Five popular Samsung phones are in for a free upgrade with a blockbuster AI boost – check if you’re eligible
MILLIONS of Samsung owners are now eligible for a new update that includes a raft of new features powered by artificial intelligence (AI).
Check the list of devices below to see if you're eligible.
The long-awaited One UI 6.1 update has rolled out to several older Samsung devices in South Korea.
The company - as always - has gifted its home country the update first before it rolls out the software worldwide in the next few days.
The devices receiving the update include:
- Galaxy S21
- Galaxy S22
- Galaxy Z Flip 3
- Galaxy Z Flip 4
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
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ONE UI 6.1 PERKS
The One UI 6.1 update brings AI-generated wallpapers - a feature that lets Samsung owners create unique screensavers with few text-based prompts, such as 'floral sketches' or '3D rendering of a galaxy'.
A new AI summarisation feature can quickly recap lengthy or confusing webpages and notes - and even rewrite your messages to sound better.
AI will get to work on phone calls and messages, allowing people to live translate conversations in up to 13 different languages.
The so-called "world first" Circle to Search button is also landing on these older Samsung devices - making Google searches easier than ever.
While camera and editing services are getting a generative AI-powered boost, with new editing suggestions.
Generative AI is an artificial intelligence model that can generate high quality text and images.
HOW TO UPDATE MY SAMSUNG
Follow the steps below to update your device:
If you have one of the handsets listed above, just head to Settings > Software update > Download and install.
Samsung owners have been warned that this update is a hefty one.
It is more than 2GB strong, so you will have to have that amount of storage free to be able to download it.
To check how much storage you have available, open Settings > Device maintenance or Device care > Storage.