Samsung today started a beta program for the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold4 One UI 5.1.1 release in South Korea, and apparently, the first beta build has already arrived for those who signed up. Despite what the minor increase might imply, One UI 5.1.1 actually brings a lot of new features to the foldable smartphone.
The changelog mentions improved previews in recent apps for split-screen, full-screen or pop-up apps, going directly from pop-up to split-screen, moving pop-up apps off screen to keep them safe until until you don’t want to go back for them, the app preview when hovering the S Pen over their icons, the system tray is now able to display up to 4 recently used apps (up from 2 previously) and automatic adjustment of the taskbar area if there are 7 or less icons displayed on it.
Also many other apps can be forced to support the Flex Mode Panel and by the way when using it with media you now have buttons to quickly skip forward or back 10 seconds, while pressing the time bar will skip to that specific position on the timeline. The Flex Mode panel toolbar is customizable, and quick sharing with contacts is now always possible, even when they’re not nearby. You can also set an expiration date on a shared file and even cancel sharing if you like at any time.
Samsung Health gets improvements in sleep coaching content and design for Galaxy Watch4 or newer smartwatches, and it’s easier to see and better understand the factors that influence your sleep score. Skin temperature is also measured during sleep for Galaxy Watch5 models, and the summary information screen is also improved.
The Camera app gets some improvements for Pro mode in Flex mode, the ability to select multiple photos when using the capture view on the home screen, a more convenient remaster preview, easier application of effects, and the ability to copy and paste tones and filters applied to your photos.
Dragging now works with both hands: you can select the items you want to move with one hand, then continue the gesture with the other. This is available in My Files and on the home screen. You can also use your phone while charging other devices with wireless battery sharing, if it’s placed with the main screen face down on a surface – you can use the external screen.
Further improvements have been made to storage and memory management, and the layout of the Samsung Internet screen can be customized to your taste.
This is definitely a much bigger update than a .1.1 release has any right to be. A 5.1.1 UI is expected to be officially introduced alongside the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 at a special event later this month. Therefore, its focus on folding features is no coincidence. The older members of the Fold and Flip family will receive the finalized update to One UI 5.1.1 after the arrival of the newer models, probably around August or September. The beta program may also roll out to other territories before then, we will keep you updated.
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