Samsung’s One UI 6.1 Update Brings Galaxy AI to More Devices: Galaxy S23 Series, Z Fold5, Z Flip5 & More

Samsung's latest software update is creating a buzz. The One UI 6.1 update, rolling out starting March 28th, brings a significant upgrade to the Galaxy ecosystem. This update, the first major one since the Android 14-based One UI 6.0 launched in October 2023, is packed with new features, most notably the introduction of Galaxy AI to a wider range of devices.

Galaxy AI Arrives on More Devices

The star of the show is undoubtedly Galaxy AI. This suite of AI features aims to revolutionize the user experience on compatible devices. Initially available on the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy AI is now reaching the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE, the latest foldable flagships - Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5 - and the Galaxy Tab S9 series. With a wider rollout planned by April, users will get their hands on these new capabilities shortly.

Here's the complete list:

• Galaxy S23
• Galaxy S23+
• Galaxy S23 Ultra
• Galaxy S23 FE
• Galaxy Z Fold 5
• Galaxy Z Flip 5
• Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
• Galaxy Tab S9+
• Galaxy Tab S9 Wi-Fi

One UI 6.1: New Features

Galaxy AI boasts a range of features designed to make everyday tasks on your phone or tablet more intuitive and efficient. One such feature is Circle to Search. Imagine seeing an interesting object in an app and wanting to know more about it. With Circle to Search, you simply draw a circle around the object and perform a visual search on Google, all without leaving the app you're in.

For those who frequently communicate across languages, Live Translate is a game-changer. This feature offers real-time voice translations and live captioning for phone calls, eliminating language barriers and ensuring smooth communication.

Photo editing enthusiasts will appreciate Generative Edit, an AI-powered tool that allows you to effortlessly resize, reposition, or realign objects in your photos for the perfect shot. Chat Assist takes text interaction to a new level by offering AI-driven suggestions within the Samsung Keyboard.

Will Galaxy S22 Get a Taste of AI?

In a surprising turn of events, Samsung's mobile division president, TM Roh, hinted at the possibility of extending some Galaxy AI features to the Galaxy S22 series. This comes despite initial concerns about the hardware limitations of these models.

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