Unveiling the Galaxy S24 Series: 19 Hidden Features and Notable Changes That Redefine Smartphone Innovation

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Series indeed comes with a variety of hidden features and notable changes that enhance the user experience. Here’s a summary of the 19 features mentioned in the article:

1. Google’s Generative AI Wallpaper App: The Galaxy S24 Series comes pre-installed with Google’s generative AI wallpaper app, offering One UI-themed wallpapers.
2. No Seamless Updates Support: Unlike previous models, the Galaxy S24 Series doesn’t seem to support seamless updates (A/B system updates).
3. Circle To Search with Gesture Navigation: A new gesture, “Circle to Search,” allows users to perform an image search by circling any part of the screen or images.
4. Upgraded Quick Share: Quick Share receives an upgrade, supporting picking up Nearby Share devices for enhanced sharing capabilities.
5. Google’s Ultra HDR Format Images: The camera capabilities include support for capturing Google’s Ultra HDR format images, introduced in Android 14.
6. Consolidated Galaxy AI Settings: Galaxy AI settings are now consolidated under Settings > Advanced features > Advanced Intelligence features.
7. Live Translate: Live Translate on the Galaxy S24 Series supports a range of languages for real-time translation.
8. Widgets on Lock Screen: Widgets now have a prominent place on the lock screen in One UI 6.1, eliminating the need to tap the clock to access specific widgets.
9. Hide Gesture Bar Removed: In One UI 6.1, the option to hide the gesture bar has been removed.
10. SDR Dimming: The Galaxy S24 Series introduces support for SDR dimming in conjunction with Android 14, enhancing viewing experience for HDR content.
11. Dual eSIM Profiles: The Galaxy S24 Series supports dual eSIM functionality, allowing users to utilize two eSIM profiles concurrently.
12. Camera Switching While Recording: Users can switch between all rear camera lenses when recording at 4K at 60fps on the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
13. New Samsung Find App: The Samsung Find app is a new addition for tracking Galaxy devices and SmartTag-enabled items.
14. Updated Always On Display (AOD): The AOD in One UI 6.1 defaults to showing the lock screen wallpaper, with the option to revert to a pure black background.
15. Weather Effects on Any Photo: Dynamic weather effects can be added to any photo for the lock screen in One UI 6.1.
16. Camera Sharing Feature: One UI 6.1 introduces the “camera sharing” feature, turning the Galaxy S24 Series into a webcam for nearby Galaxy tablets.
17. New Battery Protection Options: One UI 6.1 introduces new battery protection options, including “basic” and “adaptive” charging modes.
18. Chromecast Mirroring Simplified: The Smart View app simplifies Chromecast mirroring on the Galaxy S24 Series.
19. Bluetooth LE Audio Broadcast: The Galaxy S24 Series allows users to initiate a Bluetooth LE Audio broadcast to share media with nearby devices supporting Auracast.

These features collectively contribute to an enriched user experience, showcasing Samsung’s commitment to innovation in the smartphone landscape.