Paired with a Galaxy smartphone, the latest wearable software updates give users new ways to capture the world as they hear and see it
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced new software updates for the Galaxy Buds2 Pro and Galaxy Watch series, enhancing content capture for Galaxy users everywhere. Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones have long provided the best photography and video experiences, allowing users to create, capture and share their best moments. Now, when paired with the latest handheld devices, the already powerful Galaxy Camera is further enhanced with 360 Audio Recording, the unique feature that brings immersive sound to video content, along with an updated driver camera that lets you zoom in and out remotely. easier. These software updates reflect Samsung’s ongoing commitment to bring the most up-to-date experiences to existing devices.
360 Audio Recording – Capture the world as you hear it
The new 360 audio recording feature[1] allows users to capture sound on video, exactly as they hear it. By pairing the Galaxy Buds2 Pro with a Galaxy smartphone, anyone can film like a pro and capture realistic high-quality audio for video without the need for bulky professional equipment, anytime, anywhere. The feature captures 360-degree sound via a microphone in each earpiece, placing viewers in the center of a roaring festival crowd or beside a stream in the middle of a forest. Users can plug in connected headphones and play the video on their device or social media feed to hear realistic, immersive sounds that emulate an in-person experience.
360 audio recording is the first feature in the Galaxy line to take advantage of LE Audio, a new advanced Bluetooth audio standard. This new technology brings better audio quality, as well as better latency and battery life. Beyond providing better-sounding music, LE Audio also expands the spectrum of audio experiences to deliver richer, more complex sound that can be shared with others. LE Audio now brings binaural recording to the Galaxy Buds2 Pro, leveraging the left and right microphones at the same time. By pairing the Buds2 Pro with a Galaxy Z Flip4 or Fold4, users are drawn into the moment, benefiting from high-quality stereo audio as well as high-quality video.
Camera Controller: Frame the perfect photo from your wrist
Photography and videography with Galaxy smartphones aim to keep you in creative control in any situation. One example is the Galaxy Watch’s Camera Controller app, which allows users to control their phone’s camera directly from their wrist. A 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 pinch of the watch face or a twist of the rotating bezel, perfect for taking group shots or solo selfies from a distance, eliminating the need of running forward and towards the camera to frame. the perfect picture.
availability[3]
The new 360 audio recording feature will be rolling out to Galaxy Buds2 Pro and Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Fold4 via software updates starting today1. The updated camera driver feature will be available on the Galaxy Watch5, Watch5 Pro, Watch4 and Watch4 Classic starting February 2nd. These new wearable features are expected to provide more powerful synergies with the Galaxy Camera’s new capabilities, delivering new and never-before-seen experiences.
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[1] The feature will be available on the Galaxy Buds2 Pro paired with a Galaxy smartphone running One UI 5.0 or higher with LE Audio support, including the Galaxy Z Flip4, Z Fold4 and upcoming Galaxy smartphones. Requires installation of the latest software versions of your Galaxy smartphone 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 will be available on Galaxy Watch5, Watch5 Pro, Watch4 and Watch4 Classic when paired with a Galaxy smartphone running One UI 5.1 or higher with support for the Camera Controller app. Requires installation of the latest software version via the Galaxy Wearable app.
[3] Availability may vary by market, carrier, model and linked smartphone. The update will initially be available on Bluetooth versions and will be rolled out to LTE versions later.