Samsung Confirms One UI 6.1 with Galaxy AI Features Coming to Older Devices in “Early May”
Samsung has officially announced that several of its devices released in 2021 and 2022 will be equipped with Galaxy AI features as early as "early May." A Samsung community post details the preparations for the rollout of the One UI 6.1 update, which will bring Galaxy AI capabilities to a range of devices launched between 2021 and 2022. However, the company clarifies that despite the integration of AI tools, some elements will be missing. Here's a breakdown of which devices will receive which features: Galaxy S22, Flip 4, Fold 4, and Tab S8 series: These devices will receive a similar set of Galaxy AI features as the S23 FE. This means they will have all functionalities except for Instant Slow Motion, as Samsung specifically excluded this feature from the recently released FE series, as confirmed back in February. Galaxy S21, Flip 3, and Fold 3 series: These devices will only receive two Galaxy AI features: Google's "Finder" and "Chat Assistant". While Samsung specifies "early May" as the rollout period, they haven't provided a more precise date. However, it's reasonable to assume that One UI 6.1 will arrive on these devices alongside the company's next monthly security update. Background and Potential Challenges: This announcement follows Samsung's recent expansion of language support for its software and confirms the integration of Galaxy AI into several previous-generation devices. The company had previously hinted at plans to expand the availability of its intelligent assistant, with the Galaxy S22 series being one of the expected candidates. Samsung's mobile division head noted back in March that the company was considering implementing Galaxy AI in devices as old as two years. The primary obstacle is hardware, as Galaxy AI heavily relies on its capabilities. This is likely the reason behind the absence of the Instant Slow Motion feature and the exclusion of the Galaxy S21, Flip 3, and Fold 3 models from the list of devices receiving the full suite of Galaxy AI functionalities.
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