The Galaxy S23 will finally be official on Wednesday 1 February, and with them (and with the new Galaxy Books) will also come an update for the user interface based on Android 13. In fact, the One UI 5.1 will also be presentedof which now, a couple of days in advance, we have the alleged official changelog, that is the list of changes compared to the previous version.

The indiscretion is reliable, having been launched by both Roland Quandt and SnoopyTech, who has even published screenshots (you can find them at the bottom) which should be taken from an official document. Let’s just say the possibilities are very high that the One UI 5.1 changelog is actually the one below, which we have translated for you. There he is.

SOME INDISCRETION ON THE GALAXY S23

• Camera
  • changing the color tone of a selfie is now easier
    • Easily change the color tone of your selfies with the Effects button on the side of the screen
  • quick access to Expert RAW
    • the Expert RAW app allows you to get high quality images without them being processed or compressed, ideal for those who prefer to edit images themselves. Activating Expert RAW is easiest from the Advanced menu
      • note: only available on Galaxy S23, Z Fold 4, S22 Ultra, Z Fold 3, S21 Ultra, Note 20 Ultra and Z Fold 2.
• Tunnel
  • Shared Family Album
    • With Family Album Shared, sharing photos with your family members is easier than ever. Gallery will recommend photos to add to the shared family album by recognizing the faces of your family members in the photos.
  • greater versatility
    • processing automatically removes shadows and reflections to make your photos look great. This also applies to GIFs, which gain in resolution and clarity
  • convenient information on display
    • Swipe up while viewing an image or video in the gallery to see where and when the image was taken, on which device, where it’s stored, and more
  • more powerful search
    • you can search for more than one object or person at a time. You can also search for people without tagging them, just tap their faces
  • choose where to save screenshots
    • you can save screenshots and screen recordings in a folder of your choice, with the appropriate entry in advanced features.
• AR Zones and AR Emojis
  • use 3 emojis in AR Emoji Camera
    • take fun photos and videos with friends (up to 3) in Mask mode. You can replace your friends’ faces with other characters by tapping on the emoji
  • AR Doodles layout and editing improvements
    • brushes now available on the AR Doodle home screen for faster access. You can also resize and move drawings even after they’ve been created, and the new Eraser tool lets you erase even areas of drawings without erasing them completely.
• Widgets
  • new battery widget
    • the new widget lets you check the battery level of your Galaxy devices. Directly from the home screen you can check the remaining level of smartphones, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Watch and other supported devices
  • intuitive weather widget
    • The new style of illustrations and the summary of current weather conditions make it easier for you to know the weather conditions, whether it is sunny, cloudy, raining or snowing.
• Modes and Scenarios
  • different backgrounds depending on the mode
    • set different wallpapers for the lock screen and home screen according to your activities. Choose a background for work, one for sports, and others when setting other modes
  • more conditions and actions for scenarios
    • initiate automatic actions when you turn on Airplane Mode or Mobile Hotspot. Actions can now open some apps, change left/right audio balance, and more. New Actions let you control Quick Share and touch sensitivity, as well as change the ringtone or font font.
• Connectivity
  • collaboration in Samsung Notes
    • Create a shared note that can be edited by more than one person at the same time. Write a report with colleagues, take notes for a group study, or draw a drawing with a friend. The possibilities are endless
  • it’s easier to invite to Shared Apps
    • Now you can more easily invite people to shared albums, notes and calendars using a link that can be sent via messenger, email and social apps.
  • advanced multiple controls between Galaxy Book and smartphone
    • Now you can use your Galaxy Book’s mouse, keyboard or trackpad not only with your Galaxy tablet but also with your Galaxy smartphone. You can easily copy and paste text or drag and drop images from one device to another as if you were doing it within the same device.
      • note: only possible with selected Galaxy smartphones, Galaxy Tabs and Galaxy Books. Works on tablets with One UI 4.1+, smartphones with One UI 5.1+ and Galaxy Books released in 2021 or later with Samsung v1.5 (Intel) or Samsung Settings v3.3 (ARM). Availability varies by model.
  • media output for Wi-Fi speakers
    • if you want to continue listening to music on Wi-Fi speakers via Spotify Connect or Chromecast built-in, just open Media Output from the Quick Access Toolbar, not from the streaming app.
  • continue browsing from your PC
    • if you navigate through Samsung Internet on your smartphone and then move on to your PC, you can easily find the sites you have opened on your smartphone and continue browsing using your PC browser.
• Multitask
  • minimize windows or switch to full screen mode more easily
    • now you can minimize or full screen an application window without going to the settings menu. Just adjust the size from the edges of the popup
  • easy access to the most used apps in split screen mode
    • when you launch split screen, the apps you use most often will be shown among the recently used apps to help you find them faster
• Samsung DeX
  • improved multitasking in DeX
    • in split screen mode you can drag the divider in the center of the screen to resize both windows. You can also dock a window to one of the corners to make it occupy a quarter of the screen.
• Settings
  • setting tips
    • Tips now appear at the top of the settings section, letting you discover cool features to try or which sections need attention.
• Samsung Internet
  • improved search
    • now you can filter bookmarks by folder names or tabs by group name. Improved search logic lets you find what you’re looking for even if something is misspelled.
• Setup Wizard
  • now it’s easier and faster to set up a Galaxy for the first time
    • switching from a Galaxy or other Android to a new Galaxy, just scan the QR code on the old device to automatically transfer known Wi-Fi networks, Samsung or Google accounts to the new device without typing anything
• Weather forecast
  • detailed weather information at a glance
    • Useful weather information is now shown on the Weather app home screen. You can check for important severe weather alerts, daily bulletins, hourly precipitation, and temperature graphs.
• Calls
  • Bixby text calls
    • use Bixby text calls to answer automatically so you know the reason for the call. You’ll see a transcript of what the caller is saying, and you can select or write responses that will be read out to the caller. Available only in English and Korean.

Note: the news for One UI 5.1 are those where it is next to it “[5.1]”.