Samsung has introduced a significant privacy upgrade with its latest One UI 6.1.1 update, featuring new security enhancements for both Quick Share and Samsung Cloud.
To know if your specific smartphone model is eligible for this upgrade, check this out.
Quick Share Gets a Privacy Boost
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Samsung revealed that select smartphone models will receive a free upgrade with new security features. Read the article to know if your phone is eligible.
Quick Share, Samsung's convenient file-sharing service, has received a much-needed privacy upgrade. The newly introduced Private Sharing mode empowers users to control the visibility and lifespan of shared files. This feature allows users to set expiration timers, ensuring that shared content remains accessible only for a predetermined period.
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Samsung Cloud Enhances Data Protection
According to The Sun, Samsung Cloud is also benefiting from the latest update with the introduction of end-to-end encryption. This robust security measure ensures that files stored in the cloud are protected with the highest level of encryption, making them accessible only to the device owner. To activate this feature, users can navigate to the Security and privacy settings.
Device Compatibility
The new security features are initially available for the Galaxy S24 series, with broader compatibility expected to expand to other eligible devices in the coming weeks. Samsung has yet to confirm a complete list of compatible models, but it's likely that devices running One UI 6.1.1 will be able to access these enhancements.
- Galaxy S24 series
- Galaxy S23 series, including S23 FE
- Galaxy S22 series
- Galaxy Z Fold 5
- Galaxy Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Flip 4
Safeguarding Your Data
These latest updates from Samsung underscore the company's commitment to user privacy and data protection. By implementing stronger security measures for file sharing and cloud storage, Samsung aims to provide users with greater peace of mind. As technology continues to evolve, it's essential for companies to prioritize user security, and Samsung's efforts in this area are commendable.
When it comes to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra, early rumors suggest it's coming sometime in October. At the same time, he Fold 6 Slim is also rumored to arrive in the same month.
According to Tech Times, Samsung wanted to achieve a thinner design for the Z Fold 6 Ultra/Slim, but this poses some challenges on its part. If they want to do this, there's a need to sacrifice the S Pen support.
Chinese smartphone makers are now known for their foldables including the Honor Magic V3 and Xiaomi Mix Fold 4. This forces the South Korean tech giant to improve the quality of its foldable handsets even further.
This competition indicates that Samsung should strive harder to attract more people to invest in foldables. It's a healthy indication that the market is not revolving around the same maker since innovation is always around the corner.
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