Mobile technology is a powerful tool, delivering connection, creativity, entertainment and information. It is essential to how we communicate with friends, family and the world around us, and we believe that everyone should have equitable access to it.

 

At Samsung, we design meaningful, human-centric innovations that offer people greater control and more enriching experiences in their daily lives. Through a variety of Galaxy features — from simple, easy devices gestures to auditory assistants and vision enhancements — we strive to open access to technology that works for people of all abilities.

 

To celebrate this year’s Global Accessibility Awareness Day, let’s take a look at some of these features and how we continue to bridge barriers.

 

 

Making the Galaxy Experience More Accessible

Adding Clarity With Relumino Mode

Born out of Samsung’s in-house incubator, Relumino Mode was designed to improve the lives of those with low vision by increasing the visibility of on-screen text and images. This feature enhances the screen’s contrast and brightness and sharpens image outlines and shapes, enabling users to easily discern content on their devices.

 

To understand our users’ perspectives and needs, we collaborated with advisors with low vision, researchers, engineers, programmers and testers to develop a solution for inclusive visual displays. Relumino Mode is the product of years of research and development to advance Samsung’s goal of providing “Screens for All” and improving the viewing experience for those with limited vision. This new feature is available in the Samsung Galaxy S24 series and beyond.

 

From following a ball during a sports match to reading smaller text on a news broadcast, Relumino Mode¹ helps users with low vision to connect with the world and enjoy content that matters most to them.

 

Enabling Relumino:

 

 

 

Providing Audio Descriptions With TalkBack

The TalkBack² feature, also known as Voice Assistant, is designed to help users with low or no vision to get the most out of their device experience without looking at their screens. This feature transforms Galaxy smartphones and tablets into an intuitive audio interface. As users navigate their devices, Talkback can provide speech feedback for anything they touch, highlight or select, such as menus, emails and notifications. TalkBack shortcuts can also be enabled for more seamless navigation.

 

Navigating the screen is simple. With easy-to-use gestures, such as Swipe Left, Double Tap or Use Two Fingers To Scroll, TalkBack provides users the freedom to control their devices conveniently.

 

Turning on TalkBack:

 

1) Launch the Settings app, and then select Accessibility

2) Tap TalkBack

3) Tap the switch to activate TalkBack

 

 

 

Bringing Media to Life With Live Captions

Live Captions³ helps those who are hard of hearing to follow their favorite media and audio content effortlessly. The feature transcribes audio as it plays through the device in real-time. With Live Captions, users can better enjoy videos, podcasts, phone and video calls, audio messages and voicemails.

Live Captions are available in English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese and Spanish.⁴

 

Activating Live Captions:

 

1) Open Device Settings

2) Tap on Accessibility

3) Tap on Hearing Enhancements

4) Turn on Live Caption

 

 

 

Fostering Inclusivity Through Accessories and Wearables

Amplifying the World With Ambient Sound

The Galaxy Buds2 Pro features an Ambient Sound setting that adapts background noise at five levels of amplification,⁵ designed to cater to a diverse range of needs and situations. This feature gives users the ability to customize how they want to hear and experience sound. From making a conversation more audible to increasing the noise of traffic at a crosswalk, the Ambient Sound feature allows users to participate in social interactions while being aware of their surroundings.

 

Setting up Ambient Sound:

 

1) Insert both Buds into your ears

2) Open the Galaxy Wearable app

3) Tap on Earbud settings

4) Tap on Accessibility

5) Tap the Ambient Sound button

 

 

 

Reimagining Your Galaxy Watch With Universal Gestures⁶

Universal Gestures offers an innovative way to use your Galaxy Watch touch-free. With four intuitive gestures, Make Fist, Make Fist Twice, Pinch and Double Pinch, users can navigate their Galaxy interface, open apps, scroll messages and more, without needing to push down or touch the screen with force.

 

Prompting Universal Gestures:

 

1) Open Device Settings

2) Tap on Accessibility

3) Scroll to the Interaction and Dexterity Section

4) Turn Universal Gestures on

 

 

 

A Better World for Everyone

Samsung is on a journey to advance a more inclusive and sustainable future through our innovations and open collaborations, and will continue to take steps in delivering accessibility features to our devices, so more people can enjoy what our Galaxy products have to offer. The work does not end here.

 

For more information, visit our Galaxy Mobile Accessibility page.

 

 

¹ Relumino Mode is available on Galaxy S24 series operating on One UI 6.1 or above.
² Talkback is available on all Galaxy smartphones.
³ Live Caption is available on Galaxy smartphones with 4GB memory or higher.
⁴ Additional languages will be available in coming updates.
⁵ Additional two levels can be activated in the Laboratory — Ambient Sound menu under Earbuds settings in the Galaxy Wearable app.
⁶ Universal Gestures is available on Galaxy Watch6, Watch5 and Watch4 series with One UI 5 Watch.

Source: Samsung Mobile Blog
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We pick up our mobile devices hundreds of times each day and now rely on them to such an extent that we rarely leave the house without them. They’re an extension of us, and explosive new technologies like AI and generative AI bring hugely exciting opportunities to what you can do with your device — or rather, what your device can enable you to do.

 

But while technology changes, your right to privacy doesn’t. New developments mean new ways of data being processed. At Samsung, we think you should have the full picture when it comes to your personal information. We believe transparency, choice and control must be at the core of the mobile experience.

 

In this highly digitized world, your security and privacy are more important than ever, so it’s only right that our users have full control over their devices. That’s why we focus on providing solutions that allow you to have complete controllability and total empowerment over how your data is used.

 

 

Security & Privacy Dashboard:

This belief is the cornerstone of our Security & Privacy Dashboard. The Dashboard enables you to have complete control over your data, including who sees it and how it gets used. In one simple and easy-to-use interface, you can view, create and update your app permissions, controls and data-sharing features — effectively enabling you to call the shots on your data and customize your experience, your way.

 

The Dashboard also allows you to see any data that may be at risk, intuitively showing you the safety status of security items.

 

 

From there, you can quickly and easily change your settings to manage potential dangers at the touch of a button. Items are ordered in priority of the functions that could have the most significant impact on your online safety — such as lock screen, account security, lost device protection via Find My Mobile, app security and updates. These are instantly accessible at the top, with intuitive red, yellow or green alerts showing any problems at a glance and providing clear indicators of any security issues.

 

Of course, we also do the work for you. Apps can continue tracking data for months, even when they are not in use — but Galaxy devices proactively remove permissions from apps that have not been used in a while, which can then be reinstated if you choose in the Dashboard.

 

You can do this through Permission Manager and Permission Usage. Permission Manager easily shows you which apps can access your data — whether it’s your location, camera or microphone and in which context (for example, if it’s only when using the app). Permission Usage provides an easy way for you to see your recently used permissions — specifically, which apps have used a certain permission in the last 24 hours or seven days. And, to make things even easier, we also provide instant action prompts through the Dashboard to help make data decisions more intuitive and transparent.

 

It’s simple to access your Security & Privacy Dashboard. Just go to Settings and Security & Privacy, where you can review and adjust permissions as you see fit.

 

You can also play with features to further enhance your device’s privacy, such as the Clipboard Access toggle. Turning this setting on (by going to Settings, then Privacy and looking for the toggle “Alert when clipboard accessed”) means that any time an app pastes something from your clipboard, you’ll get a notification. No more hidden activity.

 

It’s never been easier to see and understand your data privacy with Galaxy. We put the control in your hands.

 

 

Find My Mobile / Samsung Find:

It’s one of life’s inevitabilities — at some point, we all misplace our phones. But with Find My Mobile and Samsung Find, you no longer need to worry about your device’s personal information getting into the wrong hands.

 

Once Find My Mobile is enabled, Samsung Find allows you to locate, lock and even erase your device’s data to create an access lockdown. You can find your device even if it’s not connected to a mobile network, as long as it’s turned on. And through Samsung Find, it’s not only your Galaxy phone you can hunt down — but also your Galaxy Buds, tablets, watches and other devices.

 

The additional options available make it easier than ever to find your devices. Users can invite family members in the Samsung Find app to view the location or activate ringing noises to help track down shared devices. To give yourself the best chance of locating lost devices with Samsung Find, you can extend the battery life by remotely turning on power saving mode.

 

 

With Galaxy, you’re empowered to stay in complete control of your device — even when it’s not physically with you.

 

 

Advanced Intelligence Settings:

As an industry-leading global manufacturer, Samsung is focused on enhancing the device experience through dedicated AI features while prioritizing privacy in the era of AI. Many of our Galaxy AI features use on-device data processing which means sensitive information stays with you and you alone. For those features that do require processing in the cloud or external servers, we make sure your data is protected with strict policies.

 

In a world of AI-enhanced experiences, we know that not everyone wants to use cloud-based AI. For some, keeping data on-device is a priority. So, while innovation is important to us, we believe it’s just as, if not more important that we continue to empower our users with the choice over their own experience.

 

That choice is yours with our Advanced Intelligence settings.¹ Built into our Galaxy AI-supported devices, these settings let you decide how much you allow your data to enhance AI experiences and whether you want to allow online processing for full AI functionality.

 

To access the settings, open Settings and select Advanced features, then Advanced intelligence. Here, you’ll see the option to “Process data only on device.”

 

 

We’re still just as committed to providing our users with transparency, choice and control over their devices in this epic new world. It’s all up to you, and it’s never been easier to see and understand what happens to your data at all times.

 

Your privacy, secured with Galaxy.

 

 

¹ Availability may vary by device model, OS and/or market.

Source: Samsung Mobile Blog
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Open new stages. #TeamSamsungGalaxy #Paris2024 #Samsung

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Join us backstage with Sarah Bee as she discusses ‘Open always wins’ and her shoot experience. Learn more: samsung.com #TeamSamsungGalaxy #Paris2024 #Samsung

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With less than 100 days left until Paris 2024, Samsung Electronics opened a brand new Olympic and Paralympic Games experience on May 3 in the heart of the City of Lights — the Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Champs-Elysees 125.

 

Samsung Newsroom captured highlights from the showcase opening where attendees created lifelong memories with Galaxy.

 

 

Ushering a New Era With Galaxy Technology

As a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner, Samsung has been constantly striving to enhance and enrich the Olympic and Paralympic Games experience for athletes and millions of fans around the world. We’re now taking things to the next level for Paris 2024 with the latest Galaxy innovation.

 

At Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Champs-Elysees 125, visitors can embark on a journey through AI-infused innovations on Galaxy devices that allow them to achieve what they never thought was possible.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An Iconic Space Created by Starchitect Jean Nouvel

To create this experience space, Samsung worked with Jean Nouvel — whose groundbreaking work mirrors the remarkable spirit of Olympic and Paralympic athletes, constantly pushing boundaries of what’s possible. Inspired by Parisian salons from the Age of Enlightenment, the showcase celebrates new perspectives and possibilities. Designed with openness, harmony and connection in mind, the space is embellished with black and blue — capturing reflections of light that fleetingly appear and disappear to pique the curiosity of visitors.

 

 

 

Look Back at Samsung Olympic & Paralympic Innovation Over the Years

Samsung has been a partner of the Games for nearly four decades. The company has always provided its latest mobile technologies to support the Games — allowing athletes and fans to stay connected, even back when smartphones didn’t exist.

 

At the Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Champs-Elysees 125, visitors can travel back in time and explore how the technologies have evolved with every historical Olympic Games.

 

 

 

Get Your Hands on the Latest Innovation on Galaxy S24 Series

Attendees can travel through themed experiential spaces where they can test out the latest AI features on Galaxy devices like Live Translate, which can be used to navigate around Paris and find hidden gems without worrying about any language barriers.

 

At an interactive Paris-themed photo zone, guests can shoot and edit photos using Photo Assist to remove objects and reflections.

 

 

 

 

Celebrating the Olympic Games’ Newest Sports

To celebrate some of the latest sports that will take the stage at Paris 2024, guests can step into the shoes of Olympians for a day and enjoy a mobile skateboarding game or an epic breakdancing experience with FlexCam.

 

 

 

 

Celebrate the Games With Galaxy

At the showcase, visitors can check out the Olympic spirit with Paris 2024-themed Galaxy smartphone cases and even download Samsung Galaxy X Paris 2024 The Phryges Themes to customize their phones. Lastly, attendees can create custom phone straps made from discarded fishing nets to unleash their creativity and celebrate the Games in Galaxy style.

 

 

 

 

About the Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung

The Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Champs-Elysees 125 will run until October 31 from 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. on Sundays. Exciting events await throughout the summer including meet and greets with Team Galaxy celebrities and athletes, Galaxy AI Academy workshops and much more!

 

Samsung will also open additional Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung spaces toward the beginning of the Games around Paris and the surrounding area — including the Olympic Park, the Olympic & Paralympic Village and charging stations at key Olympic and Paralympic Games venues — where visitors will get to experience the latest Galaxy innovations.

Source: Samsung Mobile Blog
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Don’t miss the unveiling of the #SamsungAITV, a landmark innovation in home entertainment, presented by Samsung’s CEO. This Vision Speech will feature our most recent AI-enhanced TVs that blend powerful technology with revolutionary AI features, setting a new standard for television. Explore what makes Samsung AI TVs a leader in the market and hear from our CEO about what’s next for smart home entertainment.

Discover more at http://smsng.co/tvs

#NeoQLED8K #UnboxandDiscover #UpscaleEveryMoment #Samsung

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Enjoy Galaxy AI your way. Your data will not be stored or used without your consent. What you choose to keep private, stays private. Also, it’s in your control. You have the choice to decide which parts stay private and only on your device. Learn more: http://smsng.co/S24Series_Privacy_yt

#GalaxyAI #GalaxyS24 #Samsung

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