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Tom's Guide
14-07-2025
- Tom's Guide
Your Questions Answered: How Galaxy AI Streamlines Your Workflow
In today's fast-paced world, finding ways to optimize your daily routine and keep a steady pace is more crucial than ever. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, with the aid of Galaxy AI*, can help you stay focused and accomplish tasks efficiently. Galaxy AI works behind the scenes on the Galaxy S25 to help you organise meetings, easily access essential information, and move through a to-do list without stumbling. How does this all work in practice? Here are some of the most common questions about using Galaxy AI on the Galaxy S25 to streamline your workflow. Browsing Assist** helps you cram by summarizing the most important parts of what you're reading. The feature is available in the Samsung Internet browser app. Once it's turned on from the settings, Browsing Assist will sprout up the Summarize button, which you can press to get the key takeaways from the text in easy-to-scan bullet points. The Galaxy AI keyboard on the Galaxy S25 gets the gist of what you're trying to say, even when you're not in the mood. Once it's toggled on, Galaxy AI Writing Assist*** uses predictive text to analyze what you're typing and suggests the appropriate words and phrases to give a sentence or paragraph a friendly tone. If you need a photo studio-quality image in a pinch, the Galaxy S25 can help capture it with its high-resolution camera system and Galaxy AI. Use the Galaxy AI Portrait**** mode in the camera app against a plain backdrop, and it will automatically blur the edges in the right spots to mimic a shallow depth of field and help the subject stand out. Stay present during the meeting by recording it with Voice Recorder, and then transcribe the recording with Note Assist*****. Galaxy AI will process the audio and lay out a full transcription, complete with who said what and the topics discussed. It's a helpful way to keep notes on conversations, and it makes them searchable. Sometimes, hurried note-taking is the only option when moving fast. If you're using the Galaxy S25 Ultra with the S Pen, Note Assist can help summarize your scrawls into concise points. You don't have to worry about formatting handwriting into legible text. Even if you don't have a stylus, Note Assist can also help with transcribing meetings and translating content into other languages. The morning stock reports and business news often sets the tone for the day. Stay informed about what's happening during your commute with Galaxy AI Now Brief****** on the S25. This handy feature delivers you the day's weather, top headlines on subjects you prioritize, and schedule and commute information. If you sync up Samsung Health, use the same feature to check on sleep and other health-related information throughout the day. Find out more about what the Samsung Galaxy S25 can do on the Samsung website - and keep your eyes peeled for the next instalment in the Galaxy Z series coming very soon! * Samsung account login is required for certain AI features.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Yahoo
Samsung's One UI Made Me Fall Out of Love With Stock Android
A lot of people praise stock Android for being clean and light, often comparing it to One UI, which is deemed bloated. While certain pre-installed Samsung apps are indeed not very useful, I'm willing to argue that One UI is by far the best Android skin, and the minimal aesthetic of stock Android is highly overrated. Stock Android purists often use the term bloatware to refer to anything non-Google, and since One UI comes preloaded with a lot of Samsung alternatives, it's labeled bloated. However, if you've actually bothered to use Samsung apps and not immediately dismiss them simply because they're not from Google, you'll notice that many of them have ample merit. Take Samsung Notes, for instance. It's not some half-baked, redundant app like the kind you'd expect from a budget OEM. It's genuinely feature-rich, supports handwriting recognition, has all the formatting tools you'll need, does a better job than Google Keep at organizing your notes, and syncs seamlessly with Samsung Cloud. And if you have one of Samsung's Ultra phones, you can use the S Pen to instantly take notes on the screen without even unlocking the device. The same goes for Samsung's mobile browser. I use it as my default browser, and I can assure you that Samsung Internet is better than Chrome in almost every way. It's far more feature-rich, more customizable, has more privacy controls, better dark mode implementation, built-in ad-blocking support, and a dedicated video assistant to avoid inconsistent video interfaces across websites. Samsung Internet's incognito mode (called Secret Mode) is also far superior to Chrome. Files downloaded while in Secret Mode can only be viewed within Secret Mode, and aren't visible anywhere else on your phone—this is such a no-brainer feature, I'm surprised Google hasn't added it to Chrome yet. Also, to make sure no one can see these files other than you, Secret Mode is also password-protected. On the privacy dashboard, you can block annoying pop-ups and backward redirections, and prevent apps from opening new browser tabs so you're not redirected to web pages you didn't mean to visit. You can also block automatic downloads and trackers, and receive warnings about malicious sites as a precaution. The only area where I'd say Samsung Internet falls behind Chrome is cross-platform sync. If you like to have your bookmarks synced when moving from your phone to laptop, Samsung Internet will not be able to serve that purpose for you since it's limited to mobile. Does it suck that the app lacks this feature? Yes. Does it make the app bloatware? Absolutely not. Similar is the case with many other Samsung apps. Being given a choice is not the same as having bloatware. Many preloaded Samsung apps can be uninstalled, so if you don't like them, you can get rid of them. True stock Android—like what you'd find on an AOSP build—is basically dead in the consumer market. These days, when people say "stock Android," they're mostly talking about Pixel phones. And while Pixels aren't technically stock Android, they're still the closest thing to it. But even with Google's added features, Pixels feel limited in ways that One UI doesn't. Granted, Pixel phones offer an adequate level of personalization, but the core interface and behavior can't be altered. Want to change how your recent apps screen looks? App icons? Home screen layout? Status bar? Nope. Samsung, through One UI and its in-house customization suite Good Lock, gives you control at a system-deep level—without root, without third-party hacks. You can not only customize the look and feel of your phone, but also add extra features. On my phone, I used Good Lock to add a back-tap gesture, a delete button to the screenshot toolbar, a more granular volume slider, and make multi-window show more content so I don't have to scroll as much when using split screen or pop-up view. The Pixel experience is curated, yes, but curated to Google's tastes. If that aligns with you, great. But One UI is more malleable in comparison and can be made to look, feel, and function exactly the way you want. It's your phone, after all. Alongside split screen, which is available on all Android phones, One UI allows opening apps in a resizable pop-up window, the same way you open app windows on your laptop, and if you know how to take advantage of it, this feature can be really useful. For instance, I've made it a habit to open notifications in pop-up view, so whatever app I'm currently using isn't interrupted. If the notification is not important, I just close the window and carry on, but if it's important, I minimize the window into a floating bubble and come back to it once I'm done with the current app. If you're savvy, you can even use gestures to quickly access split screen or pop-up view while using an app. Edge panels are another feature I use very frequently. It's used primarily to store your favorite apps (further reducing clutter on your home screen), but also allows you to check the weather, view and add reminders, access your clipboard items, and more. Edge panels can be accessed anytime, other than during gaming, by swiping inward from the panel handle. A piece of software doesn't automatically become cluttered just because it has more features in it. One UI separates core and advanced functionality in a way that keeps the interface clean for casual users while offering depth for power users. You won't even notice half the features unless you go looking for them, which is exactly how it should be. Think of it this way: the software rewards you for exploring it, instead of overwhelming you with options from day one. With One UI 7, Samsung's biggest software update in years, the company organized these settings into "topics" accessible from the search bar within the Settings app, making it easier for casual users to navigate them. What people call 'clutter' in this context is really just capability. It's not clutter if it's neatly filed and easy to ignore until needed. Apps you don't need can be hidden from the app drawer and home screen, too. Minimalism for the sake of aesthetics is overrated. I'm yet to see a more comprehensive mobile automation system than Samsung's Modes and Routines. Through the app, you can create simple IFTTT (If This Then That) applets that perform a sequence of actions when set conditions are triggered. For instance, you can create a routine that enables Bluetooth whenever you open YouTube and Netflix, so you can quickly connect your earbuds without having to enable this setting each time manually. Similarly, you can create a routine that enables Location whenever you open Google Maps or ride-sharing apps. Most of the tasks you do on your phone are repetitive in nature, like enabling Do Not Disturb before bedtime or power saving mode when you're running low. Since these actions are recurring and predictable, your phone should be smart enough to just do them without requiring your input as a user, and that's exactly what Modes and Routines are for. Once you get familiar with the feature, you can come up with all sorts of creative ideas to make new routines. On my phone, for instance, I've set a routine that keeps Battery Protection enabled overnight, so I never need to worry that my phone is sitting fully charged throughout the night, damaging its battery health. All of this and more is simply not possible on stock Android. Pixel has its own automation system, called Rules, but its functionality is nowhere near as capable. Android didn't have a proper AirDrop alternative for a long time. Eventually, Google launched Nearby Share in 2020, right after Samsung launched its own implementation, Quick Share, the same year. Google's intent was to create a unified and seamless file-sharing experience across the entire Android ecosystem, whereas Samsung's Quick Share was designed exclusively to make Galaxy devices work together better. It only takes a quick Reddit search to find out which one people prefer more. Quick Share is faster, allows sharing with multiple devices simultaneously, works offline, and doesn't make you jump through setup hoops every time. It felt closer to what AirDrop was always meant to be: invisible and instant. In 2024, Google and Samsung merged Nearby Share and Quick Share into a single cross-Android solution, with the latter essentially absorbing the former. Similar to the point above, Google's new Private Space feature is very clearly inspired by Samsung's Secure Folder, an isolated and password-protected space inside your phone. It's not just a locker to store sensitive photos, videos, and files, but it can create a clone of any third-party app of your choice, allowing you to log in from a separate account. Before introducing Private Space to Pixel phones, Google added "Locked Folder" to the Google Photos app, which did the same thing but only for your gallery items. The problem is that the option to access it is easily visible, and the folder uses your phone's screen lock, so if someone knows your lock screen password, like your partner or a family member, they can easily get in. Thankfully, Private Space allows creating a unique password, just like Secure Folder. Most people experience Android through Samsung's One UI, so the latter has a far bigger role to play in the direction of Android's development than you might realize. One UI is not just a disposable skin taped on top of Android; it has contributed to the OS more often than stock Android purists would know.
India Today
13-06-2025
- India Today
Samsung One UI 8: Full list of features, eligible phones, expected release timeline and more
Samsung is making swift progress with the development of its next major Android update, One UI 8. Built on Android 16, this new version was first rolled out as a beta update for the Galaxy S25 lineup. Now, just two weeks later, a second beta version has been released for the same series, pointing to a possible early stable release in the coming weeks. If you have been on the lookout for the One UI 8's features, release date, Samsung phones that will get support for this update, you have landed at the right place. Now, without any further ado, let's get into the One UI 8 release date: When is it coming?Though Samsung hasn't officially confirmed the final release or launch date, reports suggest that the One UI 8 update could be formally introduced in early July during the Galaxy Unpacked event. This is the same stage where the next-generation foldables, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7, are expected to be announced. Interestingly, firmware files with version numbers ending in BYF1 and BYF4 have already been spotted on Samsung's servers, hinting at active testing of the stable build behind the One UI 8: Full list of featuresFrom what the beta versions have revealed, the new One UI 8 version aims to offer both functional and visual improvements. For users, this means a smoother experience, smarter features, and a more polished interface. The software brings easier file sharing via an improved Quick Share panel, a better layout for the Samsung Internet browser, and advanced options in the My Files app to filter content based on the app used to download it. Multitasking also gets a boost. With the new split-screen mode, users can now partially minimise one app to keep it in view while focusing on DeX has also been improved. Users connecting their phone to a monitor can now adjust screen resolution up to WQHD and rotate the display in various directions for better flexibility. Other apps like Calendar and Reminder have been redesigned to streamline task management, while sample reminders and quick entry options have been added to make planning Camera app is also getting small but useful changes. A new swipe gesture makes it quicker to access controls from the viewfinder, and there's an easier way to record and review calls directly from the Contacts the wellness department, Samsung Health will now support running challenges in addition to step tracking, and users can set up reminders to log meals to stay on track with calorie the security front, Secure Folder now offers more visibility controls and deeper privacy settings, including hiding apps and encrypting the folder entirely when locked. Accessibility has been expanded with more control options for screen zoom, mouse navigation through a keyboard, and easier Bluetooth pairing for hearing are also updates to weather visuals for a more lifelike display and improvements in alarm group management, along with support for Auracast—a feature that lets users stream audio to multiple devices at once using QR One UI 8: Eligible phones (leaked list)advertisementAs for eligible devices, while Samsung hasn't shared the final list, a number of Galaxy phones are expected to get the One UI 8 update. The Galaxy S25 series will be the first in line, followed by other premium models including the S24 and S23 series, according to SamMobile. Foldable phones like the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Fold 5, Flip 6, and Flip 5 are also likely to get it. Mid-range and budget-friendly phones in the Galaxy A, M, and F series, including models like Galaxy A55, A35, M55, and F16, are also expected to receive One UI 8. Samsung's latest tablets, including the Galaxy Tab S9 and S10 series, are expected to be part of the rollout as all goes according to schedule, Samsung may start rolling out the stable One UI 8 update shortly after the July event. Users with newer Galaxy phones are expected to get the update first, with a wider rollout to follow in phases.
Tom's Guide
09-06-2025
- Tom's Guide
Galaxy AI beats Gemini for me — 5 features that make it smarter
For years, phone manufacturers have boasted about better processors and cameras — but many of us wanted something more exciting. Then artificial intelligence (AI) arrived, and suddenly, everything changed. Now we're seeing a wave of new features we never knew we needed until now. In such a short space of time, a host of different companies have worked on different AI models but some big players have emerged, the most significant being Open AI's ChatGPT. That model is set to power part of Apple's AI offering (Apple Intelligence), while Samsung Galaxy users will see a mix of Galaxy AI and Google's Gemini.. Combined, they give Galaxy devices tremendous power and flexibility but, if push came to shove, I would say I prefer Galaxy AI over Gemini thanks to smart features that make all the difference. And what are those? Read on to find out more. Together, Galaxy AI and Gemini give Samsung phones impressive power and flexibility. But if push came to shove, I'd say Galaxy AI comes out on top — thanks to a few smart features that make all the difference. And what are those, exactly? Read on to find out more. Galaxy AI is only a tap away in many Samsung apps such as Gallery where it's possible to call upon generative photo editing. Using this feature gets AI to analyze and regenerate an image, making it easy to highlight an object and either move it around or remove it. You can also use Sketch to Image to draw on an existing image and have AI turn your doodle into reality — it's a spot of image fakery but it allows you to be creative. Having a smart feature like this available within a much-used app makes a big difference and it looks as if it's going to get better with a leak suggesting Samsung could soon use AI to turn your photos into videos, too. Throw in the new Drawing Assist which lets you transform sketches into art or produce images from text descriptions and you've got a powerful set of tools. Browsing assist in the Samsung Internet app is great for summarizing the content of a webpage, condensing it into the key points. It's also great for instantly transcribing websites. As a fan of retro computers, I often browse Spanish sites for Amstrad CPC content — and this makes it easy to understand them. But, for me, Galaxy AI has an edge over Gemini because while both Samsung Internet and Chrome allow you to listen to a page, Galaxy AI will let you hear a summary and it will do so in a language of your choice. You can also queue articles from a news website, effectively producing a mini broadcast. Rather than select a wallpaper from a set of pre-made designs or make use of a photo, I like the fact I can long-press a blank area of the home screen, tap Wallpaper and style, choose Change wallpapers and select Generative. It means I can select and change aspects of a prompt to produce something more bespoke. What really caught my attention, though, was the ability to use my own photo — and have the Photo Ambient feature update it based on the current weather at my location. It's fun to see the change from sun to rain or snow, and see the image reflect morning, midday, evening and night. It works best if you have a daytime image to start with but it's a nice touch. Although I can write in shorthand and often do when interviewing, I've decided to remove the barrier of pen and notepad by recording the conversation instead. I jumped for joy when I heard about transcription services such as but there's a wonderful Galaxy AI feature that not only transcribes your voice recordings but calls in real-time. Best of all, it does it for free. What's more, there's a live translation option if you're speaking to someone in a different language too. You can turn this option on if you open Settings, tap Galaxy AI, tap Call assistant and select Live translate. Sometimes you want to change a setting on your Galaxy device but you can't quite remember where that crucial button lies. Using the magic of Galaxy AI, you only need to launch the Settings app, select the search icon and use natural language to find what you're after. For example, you can type 'change wallpaper' and as you enter those terms, you will see a list of results appear before your eyes. The AI works out what you're most likely to be looking for even if you can't recall what the setting is called. I even tried 'change the look of my lockscreen' and wallpaper options appeared. And there you go — 5 smart features that make all the difference with Galaxy AI. There are some other useful features too. You can learn how to set Samsung Galaxy's AI features to on-device-only processing or learn how to write better messages with Writing Assist. You can also use AI to add slow motion to your videos. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.
GSM Arena
06-06-2025
- GSM Arena
Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 get their own Samsung Browser version ahead of launch
Samsung has a strange new listing on its Galaxy Store - a Samsung Internet browser specifically for the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7. The listing is now live, but it's not that special. It's the same Samsung Internet browser (version v28.0.2.43) which is available for devices running Samsung's One UI 8 beta. Both Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 are expected to launch with One UI 8 based on Android 16. The Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 are expected to be unveiled in early July at a dedicated launch event in New York. The pair are expected to be joined by the Flip FE model and we might possibly see Samsung's long-awaited tri-fold device too. Source • Via (in Dutch)
