Paired with a Galaxy smartphone, Samsung’s latest wearable software updates offer users new ways to experience the world as they hear and see it
Samsung Electronics today announced new software updates for the Galaxy Buds2 Pro and Galaxy Watch series that improve content capture for Galaxy users. Samsung Galaxy smartphones have long provided innovative experiences in photography and videography, helping users to create, capture and share their best moments. Paired with the latest connected devices, the already powerful Galaxy camera is now enhanced with 360° audio recording, a unique feature that brings immersive sound to video content. Additionally, an upgrade to the camera controller app makes it easier to zoom in and out remotely. These software updates reflect Samsung’s ongoing commitment to bring the latest developments to existing devices.
360-degree audio recording: Record the world as you hear it
The new 360° audio recording function[1] allows users to record sound on video exactly the way they want. By pairing the Galaxy Buds2 Pro headphones with a Galaxy smartphone, anyone can film like a pro and capture realistic, high-quality sound for videos without the need for bulky pro gear. The feature captures audio from 360 degrees via a microphone in each earbud, placing viewers in the middle of a festival crowd or near a creek in the middle of the forest. Users can put on connected headphones and play the video on their device or social media to hear realistic, immersive sounds that replicate a personal experience.
360° audio recording is the first feature in the Galaxy range to take advantage of LE Audio technology, an advanced new Bluetooth audio standard. This new technology offers better audio quality as well as improved latency and battery life. LE Audio not only delivers higher quality music, but also expands the range of audio experiences to deliver more complex and richer sound that can be shared with others. Now LE Audio brings binaural recording to the Galaxy Buds2 Pro by using the left and right microphones simultaneously. When the Buds2 Pro are paired with a Galaxy Z Flip4 or Fold4, users are immersed in the moment and enjoy stereo sound and high-quality video images.
Camera Controller App: Create the perfect shot from your wrist
Galaxy smartphones allow you to take photos and films while maintaining creative control in any situation. One example is the Galaxy Watch’s Camera Controller app, which allows users to control their phone’s camera right from their wrist. The new update, coming soon to the Galaxy Watch5 and Watch4 series, adds zoom capabilities to the camera controller[2], further expanding the Galaxy Camera experience with Galaxy smartphone and Galaxy Watch connectivity. Users can now remotely control their phone’s camera zoom with a simple press of the watch face or a twist of the rotating bezel, perfect for group shots or solo selfies from a distance without having to walk back and forth to the camera to get the perfect shot close.
Availability
The new 360° audio recording feature will gradually be available on Galaxy Buds2 Pro and Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Fold4 through upcoming software updates1. The Camera Controller feature update will be available on Galaxy Watch5, Watch5 Pro, Watch4 and Watch4 Classic in February 2023. Galaxy Camera to deliver new and innovative experiences[3].
Save February 1st for more details on Samsung’s new advanced Galaxy smartphone to be unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked event.
To learn more about Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro, please visit the following websites:
Galaxy Buds2 Pro: www.samsung.com/galaxy-buds2-pro
Galaxy Watch5: www.samsung.com/galaxy-watch5
Galaxy Watch5 Pro: www.samsung.com/galaxy-watch5-pro
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[1]The feature will be available on Galaxy Buds2 Pro paired with a Galaxy smartphone with One UI 5.0 or higher that supports LE Audio, including Galaxy Z Flip4, Z Fold4 and upcoming Galaxy smartphones. Requires installation of the latest software versions of Galaxy smartphones and Galaxy Buds devices. To enable the feature, go to the Samsung Camera app > tap Camera settings after selecting video mode > tap Advanced video options > enable 360 audio recording.
[2]The feature is available on Galaxy Watch5, Watch5 Pro, Watch4 and Watch4 Classic when paired with a Galaxy smartphone running One UI 5.1 or later with camera controller app support. Requires installation of the latest software version from the Galaxy Wearable app.
[3]Availability may vary by carrier, model, and associated smartphone. The update will initially be available for Bluetooth versions and then expanded to LTE versions.