Samsung has announced that it will extend the new AI features, originally launched with the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6, to a wider range of its smartphones. This update will include models such as the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Fold 5, and several older devices, as noted in a post on Samsung’s South Korean community forum.
New AI Features
The update will bring various AI-powered camera and editing tools to older models. Features like Flex Camcorder and Auto Zoom, which debuted with the Galaxy Z Flip 6, will now also be available on the Galaxy Z Flip 5. Additionally, the Instant Slomo feature, enhancing slow-motion video capabilities, will be rolled out to the Galaxy S23 series, last year’s foldables, and the Galaxy Tab S9 series.
Advanced editing tools will also be introduced to older devices. Portrait Studio, Live Effect, Sketch to Image, and Motion Clipper will be accessible on the Galaxy Z Fold 4, Flip 4, and newer foldables, as well as the Galaxy S23 series and later models. The Galaxy Tab S8 and S9 series will also receive these updates, including the Galaxy Photo Editor and Overlay Translation feature.
Broader AI Integration
Samsung’s AI suite aims to enhance user experience through sophisticated artificial intelligence. Features like Astro Portrait, designed for improved night-time photography, will be available on the Galaxy S23 and S24 series. These updates are expected to be part of the One UI 6.1.1 release, which first appeared with the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 during the Galaxy Unpacked event on June 10. The update is anticipated to reach older Samsung smartphones in the coming weeks.
Future AI Development
This move aligns with Samsung’s broader strategy to innovate with AI technology. TM Roh, President and Head of Samsung’s Mobile Experience (MX) Business, hinted in a conversation with the Australian Financial Review that future AI smartphones from Samsung could differ significantly from current models. He noted that a large portion of the company’s research and development is focused on next-generation AI-powered devices.
Samsung’s initiative to bring advanced AI features to older smartphones underscores its commitment to enhancing user experience across its device ecosystem. With the upcoming One UI 6.1.1 update, users of various Galaxy models can look forward to new tools aimed at improving photography, editing, and overall device functionality.