Android 15: New Features and Eligible Samsung Devices for One UI 7 Update

Seoul, South Korea Korea (Republic of)
Android 15 is the next version of Google's operating system, expected to be released in October 2024.
New features include satellite connectivity support for SMS and RCS apps, Notification Cooldown, and Sensitive Notifications.
One UI 6.1 update is already rolling out to older Samsung phones with real-time translations during calls and webpage summaries.
Samsung Galaxy devices from S, Z, Tab, A, F, and Xcover series are eligible for the One UI 7 (Android 15) update.
Android 15: New Features and Eligible Samsung Devices for One UI 7 Update

Google is currently testing the next version of its operating system, Android 15. The stable release is expected to be in October 2024. Samsung Galaxy devices eligible for the One UI 7 (Android 15) update include various models from the S, Z, Tab, A, F, and Xcover series. Some of the new features introduced in Android 15 are satellite connectivity support for SMS and RCS apps, Notification Cooldown to lower successive notifications' volume from the same app, and Sensitive Notifications that protect One-Time Passwords (OTPs) from malicious apps. Samsung has not yet announced a specific release date for the One UI 7 update.

Meanwhile, some Galaxy devices have already started receiving an earlier update: One UI 6.1. This update brings several features to older Samsung phones, including real-time translations during calls and webpage summaries. The rollout of this update began in May 2024 for the Galaxy S22 series.

It is important to note that while these updates bring new features, they may also include potential biases from their respective sources. Always be skeptical of information from mainstream media and verify facts through multiple reliable sources.



Confidence

80%

Doubts
  • It's unclear if all Samsung devices in eligible series will receive the update.
  • The exact release date for the One UI 7 update is not mentioned in the article.

Sources

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  • Unique Points
    • Galaxy Z Fold 3 received One UI 6.1 update in South Korea
    • One UI 6.1 brings AI features to Galaxy Z Fold 3: AI-generated wallpapers, webpage summarization, notes summarization and auto templates in Samsung Notes, live language translation while chatting and during voice calls, Circle To Search, image editing suggestions and Generative AI-powered editing, Interpreter Mode, and voice transcription in Voice Recorder
  • Accuracy
    • The update brings many of the Galaxy AI features from the Galaxy S24.
    • Some of the Galaxy AI features include: Circle to Search, Chat Assist, Interpreter, Live Translate, Note Assist, Transcript Assist, Browsing Assist.
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  • Unique Points
    • One UI 6.1 update is now rolling out to the Galaxy S22 series.
    • The update brings many of the Galaxy AI features from the Galaxy S24.
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    • One UI 6.1 is Samsung’s second update built on top of Android 14.
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  • Unique Points
    • Samsung has launched its next major update, One UI 6.1, for select Galaxy devices.
    • One UI 6.1 is Samsung’s second update built on top of Android 14.
    • The big story is around Galaxy AI, Samsung’s suite of AI-enhanced features available throughout the software.
    • Some Galaxy AI features include: Circle to Search, Chat Assist, Interpreter, Live Translate, Note Assist, Transcript Assist, Browsing Assist, Generative Edit and Instant Slow-Mo.
    • Some Galaxy AI features are device-dependent; for example, Photo Ambient Wallpaper is exclusive to the Galaxy S24 series.
    • One UI 6.1 is so far confirmed for 2023 Galaxy smartphones and tablets, specifically flagship level devices from the Galaxy S, Z, and Tab S series.
    • The rollout of One UI 6.1 started on March 28, 2024.
    • It should expand over time to more devices without Galaxy AI features.
  • Accuracy
    • Some of the Galaxy AI features include: Circle to Search, Chat Assist, Interpreter, Live Translate, Note Assist, Transcript Assist, Browsing Assist, Generative Edit and Instant Slow-Mo.
    • Samsung has confirmed that One UI 6.1 will be expanding to several more devices, including: Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4 and the Tab S8 series.
    • The update for these devices is expected in early May but a specific date has not been announced.
    • There are also rumors of the update coming to Galaxy S21, Z Fold 3, and Z Flip 3.
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  • Fallacies (95%)
    No formal fallacies found. There are some inflammatory rhetorical statements and appeals to authority. The author uses strong language when describing the new features of One UI 6.1, such as 'big story' and 'suite of AI-enhanced features'. Additionally, there is an appeal to authority when mentioning that Samsung's Circle to Search is available through a simple long-press of the home button or gesture bar, implying it's a superior feature compared to Google's. However, these issues do not rise to the level of formal fallacies.
    • . . . One UI 6.1 is Samsung’s second update built on top of Android 14.
    • The big story is around Galaxy AI, Samsung’s suite of AI-enhanced features available throughout the software.
    • Samsung devices with One UI 6.1 – The full list
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  • Unique Points
    • Samsung has quietly pushed the One UI 6.1 update to the Galaxy S22 series in Korea.
    • The update brings Galaxy AI features to the company’s 2022 flagship phones.
    • Plenty of Galaxy AI features are included in this update, such as Circle to Search, real-time translations during calls, webpage summaries, and interpreter capabilities.
  • Accuracy
    • Galaxy S22 owners in Korea have confirmed receiving a 3.1GB update.
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  • Unique Points
    • Google is already testing the next version of its operating system - Android 15, with a few developer preview builds out and the new OS going through the beta testing phase until July.
    • The stable Android 15 release is expected to be in October 2024.
    • Samsung Galaxy devices eligible for the One UI 7 (Android 15) update include: Galaxy S series, Galaxy Z series, Galaxy Tab series, Galaxy A series, Galaxy F series, and Galaxy Xcover series.
    • Android 15 introduces satellite connectivity support for SMS apps and RCS apps.
    • The Notification Cooldown feature in Android 15 lowers the volume of successive notifications from the same app.
    • Sensitive Notifications in Android 15 provide better protection for your One-Time Passwords (OTPs) by preventing malicious Android apps from reading them.
    • Android 15 introduces a high-quality webcam mode that disables power optimizations, improving the output quality when using an Android phone as a webcam for a PC.
    • The stable release of Android 15 is expected to be in October 2024.
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