Samsung has recently released a substantial update for its Galaxy devices in June 2023, introducing numerous new features that greatly enhance the user experience. While the update size exceeded 2 GB for Galaxy S23 users, other models have also received previously undisclosed innovations. Samsung has now provided us with more details regarding these enhancements.
Outlined in the changelog, Samsung highlights 10 notable innovations that customers can expect. While some of these advancements are exclusive to the Galaxy S23 series, certain changes are also available for older models. Here is a summarized version of the update:
- Zoom Icon for Portrait Mode: Added a zoom icon for portrait mode shots, enabling 2x magnification and improved sharpness at 3x magnification in low-light conditions. Supported Models: S23 series.
- Batch Deletion of Motion Photos: Users can now delete Motion Photos video clips directly from the Gallery in one go. Support Models: S22/S21/S20/N20 series, Z Fold4/Fold3/Fold2, Z Flip4/Flip3/Flip5G/Flip (SW update coming soon).
- Distortion Correction in Photo Remaster: Addressed distortion issues affecting individuals at the edges of wide-angle lens images in Photo Remaster. Support Models: S22/S21/S20/N20 series, Z Fold4/Fold3/Fold2, Z Flip4/Flip3/Flip5G/Flip (SW update coming soon).
- Portrait Distortion Compensation: Corrected distortion in portraits captured with a wide-angle lens in photo mode at 1x-1.5x zoom. Supported Models: S23 series (Other models supported by Photo Remaster and Enhance-X).
- Adaptive Pixel Function Control: Camera wizard now offers the ability to disable the “Adaptive Pixel” function, which automatically adjusts the optimal pixel in high-resolution images based on landscape characteristics and brightness. This feature is exclusive to models with the Adaptive Pixel (S23 Series) capability. Camera Wizard > Adaptive Pixel > On/Off. Supported models: S23 series.
- Improved HDR Compositing: Addressed intermittent HDR compositing errors in backlit shots after selecting speed priority in the camera wizard. Camera Wizard > Recording Speed > Choose Speed Priority.
- Enhanced Super Steady: Improved near-field sharpness when shooting at 0.6x Super Steady on Galaxy S23 Ultra.
- Smooth Photo Mode Preview: Optimized the photo mode preview for seamless device movement in low-light environments.
- Enhanced Color and Sky Display: Improved color accuracy and sky representation when capturing high-resolution images in photo mode.
- Minimized Color Shift: Optimized to minimize color discrepancies when switching from wide-angle to telephoto on specific monochrome backgrounds.
Samsung should prioritize improving its communication regarding new updates. Despite the evident multitude of innovations, users were met with empty changelogs on their devices. In conclusion, Samsung’s latest Galaxy update introduces a wide array of enhancements across various models, catering to user demands and elevating the overall smartphone experience.