Samsung Galaxy S23 and Beyond: Embracing AI with the One UI 6.1 Update

Exciting news is on the horizon for Samsung Galaxy users as the tech giant gears up to unleash its advanced AI features to a wider range of devices through the highly anticipated One UI 6.1 update. This strategic move by Samsung underscores its commitment to providing cutting-edge technology not just to its latest flagship models but also to owners of older Galaxy smartphones and tablets. With this update, a plethora of innovative features that debuted with the Galaxy S24 series, such as Circle to Search, Live Translate, Interpreter mode for phone calls, Instant Slow-mo for videos, Note Assist, Browsing Assist, and AI-generated wallpapers, will soon become accessible to a broader audience.

In a recent announcement, Samsung unveiled its plans to extend the reach of its Galaxy AI features beyond the confines of its latest flagship lineup. The forthcoming One UI 6.1 update will mark a significant expansion, with the Samsung Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5 smartphones, and even the Galaxy Tab S9 series set to receive the coveted AI enhancements. This inclusive approach ensures that users across various Samsung devices can enjoy the benefits of AI-driven functionalities, fostering a more seamless and intuitive user experience.

Among the standout features making their way to older Samsung devices is Circle to Search, a feature that allows users to effortlessly search for objects and text within images by simply drawing a circle around them. This innovative tool, introduced alongside the Galaxy S24 series, exemplifies Samsung’s dedication to leveraging AI technology to simplify everyday tasks and enhance user productivity.

By bringing such capabilities to a broader user base, Samsung continues to redefine the boundaries of what’s possible in the realm of mobile technology, empowering users to do more with their devices than ever before.

The upcoming update will also add Galaxy AI features to the company’s inbuilt applications such as Live Translate for phone calls, texting in 13 languages using Chat Assist, and an Interpreter mode for real time translation. The Samsung Notes, Samsung Internet, and Recorder apps will also get support for Note Assist, Browsing Assist, and Transcript Assist features, respectively.

Meanwhile, generative AI-powered features are coming to the company’s older Galaxy smartphones and tablets. Generative Edit will allow users to “resize, reposition or realign objects” in images, according to the company. Instant Slow-mo will automatically generate more frames to produce slow–motion videos from regular ones.

Samsung says that the One UI 6.1 update that is based on Android 14 will be rolled out to the Galaxy S23 lineup, the Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Galaxy Z Flip 5, and the Galaxy Tab S9 series by the end of March. The company adds that some Galaxy AI features on the S24 series may not be supported on older models, and some features will require an Internet connection, a Samsung account, or the company’s inbuilt applications.