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These One UI 6.1.1 Exclusive Features Will Available Samsung Galaxy Foldables and Tablets
A while ago, Samsung unpacked the One UI 6.1.1 version, which is especially built for Galaxy foldables and tablet series models. On top of that, the latest Samsung Galaxy Z foldable models have arrived pre-installed with the One UI 6.1.1 build, which brings up several impressive features. The Company has confirmed that the Galaxy Tab and Z Fold series will take advantage of the One UI 6.1.1-exclusive features.
The biggest Korean smartphone brand introduced several impressive features with the One UI 6.1.1 version that significantly debuted with the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6. In contrast, Samsung is expanding the One UI 6.1.1 features for its Galaxy Tab and foldables.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4/5 and Galaxy Tab S8/S9 series will get these One UI 6.1.1 features:
Meanwhile, the One UI 6.1.1 holds several impressive camera, gallery, and expert RAW features that have debuted with the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6; meanwhile, these functionalities will be making their way to the Galaxy Z Fold5 and older Galaxy Tablet series, including the Tab S8 and S9 series.
To begin with, the Camera feature includes the Instant Slow-Mo feature, which allows users to immediately save the section of the video they recently watched in Instant Slow-Mo.
Other features include editing features from Gallery; they are:
The Portrait Studio allows users to change their image’s appearance by selecting their preferred style through special portrait effects, including 3D character, sketch, comic, and watercolor effects, by using AI.
Live Effect: This feature lets users create 3D results by extracting depth from their 2D photos.
Motion Clipper: This feature can easily create GIF files and still/motion stickers just by long-pressing the motion photo.
Expert RAW also introduced a new RAW Editor feature that now supports DNG file format editing within your Galaxy Photo Editor.
Moreover, all the aforementioned One UI 6.1.1 features will be featured in the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Tablet series, including the Galaxy Tab S8 and S9 series, allowing users to take advantage of these useful features on their bigger screen devices while also using the Galaxy devices to their full potential.
Yesterday, Samsung released the November 2024 security patch for the Galaxy Tab S10 series devices in Europe, but it was limited to the 5G variants. Now, with the latest development, it is available for the Wi-Fi variants.
Galaxy Tab S10 Wi-Fi getting November 2024 patch
Samsung has rolled out the November 2024 patch for the Galaxy Tab S10+ and Tab S10 Ultra devices with the firmware version number X820XXS2AXJ7 and X920XXS2AXJ7, respectively. The latest update has brought new improvements to the auto blocker with security enhancements.
Auto blocker gets improved
Along with this, the update will also bring new enhancements for the auto blocker. As per the changelog, USB devices will not be allowed to connect to this device after the update except when charging.
If you are using the Galaxy Tab S10+ or Tab S10 Ultra Wi-Fi in Europe, you should start receiving new updates from the system settings. Don’t worry if the update hasn’t arrived on your device yet; it may be available for you in the next few hours
Samsung is rolling out the October 2024 security patch for the Galaxy Tab A9+ devices in Europe. The company has already introduced the same update in US-locked units.
Galaxy Tab A9+ gets the October 2024 patch in Europe
Samsung is rolling out the October 2024 patch to the Galaxy Tab A9+ in Europe, specifically, the Wi-Fi and 5G with firmware version numbers X210XXS4CXJ8 and X216BXXS4CXJ8, respectively. The update comes with an enhancement for security.
October 2024 security patch: What’s new
According to official documentation, more than 40 patches are included by Google and Samsung. More specifically, Google has included 30 patches that will improve the security of the devices on the Android OS level. Samsung has also introduced some extra patches to improve the device’s security.
Moreover, the update may bring more internal changes, enhancing the devices’ performance and stability. So you should go for the latest update.
You should receive new update notifications if you use the Galaxy Tab A9+ mentioned above in the European region. You can check the update via system settings if you don’t receive any notifications. As Samsung provides updates in phases, it may take time for the update to reach your device.
Samsung provides a wide range of Galaxy devices that are dedicated to different users. For instance, flagship-level users can choose the Galaxy S series devices, while midrange users can choose the Galaxy A/M/F series devices.
Meanwhile, for rough and tough usage, users can go for Galaxy XCover or Tab Active series devices. The company has reportedly started developing the Galaxy Tab Active 6 Pro and Galaxy XCover 8 Pro. Let’s explore them.
Galaxy XCover8 Pro
According to the report, Samsung is developing a new Galaxy XCover 8 series. The device’s model number is SM-G766, and no other specifications are revealed.
Meanwhile, regarding the release date, Samsung is expected to follow the usual launch schedule for the previous launches of the Galaxy Cover models, i.e., mid-2025.
Galaxy Tab Active 6 Pro
Apart from the XCover series, the company is also working on the new generation of Galaxy Tab Active, the Galaxy Tab Active 6 Pro. However, there is no clue about the model number traced to the Galaxy XCover 8 series, but it is expected that the company may introduce the device at the same time as the XCover 8 Pro in mid-2025.