Millions More Galaxy Phones Just Joined Samsung's Free Upgrade List
Samsung is expanding the list of Galaxy devices eligible for free software upgrades, bringing advanced camera features to older models.
📍 Aftermath
Millions more Galaxy phones were added to Samsung's free upgrade list. Other reports focused on One UI 9 leaks, potential updates for the Galaxy S22, and new camera features coming to the Galaxy S25.
Epilogue added 48d ago, after coverage quieted.
Answered
Which older phone is receiving a Galaxy S26 camera feature?
Users of the Galaxy S25 will receive the feature.
What is the 'My FanCam' feature?
According to a One UI 9 leak, it allows for post-capture reframing.
Is the Galaxy S22 confirmed for One UI 9?
Coverage indicates this is currently a question being asked, but does not confirm the update for that model.
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- Primary Driver: Samsung is expanding the list of Galaxy devices eligible for free software upgrades, bringing advanced camera features to older models.
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Samsung has added millions of additional Galaxy phones to its free upgrade list. This expansion includes the arrival of a specific camera feature from the Galaxy S26 for users of the Galaxy S25.
Coverage from Forbes, PhoneArena, and Gadget Hacks emphasizes the rollout of these updates. Reports highlight a leak regarding One UI 9 and a feature called My FanCam, which enables post-capture reframing.
Attention is now turning to whether the Galaxy S22 will also receive the One UI 9 update, as noted by tech-ish.com.
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Sources (4)
- Samsung My FanCam One UI 9 Leak: How Post-Capture Reframing Works Gadget Hacks · 50d ago
- Galaxy S25 users, you've hit the jackpot: the Galaxy S26's best camera trick is coming to your phone PhoneArena · 50d ago
- Will Samsung Galaxy S22 get One UI 9 update? tech-ish.com · 50d ago
- Millions More Galaxy Phones Just Joined Samsung's Free Upgrade List Forbes · 50d ago broke it first
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