, More Security Settings and other features.<a href="#_ftn10" name="_ftnref10"><span style="font-size: small;"><sup>[10]</sup></span></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Upon release, Digital Key on Galaxy A56 5G<a href="#_ftn11" name="_ftnref11"><span style="font-size: small;"><sup>[11]</sup></span></a> and Galaxy A36 5G devices<a href="#_ftn12" name="_ftnref12"><span style="font-size: small;"><sup>[12]</sup></span></a> will be available in select markets in Asia, Europe, and North America with more markets to follow.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The new Galaxy A series is available in a range of colours.<a href="#_ftn13" name="_ftnref13"><span style="font-size: small;"><sup>[13]</sup></span></a> Galaxy A56 5G is available in Awesome Black, and  Awesome Olive. Galaxy A36 5G is available in  Awesome Black, and Awesome Lime; and Galaxy A26 5G is available in Black, and  Mint .</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><u>Launch Offer</u></strong></p>
<p>For a limited time, customers purchasing the Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G, or Galaxy A26 5G can take advantage of the exciting launch offer where they can buy the Galaxy A56, A36, or A26 on contract and get the Galaxy Tab A9 LTE for only R49 or receive the Galaxy Fit3 for just R499 on non-contract purchases.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Act fast—this exclusive deal is available for a short period at select retailers and network providers!To find out more about Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G, Galaxy A26 5G and other Galaxy smartphones, please visit: <a href="https://news.samsung.com/za/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Samsung Newsroom</a>, <a href="https://www.samsungmobilepress.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Samsung Mobile Press</a> and <a href="https://www.samsung.com/za" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Samsung.com</a>.</p>
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<p><a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1"><span><sup style="font-size: small;">[1]</sup></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> Circle to Search is a trademark of Google LLC. Sequences shortened and simulated. Results for illustrative purposes only. Service availability may vary by country, language, device model. Requires internet connection. Users may need to update Android and Google app to the latest version. Results may vary depending on visual or audio matches. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed. Works on compatible apps and surfaces, and with ambient music only. Will not identify music coming through headphones or if phone volume is off.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref2" name="_ftn2"><span><sup style="font-size: small;">[2]</sup></span></a><span style="font-size: small;">Best Face feature is available exclusively on the Galaxy A56 5G device from the Galaxy A series. Best Face is only available for photos taken with Motion Photo turned on. The feature does not generate new facial expressions but selects from frames within the Motion Photo video clip. It can recognise up to five</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref3" name="_ftn3"><span><sup style="font-size: small;">[3]</sup></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> Results may vary depending on light condition and/or shooting conditions including multiple subjects, being out of focus or moving subjects.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref4" name="_ftn4"><span><sup style="font-size: small;">[4]</sup></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> Results may vary based on the images and the object you&#8217;re trying to remove.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref5" name="_ftn5"><span><sup style="font-size: small;">[5]</sup></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> Filters feature is unavailable in the 3:4 64MP aspect ratio setting. Its availability might differ based on your device model and software version. Filter availability may vary based on resolution and aspect ratio settings.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref6" name="_ftn6"><span><sup style="font-size: small;">[6]</sup></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> Measured diagonally, the screen size is 6.7&#8243; in the full rectangle and 6.5&#8243; accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and the camera hole.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref7" name="_ftn7"><span><sup style="font-size: small;">[7]</sup></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> 1,200 nits at HBM (High Brightness Mode).</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref8" name="_ftn8"><span><sup style="font-size: small;">[8]</sup></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> Based on lab test conditions for submersion in up to 1 metre of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use. Water and dust resistance of the device is not permanent and may diminish over time due to normal wear and tear.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref9" name="_ftn9"><span><sup style="font-size: small;">[9]</sup></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus®+ is applied to the front and rear of Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A26 5G.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref10" name="_ftn10"><span><sup style="font-size: small;">[10]</sup></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> Availability, features and specifications provided in the article are subject to change and may vary by market and/or model.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref11" name="_ftn11"><span><sup style="font-size: small;">[11]</sup></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> Digital Key rollout for Galaxy A56 5G begins in Korea, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, and Italy. Features may vary depending on each country or region</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref12" name="_ftn12"><span><sup style="font-size: small;">[12]</sup></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> Digital Key rollout for Galaxy A36 5G begins in Korea, UAE, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and the United States. Featuremay vary depending on each country or region</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref13" name="_ftn13"><span><sup style="font-size: small;">[13]</sup></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> Colour and model availability may vary depending on country, region, or carrier.</span></p>
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				<title>Galaxy Buds3 Series Offers Enhanced Convenience on the Galaxy S25 Series</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:29:03 +0000</pubDate>
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									<description><![CDATA[The Galaxy S25 series has redefined how we interact with our phones and the world around us, helping elevate the power of Galaxy AI[i] to the next level. These]]></description>
																<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Galaxy S25 series has redefined how we interact with our phones and the world around us, helping elevate the power of Galaxy AI<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1"><span><sup>[i]</sup></span></a> to the next level. These more natural, context-aware and personalised mobile experiences bring new possibilities to Samsung’s full device ecosystem, including the Galaxy Buds3 series.</p>
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<p>And now, with the rollout of One UI 7, you can access the most convenient and intelligent audio with Galaxy Buds3 and Buds3 Pro. Easily change sound settings on the quick settings panel and have your preferences applied to specific apps, all for your convenience. Plus, users can enjoy the more accessible, personalised audio experience enabled by Adapt sound feature.</p>
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<p>Let’s take a closer look at how the Galaxy Buds3 series can enhance and transform your everyday soundscape.</p>
<h3></h3>
<h3><strong>New Features for Advanced Customisation and Convenient Control</strong></h3>
<h4><strong>Adjust Sound Settings with More Convenience   </strong></h4>
<p>Fine-tuning your audio should be quick and easy so you can enjoy whatever you’re listening to anytime, anywhere. Galaxy Buds3 series makes the job much simpler with One UI 7, eliminating the need to separately access the Galaxy Wearable app on your smartphone each time you want to adjust the settings for your device. Now for the first time, conveniently adjust volume, noise control, and sound settings all from your device’s quick settings panel for a hassle-free listening experience.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>How to Adjust</em><em> Buds Setting on Quick settings panel</em></p>
<ol>
<li>Open <strong>Q</strong><strong>uick settings panel </strong>on your connected smartphone</li>
<li>Touch and hold the <strong>Volume </strong><strong>slider </strong>in the panel</li>
<li>Tap which setting you would like to change</li>
</ol>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-21818 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Buds3-series-One-UI-7_main1.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="625" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Buds3-series-One-UI-7_main1.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Buds3-series-One-UI-7_main1-901x563.jpg 901w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Buds3-series-One-UI-7_main1-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
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<h3><strong>Personalise Sound Settings for Specific Apps</strong></h3>
<p>Sound setting preferences often vary by the app you’re using. For instance, when listening to music you may prefer the bass turned high, but when watching a movie, you prefer a more immersive 360-degree sound experience. With <strong>App sound settings</strong>, you no longer need to adjust sound settings each time you visit an app. Simply set your sound preferences for individual apps<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1"><span><sup>[ii]</sup></span></a> once via quick settings panel, and the Galaxy Buds3 series will automatically apply them whenever the app starts playing media. A first-of-its-kind feature, this capability delivers a more seamless daily audio routine, tailored to your liking.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>How to Use App sound settings</em></p>
<ol>
<li>Open <strong>Quick settings panel </strong>on your connected smartphone</li>
<li>Touch the <strong>Earbuds icon</strong> in the media panel or touch and hold the <strong>Volume </strong><strong>slider </strong>above the media panel</li>
<li>Tap on the sound setting you would like to adjust for the application that is being played.</li>
</ol>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-21819 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Buds3-series-One-UI-7_main2.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="625" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Buds3-series-One-UI-7_main2.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Buds3-series-One-UI-7_main2-901x563.jpg 901w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Buds3-series-One-UI-7_main2-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
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<h3><strong>Tailored Sound for Personal Hearing Needs </strong></h3>
<p>One UI 7 expands ambient sound capabilities even further with the updated <strong>Adapt sound feature<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1"><span><sup>[iii]</sup></span></a>, allowing you to curate the personalised sound experience with clearer and more accurate sound when on calls or watching videos so you don’t miss a line of dialogue. The advanced hearing test helps you create your own sound profile unique to you, or if you’re pressed for time, simply choose from three preset profiles based on your age groups.</strong></p>
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<p><em>How to Enable Adapt sound 1</em></p>
<ol>
<li>Open the <strong>Galaxy Wearable app</strong> on your connected smartphone</li>
<li>Tap on <strong>Earbuds settings</strong></li>
<li>Tap on <strong>Accessibility </strong></li>
<li>Tap on <strong>Adapt sound</strong></li>
<li>Choose among three <strong>preset profiles</strong> or do <strong>Hearing test</strong></li>
</ol>
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<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-21820 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Buds3-series-One-UI-7_main3-e1741354130860.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="625" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>How to Enable Adapt sound 2</em></p>
<ol>
<li>Open the <strong>Galaxy Wearable app</strong> on your connected smartphone</li>
<li>Tap on <strong>Sound quality and effects</strong></li>
<li>Tap on <strong>Adapt sound</strong></li>
<li>Choose among three <strong>preset profiles</strong> or do <strong>Hearing test</strong></li>
</ol>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>An Intelligent Audio Experience for All</strong></h3>
<p>With the power of Galaxy AI, the Galaxy Buds3 series not only offers greater convenience, but supports enhanced communication with features that eliminate language barriers and enrich sound regardless of how you wear your earbuds or your environment, for more intelligently tailored moments.</p>
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<h4>Seamless Communication in 20 Languages</h4>
<p>With <strong>Interpreter<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1"><span><sup>[iv]</sup></span></a> in Listening mode, language barriers are no longer an obstacle. Whether listening to a lecture in a foreign language or having a conversation with someone in another language, Interpreter in Listening Mode allows you to hear the translation directly through your Galaxy Buds plugged into your ears without needing to look at your smartphone. Now, you can focus solely on the conversation and engage with others face-to-face.</strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>How to Use Interpreter in Listening mode</em></p>
<ol>
<li>Open the <strong>Interpreter app</strong> on your connected smartphone</li>
<li>Place the earbuds in your ears</li>
<li>Tap on <strong>Listening mode </strong>on the left side</li>
<li>Select your <strong>desired language</strong></li>
<li>Tap on the<strong> microphone icon </strong>to start the translation</li>
<li>Tap on the<strong> microphone icon again</strong> to stop the translation</li>
<li>Pause, resume the translation using the <strong>Buds’ </strong><strong>pinch</strong><strong> control</strong></li>
</ol>
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<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-21821" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Buds3-series-One-UI-7_main4-901x563.jpg" alt="" width="901" height="563" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Buds3-series-One-UI-7_main4-901x563.jpg 901w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Buds3-series-One-UI-7_main4-768x480.jpg 768w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Buds3-series-One-UI-7_main4.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 901px) 100vw, 901px" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Intelligently Optimised Sound, Anytime, Anywhere</strong></h3>
<p>Regardless of how you choose to wear your earbuds, the microphones in the Galaxy Buds3 series analyse both internal and external sound in real time to apply the optimal sound and Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) through <strong>Adaptive EQ</strong> and <strong>Adaptive ANC </strong>for each user.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>What’s more, Galaxy Buds3 Pro can intelligently optimise sound in any environment. You can still enjoy your music fully when walking at a park, with <strong>Adaptive Noise Control </strong>constantly analysing surrounding sound and automatically adjusting the optimal level of noise without you needing to make any manual adjustments. <strong>Siren Detect<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1"><span><sup>[v]</sup></span></a> </strong>automatically recognises emergency siren or your voice and raises the ambient sound, allowing you to stay aware of your surroundings or focus your attention on your conversation.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>How to Enable Adaptive Noise Control </em></p>
<ol>
<li>Open the <strong>Galaxy Wearable app</strong> on your connected smartphone</li>
<li>Tap on <strong>Adaptive</strong></li>
</ol>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em>How to Enable Siren Detect</em></p>
<ol>
<li>Open the <strong>Galaxy Wearable app</strong> on your connected smartphone</li>
<li>Tap on <strong>Auto switch to ambient sound</strong></li>
<li>Select <strong>Siren detect</strong></li>
</ol>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em>How to Enable Voice Detect</em></p>
<ol>
<li>Open the <strong>Galaxy Wearable app</strong> on your connected smartphone</li>
<li>Tap on <strong>Auto switch to ambient sound</strong></li>
<li>Select <strong>Voice detect</strong></li>
</ol>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-21822 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Buds3-series-One-UI-7_main5.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="625" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Buds3-series-One-UI-7_main5.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Buds3-series-One-UI-7_main5-901x563.jpg 901w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Samsung-Mobile-Galaxy-Buds3-series-One-UI-7_main5-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Sound Innovation for Everyone</strong></h3>
<p>With the launch of the Galaxy S25 series, Samsung has set a new standard for mobile AI, introducing a true AI companion that offers the most natural and effortless interactions between you and your world. As these intuitive and intelligent capabilities spread across the Galaxy ecosystem, the Galaxy Buds series will remain at the forefront of sound innovation — unlocking immersive and convenient audio experience for all.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1"><span><sup style="font-size: small;">[i]</sup></span></a><span style="font-size: small;">Galaxy AI features will be provided for free until the end of 2025 on supported Samsung Galaxy devices. Different terms may apply for AI features provided by third parties.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn2"><span><sup style="font-size: small;">[ii]</sup></span></a><span style="font-size: small;">Availability of functions may vary by apps. Some functional widgets may require a network connection and/or Samsung Account login.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn3"><span><sup style="font-size: small;">[iii]</sup></span></a><span style="font-size: small;">Adapt Sound feature is available on Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro only.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn4"><span><sup style="font-size: small;">[iv]</sup></span></a><span style="font-size: small;">Interpreter requires Samsung Account login. Certain languages may require language pack download. Service availability may vary by language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed. Audio interpretation is only available when wearing Buds and connected to a Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Interpreter feature is not directly provided by Buds themselves.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn5"><span><sup style="font-size: small;">[v]</sup></span></a><span style="font-size: small;">Adaptive Noise Control, Voice Detect and Siren Detect features are only available on Samsung Galaxy Buds3Pro. Adaptive Noise Control, Voice Detect and Siren Detect are all off by default.</span></p>
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				<title>Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Arrives Locally</title>
				<link>https://news.samsung.com/za/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-arrives-locally?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=direct</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:41:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Drawing Assist]]></category>
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									<description><![CDATA[Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced the local availability of the new Galaxy S25 series. Together with One UI 7, Gemini is officially available at]]></description>
																<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced the local availability of the new Galaxy S25 series. Together with One UI 7, Gemini is officially available at launch in 46 languages,<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1"><span><sup>[1]</sup></span></a> making it easier than ever to perform seamless interactions across Samsung and Google apps.</p>
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<p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-21661 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/DSCF2253-e1741000043180.jpg" alt="" width="3000" height="2000" /><br />
“The Galaxy S25 series is a fundamental shift in how we interact with our phones,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “We are thrilled to see how our users will enjoy this true AI companion that offers seamless and intuitive solutions in their daily lives.”</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>On the Galaxy S25 series, AI agents with multimodal capabilities are integrated within the <strong>One UI 7<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1"><span><sup>[2]</sup></span></a> platform to perform complex tasks seamlessly across apps and enable natural user interactions through speech, text, videos and images. <strong>Now Brief<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1"><span><sup>[3]</sup></span></a> provides tailored suggestions to guide through the day and <strong>Now Bar<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1"><span><sup>[4]</sup></span></a> offers a new hub for ongoing activities. From enhanced productivity with <strong>Writing Assist<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1"><span><sup>[5]</sup></span></a> the expanded capabilities of  <strong>Galaxy AI</strong><a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1"><span><sup>[6]</sup></span></a> continue to empower users in every aspect of their daily lives.</strong></strong></strong></strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Interactions with the Galaxy S25 series are also more intuitive. With just a single command, <strong>Gemini<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1"><span><sup>[7]</sup></span></a> can effortlessly find a user’s favourite sports team’s schedule and add it to Samsung Calendar. Additionally, Google’s enhanced <strong>Circle to Search<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1"><span><sup>[8]</sup></span></a> now gives users more helpful information with AI Overviews and one-tap actions.</strong></strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-21663 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/DSCF1310-e1739871421792.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="667" /></p>
<p>The Galaxy S25 series further refines and enhances the core capabilities that define the Galaxy experience. Powering the Galaxy S25 series globally, the <strong>Snapdragon</strong><sup>®</sup><strong> 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy </strong>fuels on-device processing for more responsive AI experiences. With unique customisations for Galaxy, including <strong>ProScaler<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1"><span><sup>[9]</sup></span></a> and Samsung’s mobile Digital Natural Image engine (<strong>mDNIe</strong>), the Galaxy S25 series boasts enhanced AI image processing and display power efficiency. The newly introduced <strong>50MP ultrawide camera</strong> sensor for the Galaxy S25 Ultra delivers epic shots from every range in exceptional clarity, while professional grade controls like <strong>Virtual Aperture</strong> and <strong>Samsung Log</strong> turn any photo or video into the ultimate visual experience.</strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Galaxy S25 series is the industry’s first smartphone lineup to support <a href="https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?k=87ec22d2-e66737fd-87eda99d-74fe485cbfe7-ecc523013c0ba672&amp;q=1&amp;e=7a5c26d0-7886-48e6-8c42-1b6fc55f0092&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fcontentcredentials.org%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Content Credentials</a>, based on the open technical standard from the <a href="https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?k=c511eb41-a49afe6e-c510600e-74fe485cbfe7-d1280a0029ec613d&amp;q=1&amp;e=7a5c26d0-7886-48e6-8c42-1b6fc55f0092&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fc2pa.org%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity</a> (C2PA). Samsung has also joined the C2PA as a member, alongside industry leaders including Adobe, Microsoft, OpenAI, Google, Publicis Groupe and more, all collaborating to establish Content Credentials as the universal standard for digital content provenance. In line with its commitment to responsible mobile AI innovation, Samsung adopted this standard to enhance transparency for content created and edited with generative AI.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Starting February 14, the Galaxy S25 series will be widely available through carriers and retailers and on Samsung websites. Galaxy S25 Ultra is available in Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Whitesilver and Titanium Gray. Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ come in Navy, Silver Shadow, Icyblue and Mint.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>All Galaxy S25 devices will come with six months of Gemini Advanced and 2TB of cloud storage at no extra cost. Gemini Advanced comes with Samsung’s most capable AI models and priority access to the newest features like Gems, custom AI experts for any topic, and Deep Research, which acts as a personal AI research assistant.</p>
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<p><a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1"><span><sup style="font-size: small;">[1]</sup></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> Supported languages include Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified / Traditional), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Farsi, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kannada, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Malayalam, Marathi, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu and Vietnamese.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1"><span><sup style="font-size: small;">[2]</sup></span></a><span style="font-size: small;">The official One UI 7 release will commence with the latest Galaxy S series devices. The update is expected to gradually roll out to other Galaxy devices.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1"><span><sup style="font-size: small;">[3]</sup></span></a><span style="font-size: small;">Now Brief feature requires Samsung Account login. Service availability may vary by country, language, device model, or apps. Some features may require a network connection.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1"><span><sup style="font-size: small;">[4]</sup></span></a><span style="font-size: small;">Availability of functions supported within the apps may vary by country. Some functional widgets may require a network connection and/or Samsung Account login.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1"><span><sup style="font-size: small;">[5]</sup></span></a><span style="font-size: small;">Drawing Assist feature requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. A visible watermark is overlaid on the image output upon saving in order to indicate that the image is generated by AI. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1"><span><sup style="font-size: small;">[6]</sup></span></a><span style="font-size: small;">Samsung Account login may be required to use certain Samsung AI features. Samsung does not make any promises, assurances or guarantees as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the output provided by AI features. Availability of Galaxy AI features may vary depending on the region/country, OS/One UI version, device model and phone carrier. Some function availability may vary by device model. Galaxy AI service may be limited for minors in certain regions with age restrictions over AI usage. Galaxy AI features will be provided for free until the end of 2025 on supported Samsung Galaxy devices. Different terms may apply for AI features provided by third parties.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1"><span><sup style="font-size: small;">[7]</sup></span></a><span style="font-size: small;">Gemini Extensions feature availability varies based on content. Internet connection, Android device, and set up required. Language availability varies. Results for illustrative purposes and may vary. Check responses for accuracy.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1"><span><sup style="font-size: small;">[8]</sup></span></a><span style="font-size: small;">Sequences shortened and simulated. Results for illustrative purposes only. Service availability may vary by country, language, or device model. Requires internet connection. Users may need to update Android and Google app to the latest version. Results may vary depending on visual or audio matches. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed. Works on compatible apps and surfaces, and with ambient music only. Will not identify music coming through headphones or if phone volume is off.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1"><span><sup style="font-size: small;">[9]</sup></span></a><span style="font-size: small;">ProScaler feature is supported on Galaxy S25+ and Ultra models. Image quality can be enhanced up to QHD+, depending on the screen resolution setting of the device.</span></p>
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				<title>How a True AI Companion Can Unleash Your Creativity</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 16:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
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									<description><![CDATA[    For over a decade, people all over the world have consistently enhanced their productivity and creativity by turning to Galaxy smartphones. Chief]]></description>
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<p>For over a decade, people all over the world have consistently enhanced their productivity and creativity by turning to Galaxy smartphones. Chief among them, the Galaxy S Ultra series, which is built on a legacy of innovation of our Galaxy Note series has become synonymous with boundless creativity and is loved by countless Galaxy fans.</p>
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<p>With its incredible power, expansive screen and iconic S Pen, Galaxy S Ultra is renowned for helping people seamlessly follow their inspirations or capture ideas anytime, anywhere – even without unlocking the phone and digging for a note-taking app.</p>
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<h3><strong>Creativity Like Never Before</strong></h3>
<p>Last year, Samsung Electronics introduced <a href="https://www.samsungmobilepress.com/press-releases/enter-the-new-era-of-mobile-ai-with-samsung-galaxy-s24-series" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Galaxy AI</a>, ushering a new era of mobile experiences. This groundbreaking technology helped the Galaxy S Ultra series evolve into an even more indispensable tool for maximising creative freedom. And now, your creativity is about to reach new heights.</p>
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<p>Sketch to Image, now integrated into Drawing Assist, is now evolving. Utilising more than a single input, like drawing with the S Pen or one’s finger, to a multimodal experience. Now, users can breathe life into their ideas by sketching them, describing the image they want with text or using voice commands to tell their Galaxy smartphone what to draw. If it can be envisioned, Galaxy AI can create it.</p>
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<p>Let’s say you just want to really let your imagination run wild. With Galaxy AI’s multimodal capabilities, you can draw a cat using S Pen and then, type a “spacesuit” to put that cat in a space suit and send it to outer space. Or picture your dream home. Using the S Pen, you make a quick drawing of the facade. But maybe you’re not sure where you want that dream home to be. Simply type some possible locations, like “by the beach” or “up in the mountains” and Drawing Assist will help you see your future home in a new light.</p>
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<h3><strong>From Note to Ultra and Beyond</strong></h3>
<p>This level of creative freedom is built on a legacy of innovation that began in 2011, when we introduced the Galaxy Note to redefine what was creatively possible on a smartphone. That power and spirit of innovation lives on through the Galaxy S Ultra series, and it continues to evolve with Galaxy AI.</p>
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<p>With One UI 7, Samsung’s first integrated AI platform, Galaxy smartphones will become true AI companions that understand natural language through text, speech, and images. They will set a new standard of multimodal mobile AI for unprecedented creativity. But this is just a preview &#8211; tune into Galaxy Unpacked on January 22 to see how the next Galaxy S series can truly unleash your creativity.</p>
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				<title>The First Step Towards True AI Companion</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:14:21 +0000</pubDate>
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																<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Imagine having less stress and more time. Picture getting the help you need before you have to ask. In the era of mobile AI, the freedom to focus on what matters most to you isn’t a dream, it’s reality – and it’s coming soon to Galaxy.</p>
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<p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-21095 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Samsung-Mobile-One-UI-7-Beta-Program-Now-Bar_main1-1.gif" alt="" width="864" height="486" /></p>
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<p>A few weeks ago, we launched the <a href="https://news.samsung.com/za/samsung-one-ui-7-beta-starts-to-roll-out-showcasing-the-glimpse-of-future-of-mobile-ai" target="_blank" rel="noopener">One UI 7 beta program</a>. It marked the start of a new era with the first AI-integrated operating system, a true AI platform that vastly improves mobile experiences for users through unprecedented personalization.</p>
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<p>Galaxy’s approach to AI personalization, from our launch of the first AI phone to our continuous innovation of on-device AI, is to never compromise on privacy. We know you want the benefits of mobile AI that truly understands you. You want a phone, tailored to your lifestyle, that adds to what you can do while removing everyday barriers – all with no risk of personal information being misused.</p>
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<p>In anticipation of the next standard-setting Galaxy S series smartphones, we’re giving Galaxy users greater peace of mind alongside greater personalization. That’s why we’ve created the <strong>Personal Data <span>Engine</span></strong>, a powerful privacy advancement that ensures on-device, cross-app personal data protection.</p>
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<p>Personalized data is stored in a secure space, carefully safeguarded by an encryption key that’s managed by <strong>Knox Vault</strong>. That’s the same trusted platform used to secure the most sensitive information on your smartphone, such as your biometric data. And as an added layer of protection, <strong>post-quantum cryptography</strong> future-proofs the security of your data against rising quantum computing threats.</p>
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<p>On this fortified foundation of privacy, we’re opening up more possibilities for mobile experiences tailored to your life, only with Galaxy.</p>
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<p>One defining element of One UI 7 is the <strong>Now Bar</strong>, which gives personalization a new meaning by seamlessly integrating your everyday actions and most-used apps into your lock screen. It’s where you’ll control your entertainment, time your next personal best workout, get directions to your next meeting, or start communicating in other languages.</p>
<p>The Now Bar will also be an access point for the most comprehensively insightful experiences ever on Galaxy. Now your phone won’t just ping you, it will power your lifestyle.</p>
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<p>Imagine you’re packing for a trip from Seoul, Korea, to San Jose, California. While you get ready, your phone offers a prompt to create a folder of your essential apps for quicker access. So you don’t miss your flight, it lets you know when it’s time to leave for the airport. It even provides a curated travel playlist to set the mood for your long flight.</p>
<p>With a single swipe, you can access the weather forecast – no need to search or check various apps. Throughout your trip, your phone captures the magic of each moment, and as each day winds down, it helps you relive the highlights.</p>
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<p>Morning and night, Galaxy AI will keep you both informed and inspired with actionable tips and recommendations<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1"><span><sup>[1]</sup></span></a> uniquely tailored to your life. Game-changing personalization with privacy you can always trust. This is the next evolution of Galaxy AI.</p>
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<p><a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1"><span><sup style="font-size: small;">[1]</sup></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> Some features may require Samsung Account login. Service availability may vary by country, language, device model, apps.</span></p>
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