Exciting News: Samsung's One UI 7 is on its Way!

Hi Huneybees,

Mark your calendars, Galaxy fans! Starting April 14, Samsung Singapore will begin rolling out the all-new One UI 7. The first lucky recipients? Owners of the Galaxy S24 Series. But don’t worry, older Galaxy devices—your turn is coming soon.

This update is all about making life easier, smarter, and a lot more fun. Designed with AI smarts and a fresh new look, One UI 7 brings personalization and control to a whole new level.

🌟A Fresh Look You'll Love

One UI 7 is rocking a bold, simple, and emotive redesign that will make you fall in love with your Galaxy device all over again. From a cleaned-up home screen to revamped widgets, everything's crafted to help you customize your device exactly the way you want.

One of the coolest new features is the Now Bar*—a magical lock screen upgrade. Imagine glancing at your phone and seeing your run progress or what jam is playing on your Galaxy Buds. Yep, that’s convenience in one simple swipe, no unlocking needed!

*Availability of functions supported within the apps may vary by country. Some functional widgets may require a network connection and/or Samsung Account login.

🖁Smart AI = Fewer Hassles + More Fun

With One UI 7, Samsung's built-in AI takes center stage to simplify your daily grind and boost your creativity.

• Meet AI Select*: Love saving quirky video moments as GIFs? A quick swipe on the Edge Panel and voilà—you’re a GIF-making legend.
  

  *Results may vary depending on model. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed. Requires internet connection and a Samsung Account login. Service availability may vary by country, language or device model. Availability of supported languages may vary. Certain languages may require language pack download.

• Writing Assist*: Hate formatting? Let AI do it for you. It can summarise or polish text like a pro.
  

  *Writing Assist is available for Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy S24 FE, Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6, Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5, Galaxy Tab S10 series and Galaxy Tab S9 series.

• Drawing Assist*: Got ideas to sketch or illustrate? Mix text, images, or even your own doodles to create something spectacular.
  

  *Drawing Assist is available for Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy S24 FE, Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6, Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5, Galaxy Tab S10 series and Galaxy Tab S9 series. Requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. A visible watermark is overlaid on the image output upon saving in order to indicate that the image is generated by AI. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed.

And wait—Audio Eraser* deserves a standing ovation. It's like magic for your videos, letting you delete unwanted background noise with ease.

*Audio Eraser is available in Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy S24 FE, Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6, and Galaxy Tab S10 series. Results may vary per video depending on how sounds present in the video. Samsung Account login required. Certain types of sound can be detected such as voices, music, wind, nature, crowd and noise. The actual sound detection may vary depending on audio source, and the condition of the video. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.

Google Gemini: Your AI BFF

Galaxy and Google fans, rejoice! The One UI 7 update brings deeper Google Gemini* integration. Want to ask your phone to recommend something? Just hold the side button, chat away, and watch the magic happen.

*Internet connection and compatible operating system required. Availability may vary be device, country, and language.

Oh, and tweaking your device settings? It's as easy as having a chat. Type or talk natural prompts like “turn on Eye Comfort Shield,” and your Galaxy will know exactly what to do. Natural language search* extends to Settings, making it easier to adjust preferences. You can simply provide contextual prompts into the Settings search bar and receive recommended options such as adjusting brightness or turning on Eye comfort shield.
*Currently supported languages include Korean, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, and Portuguese. Available in Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy S24 FE, Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6, and Galaxy Tab S10 series. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.

 

Ready to embrace a whole new way of using your Galaxy device? One UI 7 is here to make your interactions smoother, smarter, and just a little bit cooler. Keep an eye on your updates—it’s going to be worth the wait! One UI 7 will roll out in Singapore from 14 April 2025 for the Galaxy S24 Series, and gradually to other eligible Galaxy devices listed above.

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Samsung Launches 2017 Edition of Galaxy A Series and Black Pearl S7 Edge Smartphones

Hi Huneybees,

New Year calls for new updated gadgets and today marks the launch of Samsung's latest midrange devices - Galaxy A series smartphones - the Galaxy A5 (2017) and the Galaxy A7 (2017), together with a new series of phone covers.

Left: Galaxy A7 (2017)Right: Galaxy A5 (2017)

Offering two screen size options – 5.2-inch for the Galaxy A5 (2017) and 5.7-inch for the Galaxy A7 (2017), these 2 new phones are updated versions of their predecessors.

Appearance

The new Galaxy A (2017) series look almost similar devices look almost similar to their S series range, featuring a premium metal frame, the signature home button with fingerprint scanner and 3D glass back. 

Size comparison of Samsung Galaxy A7  (2017)

Size comparison of Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)

Both phones have a nice grip and fit in the palm comfortably. Coming in Black Sky, Gold Sand and Peach Cloud, there's a phone for everyone.

Samsung Galaxy A7  (2017)

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)

Functions

Camera abilities are up levelled with 16MP front and rear facing camera easily toggled with a flick on the screen. Something special is the floating shutter that allows high resolution selfie to be taken with a comfortable grip, without having to fear dropping the phone and also the screen display would be able to work as a front flash for brighter images.

The accurate autofocus also allows better and more stable picture quality event in low light conditions. A  simplified UX also allows users to have easy swiping to quickly change modes, or instant filters to activate picture effects. 

Other features on the Galaxy A series smartphones include:

• IP68-certified water and dust resistant capabilities, allowing it to withstand elements including rain, sweat, sand and dust. 
• Larger memory space with 32GB of internal storage and expandable storage of up to 256GB with its microSD slot.
• Longer battery life
• Fast Charging capabilities that are ideal for active mobile lifestyles
• Equipped with Samsung Pay and approved as NFC-enabled devices for transit use in Singapore, where users can also travel effortlessly with the EZ-Link Card that is activated in Samsung Pay

Accessories

Launching together with the Galaxy A (2017) is the Galaxy A (2017) Neon Flip Cover, available in

Black, Gold, Pink and Blue at the recommended retail price of SGD$78. The orange rim gets lighted up when messages or calls come in, so that you will never have to miss any urgent messages or calls again!

Pricing

The Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A7 (2017) will be available from 21 January 2017 at the recommended retail price of SGD$548 and SGD$648 respectively, inclusive of GST. They will be available in three stylish colours – Black Sky, Gold Sand and Peach Cloud – at local telecommunications operators, major consumer electronics stores, authorised mobile retailers and Samsung Experience Stores.

Galaxy S7 edge in Black Pearl

Additionally, Samsung also announced the retail availability of the new Black Pearl variant of the Galaxy S7 edge in Singapore. The glossy new colour, which radiates quality and luxury, will be exclusive to the 128GB version of the device.

Designed to be modern and striking, the sleek black finish blankets the entire device  - edges and all - and adds depth to its glass design. The result is a stylish all-black aesthetic that captures the essence of the colour in its purest form.

An exclusive jet black frame as compared to the S7 edge black onyx below.

The Galaxy S7 edge in Black Pearl will be available from 7 January 2017 at a recommended retail price of SGD$1,198, inclusive of GST. It will be available at all local Telecommunication Operators, selected Consumer Electronics/ IT stores, Authorised Retailers, and Samsung Experience Stores.

For more product information, please visit http://www.samsungmobilepress.com, news.samsung.com/galaxy or www.samsung.com/galaxy.

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SHARP Mobile Is Now Available In Singapore

Hi Huneybees,

If you are shopping for an affordable but high performance smartphone, SHARP Mobile may just have what you need. As the leader in innovation and technology for 100 years, SHARP has partnered with Commtiva Technology to finally bring in their smartphones from Japan to Singapore for the first time!

Say HI! to SHARP Z2 and SHARP MS1 smartphones. They are here to meet the needs of budget-conscious users in Singapore.

SHARP Z2 is the first ever 2.3GHz deca-core smartphone launched in Singapore and is positioned as the work-life balance smartphone. Powered by Mediatek’s Deca-Core Helio X20 mobile processor, Sharp Z2 comes with 4GB RAM and 32GB ROM delivering extreme computing performance with unmatched power efficiency, making everyday multitasking a breeze.

If you are looking for a smartphone with a battery capacity of 3000mAh (bigger than IPhone 7 Plus of 2900mAh and same as Samsung S7) that can be recharged up to 50% in 30 minutes or looking to snap fast moving objects swiftly with a 16 megapixel Phase Detection Auto Focus Single Lens  (compare to IPhone 7 Plus 2x12 megapixel and Samsung S7 12 mega dual pixel), this 5.5-inch powerhouse smartphone maybe what you need. Psst, the phone even comes with silicon phone protector! =)

Retailing at just SGD399 (inclusive of GST), SHARP MS1 has fingerprint recognition feature that uses one button for easy unlock and quick photo taking. This privacy and security feature is usually made available for premium models of smartphone. 

For Huneybees who enjoys snapping selfies or welfies, SHARP MS1 comes with high resolution of 13 megapixel front and back camera, which has an in-built back illuminated sensor that enables photos taken at night just as sharp as captured in normal lighting environment.

Elegantly yet beautiful with Japan DNA Design, SHARP MS1 has a curved 3D Corning Gorilla glass and is equipped with 3GB RAM and 64GB capacity, supported by an Octa Core synchronous multi-function processor that provides maximum efficiency to ease your workload. 

Retailing at SGD299 (inclusive of GST), this beauty is available in Hanayome White and Pure Pink and is great for Huneybees who enjoys music as it comes with 2-way stereo amplifier chip, detects original sound quality instantaneously, ensuring vibrant and natural sound quality, clear and dimensional sound pleasing to the ears.

Both SHARP Z2 and SHARP MS1 smartphones are now available at M1, its exclusive distributors, Challenger stores and other authorized resellers.

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