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One UI 6.1 testing on Galaxy A54, A34 continues in February
February 2024 security patch rollout has begun, but Samsung is also developing One UI 6.1 for eligible smartphones. In an exciting development, it has been revealed that Samsung continued the One UI 6.1 testing on the Galaxy A54 and Galaxy A34 devices in February 2024.
According to the info, Samsung tested the One UI 6.1 firmware on Galaxy A54 and A34 for the first time in February 2024. While the rollout schedule is yet to be shared, the development and internal testing process is rapidly progressing for many devices.
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The latest One UI 6.1 build for Galaxy A54 bears PDA version number A546BXXU6CXB1, while the A34’s firmware bears version A346BXXU5CXB2. We expect both phones to begin getting the next One UI version through a software update next month.
Galaxy A54 | A34 :: First February OneUI 6.1 test firmware has been updated on the server
Build Versions
• A34: A346BXXU5CXB2
• A54: A546BXXU6CXB1#GalaxyA#OneUI6 #OneUI#GalaxyA54 #GalaxyA34#Samsung #OneUI6dot1 pic.twitter.com/JNZnXtlfQB— Tarun Vats (@tarunvats33) February 8, 2024
Sadly, the One UI 6.1 is indeed coming for both of these premium Galaxy A series devices. However, the Galaxy AI features available in the Galaxy S24 series won’t be included in the firmware. Notably, the upcoming Galaxy A55 and A35 devices even won’t bring any On-device AI feature.
Google teased the Pixel 9 Pro smartphone launching on August 13. This year’s Made by Google event is taking place two months before its usual schedule. With early launch, the company aims to better compete with its rivals including Apple and Samsung.
The Pixel 9 Pro teaser has been published on Google Store. It’s a 12-second video clip, which begins with the animation of “Google Pixel” text featuring a Gemini color palette. The text disappears save for “ix” — or the Roman Numeral for 9.
The entire animation screens the appearance of the phone’s camera bar. The phone seems to have three lenses, indicating the Pixel 9 Pro. Interestingly, the teaser video published by Google ends on August 13, 2024, in Roman Numerals.
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— Made by Google (@madebygoogle) June 25, 2024
The event will be held on Tuesday, August 13 from 10 to 11 a.m. PT. You will be able to join the unveiling live through the Google Store and the Made by Google channel on YouTube. In announcing the event, Google has repeatedly mentioned Android, Gemini, and Pixel.
Meanwhile, Samsung is set to introduce the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 in July. The phones will bring new Galaxy AI features and enhancements to the table. However, upgrades to Google AI would be worth seeing as the Galaxy S25 series might be inspired by it.
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Samsung is set to launch its next-generation foldable smartphones, Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6, at the Galaxy 2024 Unpacked Event next month. Several reports have been surfacing online that reveal the features, design, and specs of these devices. A new report reveals that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 may have less visible crease than the Z Flip 5.
According to tipster IceUniverse, the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 6 smartphone will get slight improvements in the crease in comparison to its predecessor. The company is constantly trying to eliminate the crease in foldable displays, with gradual improvements being made.
As for the crease, Flip6 is better than Flip5, and Fold6 has little improvement.
— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) June 15, 2024
The Korean tech giant aims to offer an even better display experience with the less visible crease in its next foldable phones. In foldable display products, the crease is the area where the panel folds and unfolds. It is almost impossible to eliminate the crease, but Samsung is improving it.
Previous reports also revealed that Samsung will use thicker ultra-thin glass (UTG) for the Galaxy Z Flip 6’s folding screen. By using this glass, the smartphones will have smaller crease and durable glass. While the Galaxy Z Flip 5 comes with a UTG of 30 microns, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 might use 50 microns thicker UTG.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 crease to be smaller, Flip 7 to get new hinge
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra might not be limited to South Korea. A new report indicates that the company could launch its first Ultra foldable phone in at least two countries: China and South Korea.
AndroidHeadlines reports that Samsung is planning to introduce the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra in China too. Previously, it was reported that the company could keep this exclusive variant limited to its home ground.
Samsung has been working on Q6 and Q6A for a long. As per previous reports, Q6 is the internal codename for the Z Fold 6, while the Q6A is expected to be the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra.
In a surprising development, Samsung SM-W9025 has been spotted on AndroidHeadlines database. It doesn’t match SM-F958N, which is the Korean variant’s model number.
It is expected that the model number of Samsung’s upcoming foldable in China is quite different from the Korean variant. So rather than Z Fold 6 Ultra, Samsung may opt for W25 Ultra naming for its debut in the Chinese market.
Earlier, Samsung’s Kazakhstan website accidentally published official promo material of the Unpacked. The image revealed the design of the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6.
Since the Z Fold 6 Ultra was missing from the leaked promo, it is expected to be limited to certain markets. Also, rather than the Unpacked stage, the company may pick a later date to introduce its nighty foldable handset.