Samsung has just released the Galaxy S22, a new phone that has a new Android 13 operating system and One UI 5 user interface. This update brings many new features and improvements to the device, including support for 4K Ultra HD video playback, improved battery life, and more. The Galaxy S22 is available now for purchase from Samsung’s online store.
Samsung is now rolling out its version of Android 13, known as One UI 5.0, to the Galaxy S22 series. The initial reports were mostly limited to Europe, but it has started rolling out in the United States as well. Verizon has started pushing the update to phones, and other carriers (and the unlocked versions) will likely follow soon.
One UI 5 includes everything in Google’s regular Android 13 update, such as an improved taskbar for tablets, new media control widgets, upgraded security, and new functionality for app developers. Samsung has added a slew of features on top, including more lock screen customization features (possibly inspired by iOS 16), more themes for the cover screen on the Galaxy Z Flip series, Samsung Wallet for mobile payments and cards (which started rolling out in June), and other changes.
Like most system updates for Android devices, One UI 5 is a staged rollout, so not everyone will have access to it right now. There’s no word on when the stable updates for other models will appear, like the Galaxy Z series, older S flagships, and Galaxy Tabs. If previous major releases are any indication, the update should appear on more devices over the coming weeks and months.
Source: Samsung, The Verge, DroidLife
