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				<title>Samsung One UI 6.1.1 Expands Latest Galaxy AI Features to Even More Users Around the World</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 11:43:32 +0000</pubDate>
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									<description><![CDATA[  Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the expansion of One UI 6.1.1[1], which will bring the latest Galaxy AI features to more Galaxy devices]]></description>
																<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-20201 aligncenter" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Thumb-Upscaled-845x563.jpeg" alt="" width="845" height="563" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Thumb-Upscaled-845x563.jpeg 845w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Thumb-Upscaled-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Thumb-Upscaled-1024x683.jpeg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px" /></p>
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<p>Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the expansion of One UI 6.1.1<a href="#_edn1" name="_ednref1"><span><sup>[1]</sup></span></a>, which will bring the latest Galaxy AI features to more Galaxy devices through a new update. With the rollout beginning in September, the update will extend the AI features of Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 to previous models including the Galaxy S24 series, S23 series, S23 FE, Z Fold5, Z Flip5 and Tab S9 series. With the latest advanced features across communication, productivity and creativity, the updated OS will elevate every mobile experience for users to deliver greater intelligence and convenience.</p>
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<h3><strong>Intuitive Communication Without Barriers</strong></h3>
<p>Communicating with someone in another language is simple and easy with Galaxy AI. Interpreter<a href="#_edn2" name="_ednref2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> offers <strong>Listening Mode</strong> which will now be available on all expanded devices, and one-way translation — whether listening to a presentation. With <strong>Chat Assist</strong>, users can easily draft emails, social media posts, and more using Composer<a href="#_edn3" name="_ednref3"><sup>[3]</sup></a>. Users can simply input a few keywords and Galaxy AI will generate a full message based on tone and personal style<a href="#_edn4" name="_ednref4"><span><sup>[4]</sup></span></a> for review. <strong>Suggested</strong> replies<a href="#_edn5" name="_ednref5"><sup>[5]</sup></a>, previously only available on Galaxy Z Flip6, will now be available on Galaxy S24 series devices — offering quick replies from the wrist when connected to Galaxy Watch7 or Galaxy Watch Ultra.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Powerful Productivity From Anywhere</strong></h3>
<p>The latest expansion of Galaxy AI features can transform any Galaxy device into a powerful productivity tool. <strong>Note</strong> Assist<a href="#_edn6" name="_ednref6"><sup>[6]</sup></a> makes time-consuming meeting notes a thing of the past, enabling translation and note summaries, while the newly added transcript feature can quickly create notes based on voice recordings. For added convenience, <strong>PDF Overlay Translation</strong><a href="#_edn7" name="_ednref7"><sup>[7]</sup></a> can effortlessly translate and overlay text in PDF files or even translate text in images and graphs. And <strong>Sketch to Image</strong><a href="#_edn8" name="_ednref8"><span><sup>[8]</sup></span></a> helps enhance photos by generating a selection of image options that perfectly complement the original image based on simple sketches. Also, the advanced search capabilities of <strong>Circle to Search</strong><a href="#_edn9" name="_ednref9"><sup>[9]</sup></a> with Google quickly generate search results  and now offer step-by-step instructions for solving complex math problems, as well as newly added <strong>Sound Search</strong><a href="#_edn10" name="_ednref10"><span><sup>[10]</sup></span></a>feature.</p>
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<h3><strong>Advanced Creativity Made Easy </strong></h3>
<p>Galaxy AI is enabling everyday users to create professional-grade content, whether they&#8217;re an amateur photographer or aspiring content creator. Instantly create portraits in a variety of styles such as 3D cartoon or watercolor with <strong>Portrait Studio</strong><a href="#_edn11" name="_ednref11"><sup>[11]</sup></a>Plus, <strong>Instant Slow-mo</strong><a href="#_edn12" name="_ednref12"><span><sup>[12]</sup></span></a>users can seamlessly slow a video down while maintaining smooth image quality before quickly saving and sharing in just a few simple steps.</p>
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<h3><strong>Availability</strong></h3>
<p>The software update for the Samsung Galaxy S24 series will begin rolling out in Korea on September 5, followed by North America and Europe on September 9. Software updates for additional Galaxy devices and countries will be available in the coming weeks.</p>
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<p><a href="#_ednref1" name="_edn1"><span style="font-size: small;">[1]</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> The updated software version will be displayed as One UI 6.1 for the Galaxy S24 series, S23 series, and S23 FE, and One UI 6.1.1 for the Z Fold5, Z Flip5, and Tab S9 series.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ednref2" name="_edn2"><span style="font-size: small;">[2]</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. Availability and supported features may vary by country, region or carrier. Availability of supported languages may vary.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ednref3" name="_edn3"><span style="font-size: small;">[3]</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> Composer requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. Service availability may vary by language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ednref4" name="_edn4"><span style="font-size: small;">[4]</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> Tone suggesting feature in Chat Assist requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. Must meet length requirements to activate feature. Service availability may vary by language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ednref5" name="_edn5"><span style="font-size: small;">[5]</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> Suggested Replies feature for Chat Assist requires network connection to receive messages. It can suggest replies with or without a network connection once the messages are received by the device. Samsung Account login required. Service availability may vary by language and app. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ednref6" name="_edn6"><span style="font-size: small;">[6]</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> Features for Note Assist require a network connection and Samsung Account login. Service availability may vary by language. Voice recording feature in the Samsung Notes app may not be supported in some countries. Summarizing feature is activated when a certain number of characters is met and is under the character limit. Audio files must be under 3 hours in duration to be processed. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ednref7" name="_edn7"><span style="font-size: small;">[7]</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> Overlay translation not supported for PDF files secured with password.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ednref8" name="_edn8"><span style="font-size: small;">[8]</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> Sketch to Image requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. Editing with Sketch to Image may result in a resized photo up to 12MP. 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="#_ednref9" name="_edn9"><span style="font-size: small;">[9]</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> Sequences shortened and simulated. Results for illustrative purposes only. Results may vary depending on visual matches. Requires internet connection. Users may need to update Android to the latest version. Product functionality may be dependent on app and device settings. Some functions may not be compatible with certain apps. Availability of the service varies by country and language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed. Circle to Search is not available via FlexWindow.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ednref10" name="_edn10"><span style="font-size: small;">[10]</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> Sound Search will be rolled out across regions and models on an ongoing basis to ensure feature accuracy and performance.</span></p>
<p><a href="#_ednref11" name="_edn11"><span style="font-size: small;">[11]</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> Portrait Studio requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. Supports JPG, HEIC (HEIF), BMP and PNG files. The background must not be transparent. Editing with Generative Portrait results in a resized photo up to 12MP. 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="#_ednref12" name="_edn12"><span style="font-size: small;">[12]</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> Instant Slow-mo feature is available on Samsung Video Player and Samsung Gallery. May not be available on certain video file types. Accuracy of results not guaranteed.</span></p>
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				<title>One UI 6.1 Brings Galaxy AI From S24 Series to Even More Galaxy Devices</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 08:47:02 +0000</pubDate>
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									<description><![CDATA[Samsung Electronics has announced the availability of One UI 6.1, bringing Galaxy AI to even more Galaxy smartphones and tablets. Galaxy AI, the premium mobile]]></description>
																<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Samsung Electronics has announced the availability of One UI 6.1, bringing Galaxy AI to even more Galaxy smartphones and tablets. Galaxy AI, the premium mobile AI experiences introduced on the recent Galaxy S24 series, will expand to the Galaxy S22 series, the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 foldable phones, and the Galaxy Tab S8 series tablets.</p>
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<p>The One UI 6.1 update puts the following popular Galaxy AI features into the hands of more users around the world: Circle to Search with Google, Chat Assist, Interpreter, Live Translate, Note Assist, Transcript Assist, Browsing Assist, Generative Edit, Edit Suggestion and AI-Generated Wallpaper.</p>
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<p><img class="aligncenter" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/global/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/One-UI-6.1-Update_main1.jpg" /></p>
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<h3><strong>Barrier-Free Communication and Productivity Taken to a New Level</strong></h3>
<p>Galaxy AI makes communication a bridge by offering features that deliver messages across straightforward in any language. Traveling abroad no longer needs to be a daunting prospect with <strong>Interpreter</strong> converting speech into translated text on a split screen. <strong>Live Translate</strong> offers instant voice and text translations over phone calls, while <strong>Chat Assist</strong> helps users’ message in different languages and adjust message tone.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>More users can also benefit from its game-changing productivity and information access. <strong>Circle to Search with Google</strong> streamlines social media and internet interaction with a simple and intuitive gesture while <strong>Note Assist</strong> simplifies organisation tasks with auto-formatting and summarisation features. <strong>Browsing Assist</strong> adeptly summarises and translates articles on a webpage and with <strong>Transcript Assist</strong>, users can effortlessly create accurate meeting summaries and translations.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Justin Hume, Vice President for Mobile eXperience at Samsung Electronics South Africa, said this is in line with the company’s commitment to opening access to its best innovations to more consumers. &#8220;We are thrilled to unveil the extension of these incredible AI features to more of our devices, which marks a significant milestone in our commitment to enhancing user experiences. With Galaxy AI now extending its reach to more Galaxy smartphones and tablets, we&#8217;re empowering users with smarter, more intuitive interactions, truly making everyday tasks a seamless delight.&#8221;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Availability</strong></h3>
<p>The update will begin rolling out from early May on the Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy Z Fold4, Galaxy Z Flip4 and the Galaxy Tab S8 series.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>For more information about Galaxy AI, visit: <a href="https://news.samsung.com/za/">Samsung Newsroom</a><span>,</span> <a href="https://www.samsungmobilepress.com/press-releases/samsung-galaxy-tab-s6-lite-2024-style-and-function-in-a-compact-package">Samsungmobilepress.com</a> and <a href="https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/">Samsung.com</a></p>
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				<title>One UI 5 Gets Personal: Bringing You More Ways to Create Your Own Mobile Experiences</title>
				<link>https://news.samsung.com/za/one-ui-5-gets-personal-bringing-you-more-ways-to-create-your-own-mobile-experiences?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=direct</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2022 09:14:50 +0000</pubDate>
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									<description><![CDATA[One UI 5 Gets Personal: Bringing You More Ways to Create Your Own Mobile Experiences    JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – In today’s world, our smartphones]]></description>
																<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>One UI 5 Gets Personal: Bringing You More Ways to Create Your Own Mobile Experiences</strong><strong> </strong></em></h3>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>JOHANNESBURG, South Africa –</strong> In today’s world, our smartphones have become indispensable. They may be small, but they are capable of holding our entire world within them. This is why Samsung Electronics initially developed One UI in order to better connect innovative hardware with intuitive and easy-to-use software that gives people greater control over their mobile devices.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>In upcoming weeks, Samsung is excited to be bringing their latest One UI offering, One UI 5, to the millions of Galaxy users around the world with new features that offer everyone the freedom to choose their own mobile experience.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Here’s what to expect from One UI 5;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Use Your Phone Your Way</strong></h3>
<p>One UI 5 represents Samsung’s most personalised mobile experience yet, designed to give people greater options for tailoring their devices exactly how they’d like – and this begins with communication.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The new <strong>Bixby Text Call<sup>1</sup></strong> feature allows users to communicate in the manner that is most convenient to them. With Bixby Text Call, you can answer phone calls simply by typing a message. Samsung’s intelligent platform Bixby converts the text to audio and shares it directly with the caller on the line on your behalf and shows you what the caller is saying by converting their voice to text. This feature is perfect for those moments when you need to communicate but can’t or can’t necessarily be heard, such as when in a library or at a noisy concert. With this feature, you can take your calls in any environment without being disruptive or missing a beat.</p>
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<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-15624" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/1n.gif" alt="" width="1000" height="563" /></p>
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<p>What you need from your device can change throughout the day. The features you utilise for your morning routine to get you up and active might not be the same as what keeps you focused during the working day. With the <strong>Routines</strong>, you can trigger a sequence of actions on your device based on your activities, and with One UI 5’s <strong>Modes</strong>, you can create <strong>customised settings for different parts of your life</strong> from sleeping and relaxing to exercising and driving.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>For example, while you’re exercising, your priority might be to mute notifications in order to stay in the zone and playing music. Alternatively, when it’s time for bed, turning off sounds and turning on Dark mode can help you wind down.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-15625" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2n.gif" alt="" width="1000" height="563" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>One UI 5 also offers a <strong>fresh, new look and feel</strong> that makes the user experience more welcoming and seamless. From bolder, simpler app icons to a streamlined colour scheme, Samsung has paid attention to the intricate details for a more engaging mobile experience.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Samsung also refined the <strong>notifications</strong> in One UI 5 to be more intuitive, making them effortless to read at a glance as well as offering more defined answer and decline buttons when receiving a call through the redesigned <strong>pop-up call display</strong>.</p>
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<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-15626" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/3n.gif" alt="" width="1000" height="563" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Beyond overall design aspects, personalisation and the ability to express oneself is also a key part of everyone’s mobile experience. In order to take this to the next level, One UI 5 now supports easy and diverse customisation directly within the lock screen. With just a few taps, you can trim a video to transform your most memorable moments into a moving tribute on your phone. You can make this lock screen feel even more customised by changing the wallpaper, clock style, and notification pop-ups all from one screen.</p>
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<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-15627" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/4n.gif" alt="" width="1000" height="563" /></p>
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<h3><strong>A Mobile Experience Built Around You</strong></h3>
<p>In addition to providing you with options to curate a customised look and feel for your device, One UI 5 also offers new features that help you get things done more efficiently. For example, widgets in One UI 5 come with exciting new options and the ability to keep your Home screen neat and tidy with new <strong>Stacked widgets</strong>. This new feature lets you drag and drop widgets on top of each other and swipe left or right to quickly and easily scroll through each one, to free up space on your Home screen and use it more efficiently.</p>
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<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-15628" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/5n.gif" alt="" width="1000" height="563" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>In order to help further streamline mobile tasks and activities, One UI 5 also comes with new <strong>Smart suggestions</strong> for widgets. Based on your usage patterns and the context of your mobile activity, Smart suggestions automatically suggests apps and actions that make the mobile experience even more deeply personalised.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-15629" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/6n.gif" alt="" width="1000" height="563" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>You can easily <strong>extract text from images</strong> and paste it into a note. Whether it’s quickly capturing event details from a poster you want to send to a friend, or easily saving a phone number from a business card, One UI 5 makes it easier than ever to be productive with smart text extraction.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-15630" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/7n.gif" alt="" width="1000" height="563" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Furthermore, you can also control all the devices connected to your smartphone in the new <strong>Connected devices menu</strong>, where you’ll be able to access all features that work with other devices such as Quick Share, Smart View and Samsung DeX. You also now get easy access to the Auto switch Buds menu, which lets you automatically switch your Buds from one device to another for more seamless inter-device operation.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-15631" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/8n.gif" alt="" width="1000" height="563" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Convenient Security and Peace of Mind</strong></h3>
<p>Samsung understands that there is no privacy without security, so in One UI 5, these two settings have been brought together in one clear, easy-to-navigate dashboard, making it easier than ever for you to keep your device protected and your sensitive information private.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>This new <strong>Security and privacy dashboard</strong> has been designed to be as simple as possible to make quick and easy to understand your device’s status. With one quick glance, you can get a quick overview of your device’s security and find suggestions and warnings depending on the status.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-15632" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/9n.gif" alt="" width="1000" height="563" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>To make sure your private information stays private, One UI 5 also features a new <strong>notification on the Share Panel<sup>2</sup> </strong>that warns you if you’re about to unwittingly share a photo that contains potentially sensitive information such as an image of your credit or debit card, driver’s license, ID or passport.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15636" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/10.-Private-Share-1-1000x533.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="533" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/10.-Private-Share-1-1000x533.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/10.-Private-Share-1-768x410.jpg 768w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/10.-Private-Share-1-1024x546.jpg 1024w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/10.-Private-Share-1.jpg 1440w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Built For Galaxy Users, By Galaxy Users</strong></h3>
<p>Samsung has worked hard over the last few months to make sure One UI 5 provides our best mobile experience yet, and in order to make sure these changes resonated with real users, Samsung received feedback from the thousands of Galaxy users participating in our One UI Beta program.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The <strong>One UI Beta Program</strong> ensures that Samsung delivers mobile experiences that truly meet the needs of Galaxy users. Through this program, participants can get early access to the interface and share their feedback to help create the best experience possible. This year saw Samsung open up its Open Beta program for One UI 5 <strong>earlier than ever</strong> before to ensure everyone had access to the exciting new user interface as soon as possible.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Subsequently, the feedback received during this process has shaped the upcoming One UI 5 experience in more ways than one. From small details, such as smoother gestures for refined look and feel, to whole features, users informed the development journey. Users noted that the Security Dashboard was a much-valued feature, setting the stage for additional updates that give people greater control over their privacy, and feedback also showed that the new Bixby Text Call feature was seen as incredibly useful for answering calls in challenging environments. As a result, this feature is set to support English early next year.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Stay tuned to learn more about One UI 5 and how you can make your mobile experience exactly the way it should be &#8211; uniquely yours.</p>
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<h5><em>Disclaimers:</em></h5>
<h5><em><sup>1</sup></em><em> Bixby Text Call is now available in Korean with One UI 4.1.1, and English version is planned for early 2023 via a One UI software update.  </em><em><br />
<sup>2</sup> Enhanced photo share feature is available only when system language is set in English (US) or Korean. In the case of ID, availability may vary depending on language</em></h5>
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				<title>[Editorial] The Next Era of Smartphone Innovation is About to Unfold</title>
				<link>https://news.samsung.com/za/editorial-the-next-era-of-smartphone-innovation-is-about-to-unfold?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=direct</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:11:03 +0000</pubDate>
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									<description><![CDATA[    JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 05 August 2021 –At last August’s Unpacked event, I shared my strategy to bring more empowering mobile technology to]]></description>
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<p><strong>JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 05 August 2021 –</strong>At last August’s Unpacked event, I shared my strategy to bring more empowering mobile technology to as many people as possible, especially at a time when they needed it most. Now, around one year later, our world is slowly but surely preparing to reopen in many ways. We’re all yearning for freedom and the possibilities that this new world has to offer thanks to advancements in technology that are set to make our world bigger than it ever was.</p>
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<p>This past year, new technologies continued to reshape the way we live. Our collaboration with trusted industry partners allowed us to drive seamless experiences that offer more personalization and versatility than ever. As we enter this new era of agile transformation, I believe that open ecosystems are the only way to accelerate innovation and give people more freedom to create their own experiences that are best for their lifestyles.</p>
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<p>Samsung Electronics is poised and ready to unveil <span>visionary, purposeful mobile technology for a better world. In a few weeks, we will unleash our latest and greatest Galaxy Z series to reshape the smartphone category and completely reimagine your experiences. </span></p>
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<h3><strong>Life Opens Up with Galaxy  </strong></h3>
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<p>Today, the world needs flexible technologies that give people room to explore. At Samsung, p<span>eople are at the heart of everything we do. We’re constantly listening to you to ensure that any new device and experience we create really brings meaningful innovations. We want to enrich everyone’s life, not just the lives of a select few. From epic cameras and vivid, immersive viewing experiences to long-lasting batteries and strong security, we’re focusing on what really matters to you. </span></p>
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<p><span>As we explore new ways to empower you, we often venture into uncharted territory. That’s how we ended up creating a brand-new category with the launch of the </span>Galaxy Fold<span>. And we didn’t stop there. We kept improving the category with our second generation of foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold2 and the Galaxy Z Flip, with more screen and more of the features you now know and love. I’m excited to say our third generation of foldable devices will open up amazing new multitasking capabilities and </span>enhanced durability <span>for even more people around the world.  </span></p>
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<h3><strong><span>Samsung is Bringing More People into the Fold</span></strong></h3>
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<p><span>This will be especially important as the world leap frogs into new frontiers of connectivity that demand open ecosystems and reliable mobile experiences. At Samsung, “open” and “secure” are never mutually exclusive. In fact, our collaborations with trusted industry leaders like Google and Microsoft are why we are able to deliver mobile technology that is secure and optimized for today’s rapidly evolving and interconnected world. We constantly work with key partners to create cutting-edge security solutions that keep your devices and data safe every step of the way. This allows us to give you </span>even more <span>control over your apps, data and privacy, so you can curate your own experience — with total peace of mind. </span></p>
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<p><span>Collaboration enables us to build mobile experiences that make your life easier and better. It fueled the development of a new unified wearable platform, which we </span>built jointly <span>with Google. On top of your favorite Galaxy apps like Samsung Health and SmartThings, there will be so many others in the new Google Play Store. Furthermore, our One UI Watch user interface is deeply integrated with our other Galaxy devices and provides consistent connectivity between your Galaxy Watch and </span>Galaxy <span>smartphone. </span></p>
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<p><span>We are also working with Google to enrich our foldable ecosystems with popular apps and services. For our third generation of Galaxy Z phones, we have lined up even more partner apps that make the most of the versatile fold-out format. From hands-free optimized video calling with Google Duo and watching videos in Flex mode on YouTube to multitasking in Microsoft Teams, our foldable ecosystem will offer a wealth of seamless and optimized experiences.  </span></p>
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<h3><strong><span>A New Chapter in Smartphone Innovation Is Here</span></strong></h3>
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<p><span>The upcoming Galaxy Z Fold </span>combines the very best that smartphones and tablets offer and delivers completely new ways of working, connecting and creating, while the upcoming Z Flip exhibits an even more refined style, armed with more durable, stronger materials. I firmly believe these devices will answer the call for the versatile mobile technology we need as we navigate the open road ahead.</p>
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<p><span>We are out to set new heights and open up a whole new world of exciting experiences for even more people. I hope you’ll join us as we debut our next Galaxy Z family and share some foldable surprises — including the first-ever S Pen designed specifically for foldable phones. Instead of unveiling a new Galaxy Note this time around, we will further broaden beloved Note features to more Samsung Galaxy devices. In the meantime, mark your calendars and tune in to our Unpacked event on August 11 to see what unfolds.</span></p>
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				<title>Create, Learn, and Relax with the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite  No Matter Where You Are</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2020 17:19:38 +0000</pubDate>
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									<description><![CDATA[JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 17 June 2020 – Samsung has announced the new Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, a stylish and affordable tablet designed for both work and play.]]></description>
																<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 17 June 2020 – Samsung has announced the new <a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/">Galaxy Tab S6 Lite</a>, a stylish and affordable tablet designed for both work and play. With ample screen size to do more, a thin and compact body and a redesigned S Pen included in the box, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is the ideal tablet for taking quick notes and enjoying your favourite content.</p>
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<p>Tablets have showcased their flexibility recently as many people navigate between marathon video streaming sessions and video calls with the family and office. With more people working from home, devices such as the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite make a meaningful difference. Moving between rooms is also effortless as the device becomes the perfect middle-ground for content consumption and communication. And with the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite – a whole lot more.</p>
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<p>“We understand how life has evolved as our work becomes more flexible and blends with time spent at home. Consumers need a versatile device that can integrate seamlessly into their everyday lifestyle, wherever they are,” said Justin Hume, Director: Intergrated Mobility at Samsung South Africa. “The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite and the new S Pen are packed with the latest technology to help people stay organised, multitask and capture ideas effortlessly, allowing them to spend time on what matters most to them.”</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #000080;">Create More and Stress Less With the Redesigned S Pen</span></h3>
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<p>Whether you are using your tablet for work, study, or just during downtime at home, the updated S Pen is the perfect notetaking and multitasking assistant. Thse new S Pen has a refreshed design that makes it as practical and comfortable to use as a traditional pen. Weighing only 7.03g, the S Pen is light and easy-to-use, and its improved pen latency and 0.7mm pen tip deliver greater precision for notetaking and drawing. When you’re finished capturing your ideas, the S Pen snaps magnetically onto the right side of the tablet, or to the Book Cover included in the box (LTE model only), making it easy to use without the concern of misplacing it. The S Pen on the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is also battery-free, so you never have to worry about losing charge when using your S Pen.</p>
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<p>Using the S Pen and Samsung Notes, you can transform handwritten notes into typed text instantly.1 Categorise and search your notes with ease through tags, highlight important passages and enlarge the content on the notes with the 300% zoom feature. All your notes can be easily exported as a PDF, JPEG image, text file or Microsoft Word document.</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #000080;">The Galaxy Experience at Home</span></h3>
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<p>Put the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite at the heart of your home to stay productive and organised. You can take calls and send and receive text messages through your Samsung account on your tablet, even when your smartphone is out of reach or in another room, or stay connected with friends and colleagues using Google Duo video calls on Galaxy Tab S6 Lite.7 Use the improved Daily Board display to control music, view your calendar, check the weather and write quick memos and reminders. The new Bixby features and capabilities such as Bixby Voice, Bixby Vision and Bixby Routines will also enhance your overall productivity and entertainment experiences.</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #000080;">Inspired Design That Won’t Weigh You Down</span></h3>
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<p>With a 10.4-inch screen and narrow bezels, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite benefits from a wide and immersive display. Equipped with the latest version of One UI, optimised for the larger tablet screen, Galaxy Tab S6 Lite has a more intuitive visual interface and simplified navigation tools, making switching between multiple applications smooth and effortless so that you can focus on the task at hand.</p>
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<p>Available in three beautiful colours,2 Oxford Gray, Angora Blue and Chiffon Pink, with a matching S Pen and book cover included, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is a stylish accessory as well as a powerful productivity device.</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #000080;">Enhanced Entertainment Features</span></h3>
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<p>The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is packed with clever, helpful and entertaining features that make listening to music, streaming content, shopping online or connecting with friends easier and more enjoyable. The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite includes dual speakers with sound by AKG and Dolby Atmos 3D surround sound for outstanding immersive audio, so whether you’re watching a YouTube video, streaming your favourite show or listening to a great playlist, you’ll experience premium quality sound. Samsung has partnered with YouTube and Spotify so you can get even more out of your favourite apps on the Galaxy range. Galaxy Tab S6 Lite users can enjoy ad-free YouTube videos, the ability to download and watch videos offline and free access to YouTube Music and YouTube Kids with YouTube Premium for 4 months.3 Spotify seamlessly integrates into the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite’s user interface, so you can easily search for music and podcasts, or even set your favourite song as your alarm.4 The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite can also wirelessly connect to your home speaker5 setup, so you can play your favourite playlists from Spotify on another device or speaker around your home, all controlled by your tablet.</p>
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<p>Ultimately, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is a device that can be used by the entire family. With Samsung Kids,8 you can set daily playtime allowances, restrict access to certain apps and introduce your kids to the digital world safely with a range of exciting, colourful learning apps and games.</p>
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<p>For more information about the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, visit <a href="https://news.samsung.com/za/">news.samsung.com/za</a>  and <a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/mobile/">samsung.com/za/mobile</a> .</p>
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<p><img class="size-full wp-image-8611 alignnone" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/1-GalaxyTabS6Lite_Main0.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="1415" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/1-GalaxyTabS6Lite_Main0.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/1-GalaxyTabS6Lite_Main0-288x408.jpg 288w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/1-GalaxyTabS6Lite_Main0-768x1087.jpg 768w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/1-GalaxyTabS6Lite_Main0-724x1024.jpg 724w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
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<p><img class="size-full wp-image-8608 aligncenter" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2-GalaxyTabS6Lite_mainA_F_resized1-00000002.gif" alt="" width="540" height="540" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8610" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/3-GalaxyTabS6Lite_mainB_F_resized1-00000002.gif" alt="" width="1080" height="1080" /></p>
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<p><img class="size-full wp-image-8612 aligncenter" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/4-GalaxyTabS6Lite_main-00000002.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="1423" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/4-GalaxyTabS6Lite_main-00000002.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/4-GalaxyTabS6Lite_main-00000002-287x408.jpg 287w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/4-GalaxyTabS6Lite_main-00000002-768x1093.jpg 768w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/4-GalaxyTabS6Lite_main-00000002-720x1024.jpg 720w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
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<h3><span style="color: #000080;">Product Specifications</span></h3>
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<p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-8617 size-full swImageNewWindow" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/1.3.Book1_Page_1.jpg" alt="" width="1654" height="2338" data-sw-popup-image-url="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/1.3.Book1_Page_1.jpg" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/1.3.Book1_Page_1.jpg 1654w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/1.3.Book1_Page_1-289x408.jpg 289w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/1.3.Book1_Page_1-768x1086.jpg 768w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/1.3.Book1_Page_1-724x1024.jpg 724w" sizes="(max-width: 1654px) 100vw, 1654px" /></p>
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<p><img class="size-full wp-image-8619 alignnone swImageNewWindow" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/1.3.Book1_Page_2-1.jpg" alt="" width="1597" height="1014" data-sw-popup-image-url="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/1.3.Book1_Page_2-1.jpg" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/1.3.Book1_Page_2-1.jpg 1597w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/1.3.Book1_Page_2-1-643x408.jpg 643w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/1.3.Book1_Page_2-1-768x488.jpg 768w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/1.3.Book1_Page_2-1-1024x650.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1597px) 100vw, 1597px" /></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">* All features may differ by market and mobile operator.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">**All specifications and descriptions provided herein may be different from the actual specifications and descriptions of the product. Samsung reserves the right to make changes to this web page and the contents herein, including without limitation, functionality, features, specifications, GUI, images, videos, benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, capabilities, and any other product information, without notice.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">1 Text export function supported on Samsung Notes app, feature availability may vary by language.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">2 Availability of colours may vary by market.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">3 YouTube Premium is only available in select markets. Only new subscribers to YouTube Premium are eligible for this offer.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">4 Devices should be registered with Spotify Connect at the first use.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">5 The speakers need to support Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">6 Call and text on other devices availability varies by country and service provider.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">7 Google Duo supports video calling with up to twelve other users.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">8 The availability of Samsung Kids may vary by country, device, and features. Please refer to more information at the website, https://www.samsung.com/kids.<br />
<span style="font-size: small;">9 Screen measured diagonally as a full rectangle without accounting for the rounded corners.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">10 Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is 7,040 mAh.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">11 These accessories are available to purchase separately.</span></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2019 00:47:05 +0000</pubDate>
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									<description><![CDATA[JOHANNESBURG, South Africa –December 17, 2019 – These days, our smartphones are so much more than phones. They’re also our go-to cameras, entertainment hubs,]]></description>
																<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>JOHANNESBURG, South Africa –December 17, 2019 – These days, our smartphones are so much more than phones. They’re also our go-to cameras, entertainment hubs, portable computers, and so much more. However, adding new layers of functionality to smartphones has caused their user interfaces (UIs) to become more cluttered and complex – making the devices themselves harder to use. As smartphones grow increasingly more sophisticated, users require UIs that make managing the devices nice and simple.</p>
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<p>And now, they have one. Samsung’s One UI with Android 10 features is the company’s most simple and streamlined UI yet, built from the ground up to help users focus on what matters most. One UI’s intuitive design fosters convenient interactions, while its clean aesthetic minimises clutter to make viewing your screen more comfortable. Follow along as we examine the innovative interface in more detail.</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #000080;">Natural Interactions</span></h3>
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<p>One UI’s streamlined structure reflects a deep understanding of how smartphone users interact with their devices today.</p>
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<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7660" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/One-UI_main_1_F.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="558" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/One-UI_main_1_F.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/One-UI_main_1_F-731x408.jpg 731w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/One-UI_main_1_F-768x429.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
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<p>The interface makes navigating big-screen phones simple by effectively splitting the display in half. With One UI, the top half of the screen is for viewing content, while the lower half is for interacting with your device. Freeing up space at the top of the screen creates a more balanced, visually comfortable aesthetic while focusing interactions on the lower half enhances usability. Key tabs, action buttons and pop-ups are easy to reach so you can access them – and finish your task – faster.</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #000080;">Focus on the Task at Hand</span></h3>
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<p>One UI’s minimalist design eliminates unnecessary distractions to make it easier to focus on one thing at a time.</p>
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<div id="attachment_7661" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-7661 size-full" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/One-UI_main_2.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="558" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/One-UI_main_2.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/One-UI_main_2-731x408.jpg 731w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/One-UI_main_2-768x429.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">One UI’s ‘focus blocks’ help users focus on important information by presenting content in a manner that’s visually comfortable. The images on the right demonstrate how focus blocks streamline the Bixby Home screen.</p></div>
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<p>The interface pares down the amount of information on display in order to offer users a more focused and fluid experience. It does this with subtle design enhancements like ‘focus blocks’, which direct your eyes to the content that matters without overwhelming you with information.</p>
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<p>With One UI’s streamlined approach to app management, when a user launches an app, instead of filling the screen with functions that may not be useful at that particular moment, One UI keeps things simple, displaying only the functions and info the user needs to complete their task. This means that, for example, once a user enters a phone number into the dial pad, menu options unrelated to entering a phone number vanish, and new options to create a contact or start a video call appear.</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #000080;">A Comfortable View</span></h3>
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<p>Because we spend so much time on our phones, it’s important that their screens are easy on the eyes.</p>
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<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7662" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/One-UI_main_3.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="558" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/One-UI_main_3.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/One-UI_main_3-731x408.jpg 731w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/One-UI_main_3-768x429.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
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<p>Visual comfort is especially important when it’s dark, which is why Samsung built a customisable Night Mode into One UI. Easily accessible and incorporated across the entire interface, Night Mode, once enabled, adjusts the screen’s tone, brightness and contrast to offer users a more focused and comfortable viewing experience.</p>
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<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7663" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/One-UI_main_4_F.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="558" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/One-UI_main_4_F.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/One-UI_main_4_F-731x408.jpg 731w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/One-UI_main_4_F-768x429.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
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<p>The interface’s spacious, orderly design changes how users view their device. Clear and intuitive visuals maximise readability, fostering an overall look that’s immersive and more comfortable to take in.</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #000080;">One Beautiful UI</span></h3>
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<p>Samsung carefully refined One UI’s design with a focus on beauty and consistency.</p>
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<p>The rounded corners of the interface’s app icons and focus blocks are perfect examples of this attention to detail. Standardising these design elements not only enhances the UI’s aesthetic appeal, but it also creates pleasing consistency with the rounded corners of Galaxy devices.</p>
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<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7664" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/One-UI_main_5_F.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="558" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/One-UI_main_5_F.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/One-UI_main_5_F-731x408.jpg 731w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/One-UI_main_5_F-768x429.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
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<p>And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The Samsung One UI with Android 10 features is now available for local users of the Galaxy S10. Check back soon for more details on One UI’s user-centric approach to smartphone management, as well as updates on the interface’s wide release.</p>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2019 00:40:19 +0000</pubDate>
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																<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – December 17, 2019 – Mobile phone screens have come a long way since the days of monochrome displays. Whether it’s watching immersive videos or multitasking on-the-go, the smartphone UX we see on-screen helps us achieve our goals by connecting our simple actions to powerful software.</p>
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<p>From touch-based controls to voice commands, Galaxy’s UX has continuously reinvented the way we interact with mobile devices. Building on a legacy of cutting-edge innovations, <a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/apps/one-ui/">Samsung’s One UI</a> promises to make the smartphone experience<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3LVk0i6bY4&amp;feature=youtu.be"> more flexible and responsive to our needs</a> than ever before.</p>
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<p>Take a look at the infographic below to learn more about the evolution of Galaxy’s UX.</p>
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<p><img class="size-full wp-image-7656 aligncenter" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/The-Road-to-One-UI_main_F.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="5737" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/The-Road-to-One-UI_main_F.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/The-Road-to-One-UI_main_F-71x408.jpg 71w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/The-Road-to-One-UI_main_F-768x4406.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
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				<title>[In-Depth Look #1] Feast Your Eyes on the Future: The Galaxy S10’s Stunning Display</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2019 22:51:16 +0000</pubDate>
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																<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span>Africa, 15 April 2019 – </span>With the introduction of the <a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/smartphones/galaxy-s10/">Galaxy S10 line</a>, Samsung Electronics has once again demonstrated how it is steering the future of the smartphone screen. The company’s newest flagships take its display technology to the next level, offering users a more brilliant and realistic picture, along with an in-display camera design that maximizes screen real estate, and a first-of-its-kind Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner.</p>
<p>Put simply, the Galaxy S10 features the most beautiful display that the Galaxy family has ever seen. If you thought you’d seen immersive before, you haven’t seen anything yet.</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #333399;"><strong>O So Beautiful</strong></span></h3>
<p>The Galaxy S10 introduces Samsung’s new, 19:9 <a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/smartphones/galaxy-s10/design/">Infinity-O Display</a>, which maximizes screen space to offer users more room to do more, more comfortably. Bezels have been reduced to create more space for what matters most, like watching movies, reading books, and playing games. In fact, compared to the Galaxy S9, the ultra-slim top bezel has been decreased by more than three times.<sup>1</sup></p>
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<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-5858" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/GalaxyS10_InDepth_Display_main_1_F.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="500" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/GalaxyS10_InDepth_Display_main_1_F.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/GalaxyS10_InDepth_Display_main_1_F-816x408.jpg 816w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/GalaxyS10_InDepth_Display_main_1_F-768x384.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>To free up even more pixels for users’ content, the Galaxy S10 features an in-display<a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/smartphones/galaxy-s10/camera/"> camera</a> design that packs an array of sensors and camera technologies into a small space. Samsung used a proprietary laser cutting technology to carve a tiny hole in the display – while minimizing damage to the surrounding pixels – that would enable users to enjoy all the essential camera and sensor technologies without losing any screen.</p>
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<p>Perfecting this aspect of the design enabled Samsung to craft a revolutionary display that covers the entire front of the phone and makes everything from watching a movie to playing games that much more immersive and enjoyable.</p>
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<p>In addition, users can trust that whatever activity they’re engaged in, thanks to its use of Gorilla Glass 6, which is twice as durable as Gorilla Glass 5, the Galaxy S10 is built to last.<sup>2</sup></p>
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<h3><span style="color: #333399;"><strong>Cinema Screen</strong></span></h3>
<p>The Galaxy S10’s new Dynamic AMOLED display fosters truly cinematic viewing experiences. Featuring a peak luminance of 1200 nits, the display is capable of producing over 16 million colors (36 percent better color range than SDR), with 100 percent mobile color volume in the DCI-P3 color range.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>When tested by the experts at DisplayMate, the Dynamic AMOLED display received a 0.4 Just Noticeable Color Difference (JNCD) score. An improvement on the Galaxy S9’s 0.7 JNCD rating, this score confirms the Galaxy S10’s exceptionally accurate color reproduction. In other words, the colors you see on Samsung’s new smartphones are a near-perfect match to colors in real life.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-5859" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/GalaxyS10_InDepth_Display_main_2.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="500" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/GalaxyS10_InDepth_Display_main_2.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/GalaxyS10_InDepth_Display_main_2-816x408.jpg 816w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/GalaxyS10_InDepth_Display_main_2-768x384.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The company’s latest groundbreaking display is also the first smartphone display in the world to support HDR10+: a next-generation open standard for high dynamic range (HDR) video. HDR10+ support effectively delivers cinema-quality visuals to users’ pockets by enabling compatible content to be depicted precisely as the creators intended. This means that when streaming a favorite film, for instance, colors are more accurate, and the viewing experience is more immersive.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The display utilizes dynamic tone mapping technology to optimize colors from scene to scene, and to produce better contrast between light and dark scenes. It also optimizes brightness levels so that even the smallest details look beautiful, and produces true black colors<sup>3</sup><span> </span>for better shadow detail, even in low-light conditions.</p>
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<div id="attachment_5860" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="size-full wp-image-5860" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/GalaxyS10_InDepth_Display_main_3.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="500" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/GalaxyS10_InDepth_Display_main_3.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/GalaxyS10_InDepth_Display_main_3-816x408.jpg 816w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/GalaxyS10_InDepth_Display_main_3-768x384.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">The Galaxy S10’s Dynamic AMOLED display utilizes dynamic tone mapping to produce a brilliant, realistic picture</p></div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Galaxy S10’s bright, brilliant screen ensures that colors are crisp even under harsh sunlight. So when you’re out and about or lounging by the pool, the sun won’t stop you from catching up on a favorite show, or checking out that video clip your friend just sent.</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #333399;"><strong>Beefed-Up Biometric Security</strong></span></h3>
<p>Embedded beneath the Dynamic AMOLED display is Samsung’s new, in-display Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner,<sup>4</sup>which offers vault-like security to keep your device safe.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The scanner works by emitting ultrasonic waves that map the unique pattern of your fingerprint by sensing the tiny air gaps between your finger and the screen. That wave data is then sent back to the scanner and analyzed by the phone’s main chipset in order to determine whether it’s a match.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-5861" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/GalaxyS10_InDepth_Display_main_4.gif" alt="" width="800" height="450" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>It works in the blink of an eye, and features 3D anti-spoofing technology that applies a machine learning-based algorithm to the on-screen fingerprint to offer a high level of security. This ensures that your phone will only open once it’s registered your physical fingerprint, and not an image of it. Its security is backed by the world’s first FIDO Alliance Biometric Component certification, and it’s been tested to work in the most challenging of conditions, including in sub-zero temperatures and under bright sunlight.</p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>Easy on the Eyes</strong></span></h3>
<p>Comfort is key when it comes to the Galaxy S10, which is why Samsung optimized its newest flagships with innovations that make these beautiful devices even easier on the eyes.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>If you regularly check your phone before going to bed, you’re likely familiar with blue light emissions, which studies indicate can affect your sleep. The Dynamic AMOLED display has been certified by the experts at TÜV Rheinland to reduce blue light by a full 42 percent,<sup>5</sup><span> </span>which can help users protect their eyes. Best of all, in addition to making it easier for users to get a good night’s rest, the smartphones’ blue light-reducing technology doesn’t require filters, and won’t compromise the display’s picture quality.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>To offer users greater comfort and convenience, each Galaxy S10 also features a comfortable, lightweight design, as well as Samsung’s revolutionary One UI. The latter features a clean, intuitive interface that reduces clutter to help users stay focused, and places important information at the bottom of the display to enable them to comfortably manage their device with one hand. It also includes a built-in Night Mode that optimizes the display for nighttime viewing, and allows users to seamlessly transition to darker environments.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-5862" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/GalaxyS10_InDepth_Display_main_5.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="508" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/GalaxyS10_InDepth_Display_main_5.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/GalaxyS10_InDepth_Display_main_5-803x408.jpg 803w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/GalaxyS10_InDepth_Display_main_5-768x390.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
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<p><em><span style="font-size: small;"><sup>1</sup> Figure describes the Galaxy S10</span></em></p>
<p><em><span style="font-size: small;"><sup>2</sup> The Galaxy S10e’s display features Gorilla Glass 5.</span></em></p>
<p><em><span style="font-size: small;"><sup>3</sup> Accurate low-gradation color expression technology is not included in the Galaxy S10e.</span></em></p>
<p><em><span style="font-size: small;"><sup>4</sup> The Galaxy S10e features a Capacitive Fingerprint Scanner that’s mounted on the side of the device.</span></em></p>
<p><em><span style="font-size: small;"><sup>5</sup> Compared to the Galaxy S9.</span></em></p>
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