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One UI 7 Camera Share lets you use your Galaxy phone as a webcam for your Galaxy Book PC
Samsung offers lots of software features that make its Galaxy phone work better together. Samsung has brought dozens of new features and improvements with the One UI 7.0 update. Since the release of the One UI 7 beta update, a few amazing features have emerged, One such feature is Camera Share.
The One UI 7 update expands the camera-sharing feature that Samsung first introduced in One UI 6.1 for the Galaxy S24 series.
One UI 7 Camera Share feature turns your phone into a webcam
A well-known tipster has shared a glimpse that indicates the Camera Share feature is currently under development and could be released next year with the Galaxy S25 series. This new Camera Share allows you to use your Galaxy phone camera as a webcam on Samsung’s Galaxy Book laptops.
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Additionally, Galaxy Book users can use the Camera Share feature to enjoy better video quality during video calls using their phone’s camera, which is usually better than the built-in webcam on a laptop.
For this feature to work, your Bluetooth, Camera Share, and Wi-Fi on your Galaxy Book laptop and Galaxy smartphone need to be turned on. Moreover, the same Samsung account is needed on both your phone and laptop.
However, this feature is currently under development, so, the company might be working on it and could release the feature in the stable versions of One UI 7.0.
Similar to other Samsung apps on Windows, the user interface of Camera Share is also simple. The main menu gives you the toggle to turn the feature on and off, view the list of available devices, and log in to your Samsung account.
On the other hand, the Microsoft Store page for Camera Share is already set up, but it is not live yet. The feature is expected to become available soon after the launch of the Galaxy S25 in January 2025.
In addition to the Camera Share, Samsung also working on the Storage Share feature that can deepen the integration between Galaxy phones and Galaxy Book laptops. The feature lets you browse pictures, videos, and files on your Galaxy smartphone or tablet from your PC running Windows 11 without a USB connection.
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Samsung has officially released the One UI 8 update for the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite, Galaxy A06 5G, and Galaxy F17 5G smartphones. The update is based on Android 16 and obtains new features, a new design, and improved performance. Users of these devices in South Korea and India have started receiving the update.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite, A06 5G, and F17 5G. upgraded with One UI 8 (Android 16) update.
The Galaxy A06 5G is receiving One UI 8 with firmware version A066BXXU3BYI8, while the Galaxy F17 5G is receiving firmware version E176BXXU2BYID. Along with One UI 8, it also includes the September 2025 security patch, which fixes bugs and makes the phone more secure.
Based on Android 16, the One UI 8 update brings several useful improvements. The update offers a cleaner and more modern user interface, smoother animations, and faster performance. It furthermore adds better privacy controls, more smart features, and improved battery life.
Samsung has also made some changes to make using the phone easier and more enjoyable. Galaxy users can download the update to their devices by going to Settings >> Software update >> Download and install.
Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphones are getting a fresh update with an October 2025 security patch to improve system security and stability. The update is live for users in Asian countries, including Thailand.
Users of Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra can verify the October 2025 security update with One UI builds S921BXXS4CYJ1, S92BXXS4CYJ1, and S92BXXS4CYJ1, respectively. It is an initial rollout, so it may take some hours or days to reach all models.
This new update delivers a better Galaxy experience by enhancing system security and stability. It also fixes several security issues to improve your phone’s performance.
To take advantage of these security improvements, it’s important to install the update as soon as possible. If you haven’t received an update notification, you can check for it manually.
For installation, simply go to your phone’s Settings, select ‘Software Update’, and then tap ‘Download and Install’ to keep your Galaxy smartphone updated with the latest security updates.
Additionally, this new update protects Galaxy devices from security threats by integrating the latest Android and Samsung security patches. Additionally, it includes several bug fixes aimed at providing a more reliable and efficient user experience.
Samsung’s Android 16-based One UI 8 update has started rolling out to its Galaxy A73 and Galaxy M35 5G. The initial deployment has begun in Asia, with expansion to other countries in the Asia region will follow shortly.
Galaxy M35 5G’s One UI 8 comes with PDA software version M356BXXU5CYI8, as spotted by MohammedKhatri, while Galaxy A73 5G owners will receive the update with version A736BXXUAGYJ1 as spotted by ModiboSidibe. It’s a major update, and Galaxy users are advised to trigger installation after backing up their personal data.
The flagship One UI, One UI 8, improves the user experience by improving the design of various apps. Like other One UI versions, some apps have major UI changes, while others have minor changes. You may also notice minor changes to the UI.
The new software improves performance by optimizing app processing. This ensures faster app loading and battery efficiency. Privacy and security aspects have also been improved for Galaxy users.
If you have one of these phones, you can check for the update by going to Settings >> Software update >> Download and install. Install the update now to enjoy the new and improved features.
Looking ahead, Samsung is also operating on One UI 8.5, which is expected to be released in February 2026. Both its Galaxy A73 and Galaxy M35 will also be eligible for that update.
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