10 of the coolest features in Samsung's new One UI 9 update
Your Samsung phone gets improvements to the camera, gestures, privacy and much more with One UI 9.
Samsung's newest One UI 9 update brings a host of features designed to enhance user experience. The update includes new background styling options for Favorites tiles, an AI-enhanced clock that blends with your lock screen photo, and a more customizable Quick Panel control center. Dark mode is now a standalone button, allowing users to override system settings with a single tap.
Organizing and resizing controls are easier with granular vertical and horizontal resizing, including the media playback widget. Users can now choose a 24MP resolution option for photos, a middle ground between 12MP and 50MP. This resolution is ideal for photos that need good quality but won't consume too much storage. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 supports direct USB connection to use the higher-resolution phone camera as a webcam.
A new AI-powered feature, My Fan Cam, allows for resizing video aspect ratios, making it easier to focus on specific subjects in a video. Object eraser has become more intelligent, enabling users to remove unwanted elements from photos without manual drawing. For quick access to Bixby, there's a new Gesture Wake-up setting that only requires lifting your phone to your lips.
The Multi-Finger Gesture library offers a more ornate swiping experience, allowing users to customize up to five personalized actions using two to five fingers. Live Data Speed monitor displays real-time connection speeds (Wi-Fi and cellular) in the status bar, making it easier to assess network issues. Lastly, the Privacy Indicator notifies users of apps currently sharing their location, simplifying the process of managing app permissions.
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