May 06, 2024
All eyes are on Samsung as the South-Korean tech giant has been tipped to install the One UI 6.1 update on multiple Samsung devices, hinting at its willingness to widen the availability of the latest version of One UI to millions of smartphones.
Which Samsung phones will get One UI 6.1 update?
Courtesy of @theonecid — an X (formerly Twitter) user who shed light on Samsung's purported plans to release One UI's latest update for Samsung Galaxy A53, Galaxy A54, and Galaxy S21 FE.
Apart from that, the company has already released the latest One UI update to the bunch of the following high-end phones.
- Galaxy S21
- Galaxy Z Flip 3
- Galaxy Z Fold 3
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As per various other rumours and reports surfacing on the internet, the launch of One UI 6.1 can be looked up to in other international markets soon. This depends on the carrier and country. The new One UI update may also make its way to other lower-end or older mid-range phones.
What's new with One UI 6.1?
What fuels the fire of craze around One UI 6.1 update is the addition of custom stickers (with effects), better search in the Gallery app, seamless transition of video playback speed in the built-in video player, wallpaper effects and frames, and new lockscreen widgets.
Features of One UI latest update
The One UI 6,1 allows to customise alarm alerts, calendar entries with more stickers, and to add reminder category icons. On top of that, One UI 6.1 might also bring the new Quick Share and the Samsung Find app. Support for Bluetooth Auracast and the ability to sync tab groups with other Galaxy devices signed in with the same Samsung Account is something that makes the new One UI update more appealing.
The upcoming New UI update will allow users to multitask by enabling Voice input without having to exit the keyboard. With the addition of a new button in One UI 6.1, users can now open all minimised apps simultaneously.
Additionally, in the Finder menu, users will be able to access search results from Google. Moreover, there will be more options available for battery protection. The lock screen clock widget will also offer additional font and placement choices.
Passkeys on Samsung Wallet and Samsung Health
With the latest One UI update, Passkeys are expected to be included on Samsung Wallet. Samsung Health might make the show of more daily target options, improved cycle tracking, and revamped exercise experience. Users may also access Video Call Effects more easily and have insightful tray information on the Weather widget.
One UI 6-1 release date
The latest update of One UI for Samsung phones is expected to be observed on May 14. Note that this expansion is, at this moment. slated to be available in Canada only.
