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One UI 6.1.1 will bring Galaxy AI Live Translate to KakaoTalk and other apps
Samsung has recently announced the expansion of Galaxy AI-powered Live Translate feature. Now, reports coming out from South Korea indicate that KakaoTalk app will also gain support for Samsung’s Galaxy AI Live Translate feature with One UI 6.1.1.
According to the report, Samsung’s Live Translate coming to KakaoTalk with One UI 6.1.1. The company will further optimize Galaxy AI for the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6. The foldable phones will come pre-installed with Android 14-based One UI 6.1.1.
Live Translate is an on-device AI feature that offers live translation of multiple languages. It enables real-time translations during phone calls, while Chat Assist offers contextually relevant suggestions to help users perfect conversations.
The South Korean tech giant believes that Live Translate’s expansion will allow users to conveniently communicate in multiple languages using various apps with real-time translation, breaking down language barriers when meeting friends while traveling.
“We plan to extend the Galaxy AI real-time translation feature not only to Samsung apps, but also to various third-party messaging apps that support voice calling,” wrote Samsung’s Choi Won-joon, head of the research and development of smartphone business.
As for KakaoTalk, the company released a separate statement (via KoreaJoongAngDaily) that KakaoTalk will have access to the AI features. As Galaxy AI’s Live Translate feature works through on-device AI, users would not need to worry about privacy breaches.
Samsung is currently testing the One UI 6.1.1 build on select flagship models and is expected to release it soon. Meanwhile, moderators have confirmed several features that will come with this update. Now, the company has confirmed that the One UI 6.1.1 update will enhance the functionality of the side button on Samsung devices.
Recently, a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 user reported a frustrating issue where the side button on the cover screen fails to open apps like the calculator directly. Instead, users are notified to unfold their devices to use the app.
Samsung has acknowledged the side button issue and assured users that the team is working to fix it in the upcoming One UI 6.1.1 update. This information has been revealed by the community moderator.
One UI 6.1.1 update is expected to include improvements specifically for improving the functionality of the side button so users can easily use it to operate their phones. However, the moderator has not given any information about the release date of this major update.
Furthermore, some reports also suggest that the One UI 6.1.1 update will bring significant changes as it will be as big as One UI 6.1. So stay tuned for more information.
One UI 6.1.1 update will be as big as One UI 6.1, Samsung mod says
Wild rumor says Samsung could use MediaTek SoC in Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus. It seems Exynos may not be used in the next-generation Galaxy S flagships. The company’s Foundry division reportedly facing a low rate of yield-related concerns.
Korea’s FCC (via IceUniverse) reports that the Exynos 2500 SoC may fail to enter the mass production stage due to low yield. It would force Samsung to repeat what it did with the Galaxy S23 series – exclusively using Snapdragon chipset worldwide.
Complete reliance on Qualcomm for Galaxy chipset may reduce Samsung’s negotiation edge. Due to this, consumers may have to bear the additional load of chipset through increased prices. These concerns will likely be resolved by utilizing MediaTek chips.
The report says that Samsung may cooperate with MediaTek to customize chips for Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus. A customized chip entitled “Dimensity for Galaxy” could be utilized in the phones. However, there is no authentic evidence to solidify this rumor.
Compared to Exynos, Samsung consumers would happily use MediaTek Galaxy S25. The chipset is doing a better job on the Galaxy S24 series but consumers still prefer avoiding it. Notably, MediaTek chips adopt TSMC foundry, which is considerably better than Samsung.
According to a report by South Korean media FNN, Samsung's Exynos 2500 chip may not meet production requirements due to its low yield. Therefore, Samsung may cooperate with MediaTek to customize chips for Galaxy S25 and S25+smartphones.
Although this news lacks some evidence,…— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) June 27, 2024
Well, there are still months for preparations and improvements in degraded aspects. Samsung will introduce its next flagship lineup in January next year. The company also recently denied rumors of problems with its 3nm foundry division.
MediaTek is a Taiwan-based fabless semiconductor firm that designs and manufactures chipsets. Currently, it adopts TSMC for the production of chips, but Samsung may try to get production orders for its foundry business in favor of MediaTek chips in Galaxy devices.
Samsung has already rolled out the latest security patch to the Galaxy S24 series in India, Korea, Europe, the US, and China. Now, the company is expanding the June 2024 security patch to the Galaxy S24 models in the Middle East.
The update enhances the security and stability of smartphones by fixing over 50 issues. It also improves some features such as image display on the screen, battery usage tracking, secure phone calls, and the functionality of the Samsung Dialer application for better user experience.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra are getting the June 2024 security update in the Middle East through One UI build version S92xBXXS2AXED. The installation package size of this update is around 453.20MB.
To install the update, open the smartphone’s Settings, select ‘Software Update’, and then ‘Download and install’. Following these steps will ensure that your Galaxy smartphone is up-to-date with the latest security protections.
Aside from this, Samsung is working to introduce the Super HDR on/off toggle for Instagram on the Galaxy S24 series. This option ensures users who prefer an SDR viewing experience can still enjoy Instagram content without HDR enhancements.
Samsung ‘still’ working on Instagram Super HDR toggle for Galaxy S24