After much speculation, Samsung has announced the deployment of One UI 6.1 with AI for the Galaxy S23/Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5 series.
Samsung has officially announced the deployment of One UI 6.1 for some older Galaxy devices from March 28. This means that over the next few days, millions of Galaxy device owners will have access to the AI-powered feature set that debuted on the Galaxy S24 series.
Now, Samsung announced the rollout of One UI 6.1 with AI to its product line.
Deployment will take place across multiple devices, including:
- Smartphone: Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5
- Tablet: Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S9+, Galaxy Tab S9 WiFi
The update will be available in the US if customers buy it directly from Samsung.com, from popular carriers like AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, USmobile, or from retailers like Best Buy and Amazon. Unlocked versions of the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Galaxy Z Flip 5 series will start receiving the update in April.
Galaxy AI is coming soon
In addition to the usual bug fixes and security patches that come with software updates, One UI 6.1 will also unlock some transformative AI engines - initially exclusive to the Galaxy S24 series.
Galaxy AI is ready to launch.
Here is a summary of Galaxy AI features:
- Circle to Search with Google: This feature streamlines the way users search for information. Samsung phone users can now "Google" an object on their screen by circling the item or text to have Google Lens search for the object and provide the most relevant results. Users can perform these steps without having to leave the application they are using.
- Live Translate: This function works during phone calls, providing users with both voice translation and live captions of the other person's content.
- Chat Assist: This feature is available in Samsung's own keyboard and can make suggestions to improve the user's grammar or even translate messages into 13 different languages.
- Creative Edit: This feature is located in the Samsung Gallery app as a set of advanced AI tools. They offer the ability to remove unwanted objects or people from photos, resize objects, or even fill the photo background.
Previously, Samsung announced that Galaxy AI would be provided for free until the end of 2025. In addition, some features require an Internet connection to operate.