Heads up, Samsung fans! Your favorite tech giant is rolling out a tantalizing update that'll breathe new life into some of its older Galaxy devices. We're talking about the highly anticipated One UI 6.1, which is reportedly making its way to the Samsung Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy S21 lineup, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and Galaxy Z Flip 3.
Now, before you get too excited, these updates have only
been spotted in South Korea so far by the eagle-eyed folks at SamMobile. But
don't worry, it's highly likely that other regions will get their turn soon
enough. To check if the update is available for your device, simply head to
Settings > Software Update > Download and Install. Or, if you're feeling
lazy (no judgments here), just sit tight – you'll probably receive a friendly
notification when it's ready to roll.
Here's the juicy part: what exactly does this update bring
to the table? Well, it depends on which Galaxy device you're rocking. According
to SamMobile, the Samsung Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy Z Fold 4, and Galaxy Z Flip
4 are getting the full AI experience – the same set of features you'd find on
the shiny new Samsung Galaxy S24.
We're talking AI-generated wallpapers (because who doesn't
love a little digital art?), Browsing Assist (goodbye, pesky tabs), Chat Assist
(your new digital bestie), Circle to Search (no more fumbling for that search
bar), Edit Suggestion, Generative Edit, Interpreter Mode, Live Translate (for
all you global jetsetters), Note Assist, and Transcript Assist. Whew, that's a
mouthful of AI goodness!
Samsung Probably Wants to Reserve
But what about the older Galaxy siblings, you ask? Well, the
Samsung Galaxy S21 series, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and Galaxy Z Flip 3 are only
getting the Circle to Search feature. It's a bummer, but let's be real – these
devices are starting to show their age, and Samsung probably wants to reserve
the full AI shebang for its latest and greatest.
Of course, if you're curious about these AI tools, you can
check out our in-depth guide on everything you need to know about Galaxy AI.
And for a breakdown of which features are available on which devices, our
Galaxy AI compatibility guide (which we'll be updating with this new info) has
got you covered.
Bottom line
This is a massive update, especially for those
devices scoring Samsung's complete AI suite. While we suspect these might be
the last older phones to get the Galaxy AI treatment, we're pleasantly
surprised by the scope of this rollout. Initially, we thought these AI features
would be exclusive to Samsung's newest handsets, but it seems like the company
is spreading the love a little wider than expected. Gotta love it when tech
companies keep their loyal customers in mind, right?