Galaxy S23 New Features Guides

Galaxy S23 New Features Guides answer all of your questions on the new features and improvements of Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra, compared to Galaxy S22 series and some other flagship Android phones.

These Galaxy S23 New Features Guides explain the new features of Galaxy S23 phones with as little jargon as possible so that everyone can understand them easily. Furthermore, these guides also demonstrate how to use these new features with detailed step-by-step instructions and screenshots.

About Galaxy S23 new features guides

Galaxy S23 New Features Guides section complements other Galaxy S23 guides in different sections, namely:

Galaxy S23 How-to Guides. You can find detailed guides on how to use and customize Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra. These guides cover all aspects of using Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra, varying from hardware to software, from Android to One UI features, and from migrating to sharing on Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra. For example, e.g., how to customize Galaxy S23 ringtones.
Galaxy S23 Camera Guides. This particular section includes all how-to guides on using the Galaxy S23 camera to take desired photos and record perfect videos. Using the Photo editor on Galaxy S23 is also covered in this section.
Galaxy S23 Accessories Guides. The guides in this section show you how to use various accessories to protect your Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra and to expand the features and capabilities of the Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra. In-depth reviews of some Galaxy S23 accessories are also covered.
The official Galaxy S23 User Manual. This section is a collection of the official Galaxy S23 user manual in PDF format. These user manuals were released by Samsung in different regions, and we compiled and organized them according to the languages.

List of Galaxy S23 new features guides

The Galaxy S23 new features guides are added to this page regularly after they are vigorously tested. So, this is a live page.

You can leave your questions in the comment box below if you need help with new features of Galaxy S23, S23+, or S23 Ultra.

Here is the list of released and coming-soon Galaxy S23 new features guide.

#1. Top 10 new features of Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra

You need to understand these top 10 new features of Galaxy S23, S23. and S23 Ultra before deciding whether you should get one of these phones.

This Galaxy S23 new features guide explains the top 10 new features of Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra to help you understand the new features and improvements.

Read on to explore the top 10 new features of Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra.

#2. How to use Fast Pair to set up Galaxy S23 with your current phone?

Samsung offered a totally new and easy way to set up Galaxy S23 with your old phone leveraging the Fast Pair service in Android.

This Galaxy S23 new feature guide explains what Fast Pair is and how to use it to set up Galaxy S23 with your current phone. Some questions on using Fast Pair to set up Galaxy S23 are also answered in this guide.

Read on to learn more about using Fast Pair to set up Galaxy S23 with your current phone.

#3. How to use Battery Widget on Galaxy S23?

The Battery Widget was introduced in Galaxy S23. You can use the battery widget to quickly check the battery levels of connected Bluetooth devices.

This Galaxy S23 new features guide explains what the battery widget is, how to add the battery widget to the Home screen of Galaxy S23, S22, and S20, and how to use and manage this widget.

Read on to explore the battery widget on Galaxy S23.

4. How to use Camera Assistant on Galaxy S23, S22, S21, and S20?

You can use Camera Assistant on Galaxy S23, S22, S21, and S20 to access more camera settings (in addition to the standard Galaxy S23 camera settings). For example, you can choose to take multiple photos when using the timer.

This Galaxy S23 camera guide explains what the Camera Assistant is, two ways to install it, how to use it, and the meaning of each entry of the Camera Assistant on Galaxy S23, S22, S21, and S20.

Read on to explore the Camera Assistant on Galaxy S23, S22, S21, and S20.

5. Galaxy S23 vs. Galaxy S23+ vs. Galaxy S23 Ultra

What are the differences between Galaxy S23 vs. S23+ vs. S23 Ultra? And What are the common in Galaxy S23 vs. S23+ vs. S23 Ultra?

This Galaxy S23 new features guide explains the difference between Galaxy S23 vs. S23+ vs. S23 Ultra and the common features and specs of Galaxy S23 vs. S23+ vs. S23 Ultra to help you choose the right model.

Read on to explore the common features and differences of Galaxy S23 vs. S23+ vs. S23 Ultra.

6. Top 20 new features of Android 14 update (One UI 6) for Galaxy S23, S22, and S21

Google introduced many new features and improvements in Android 14. But some of the “new” features are not new for Galaxy phone users because they have been available on Galaxy phones for a long time. So, most of the new features of the Android 14 update (One UI 6) for Galaxy S23, S22, and S21 are new features of One UI 6.

This Galaxy S23 new features guide explains the top 20 new features of Android 14 update (One UI 6) you should try on your Galaxy S23, S22, and S21. This guide covers these features: Drag and drop with 2 hands, new button layout in the Quick Panel, instant access to the quick settings panel, sort notifications by time, clock repositioning on the Lock screen, keeping pop-up view windows open, customizable Camera widgets, Auto Scan, turn off swipe up/down to switch cameras, quick access to resolution settings, Ssave clipped images as stickers, edit decorations in photos after saving, Studio: a new and powerful video editor, resize and extract text from pinned content, quick actions for apps from search results, integrated Trash with Gallery and Voice Recorder in My Files, passkeys support, smarter Airplane mode, easier access to battery settings, and Auto Blocker.

Read on to learn about the new features of the Android 14 update (One UI 6) for Galaxy S23, S22, and S21.

7. How to use the camera widget on Galaxy S23, S22, and S21 with the Android 14 update?

The camera widget is a new feature introduced in the Android 14 update (One UI 6) for Galaxy S23, S22, and S21 to help you launch the camera in the desired camera mode instantly.

This Galaxy S23 new features guide explains what the camera widget is, how to add the camera widgets to the Home screen, and how to configure and customize the camera widget.

Read on to try the camera widget on Galaxy S23 to launch any camera mode instantly.

8. How to Enable and Use Quick Settings Instant Access on Galaxy S23, S22, and S21 with Android 14 Update?

Quick Settings Instant Access on Galaxy S23, S22, and S21 with Android 14 (One UI 6) update allows you to use the quick settings directly by swiping down once from the right of the status bar.

This One UI 6 (Android 14 update) guide explains what the Quick Settings Instant Access is, how to enable and disable it, and how to use it on Galaxy S23, S22, and S21.

Read on to enable and use Quick Settings Instant Access on Galaxy S23, S22, and S21.

9. How to use Image Clipper on Galaxy S23, S22, and S21 with Android 14 update (One UI 6)?

Image Clipper automatically detects objects in the foreground of pictures and photos and lets you save these objects as images or stickers. You can also share/paste the clipped image to other apps.

This Galaxy S23 how-to guide explains what Image Clipper is, the new features of Image Clipper in One UI 6 (Android 14) update, and how to use this feature on Galaxy S23, S22, and S21. Frequently asked questions about using the Image Clipper were also answered in this guide.

Read on to learn how to use Image Clipper on Gala xy S23, S22, and S21.

10. How to create and use custom stickers on Galaxy S23, S22, S21, and S20?

You can use stickers to decorate your photos by overlaying custom stickers, word art, shapes, dates tamps, emojis, AR emojis, and images over them.

Android 14 (One UI 6) lets you create custom stickers using the Image Clipper.

This Galaxy S23 how-to guide explains what custom stickers are, how to create them with Image Clipper and Sticker Maker, how to use them to decorate your photos and pictures in the Gallery app, and how to manage them.

Read on to learn to create and use custom stickers on Galaxy S23, S22, S21, and S20.

11. How to Use the Drag and Drop with Two Hands Gesture on Galaxy S23, S22, and S21 with Android 14 (One UI 6) update?

With the latest Android 14 update, a new two-hand gesture, drag and drop with two hands, has been added, making it easier for users to drag and drop across multiple screens or apps. On Galaxy 23, S22, and S21 with One UI 6 (Android 14), you can use this two-hand gesture to drag and drop on the Home screen and Gallery app, move items in the Samsung Internet and Calendar apps, or copy files in the My Files app.

This One UI 6 new feature guide explains what the drag and drop with two hands gesture is and how to use it in various apps on Galaxy S23, S22, and S21 with the Android 14 (One UI 6) update.

Read on to learn to use the drag and drop with two hands gesture in various apps on Galaxy S23, S22, and S21.

12. New camera features in One UI 6 (Android 14) update for Galaxy S23, S22, and S21

Many of the new features and improvements in One UI 6 (Android 14) update for Samsung Galaxy S23, S22, and S21 are about the camera. It is impossible to cover all these new camera features in One UI 6 (Android 14) update when highlighting the top features of One UI 6 (Android 14). It requires a separate post.

This Galaxy S23 camera guide explains all new camera features in One UI 6 (Android 14) update to help you get even more value from your Galaxy S23 camera. The new camera features in One UI 6 (Android 14) update include customizable camera widgets, quick access to photo resolution settings, enhanced video size selection, Auto Scan, turn off swipe up/down to switch cameras, customizable photo quality customization, more options for watermarks, Auto FPS (frame rate) for videos, level indicator for photos, and apply effects with a dial.

Read on to try the new camera features in One UI 6 (Android 14) update for Galaxy S23, S22, and S21.

13. How to enable and use Auto Scan to scan documents automatically on Galaxy S23, S22, and S21?

Auto Scan is a new camera feature in the Android 14 (One UI 6) update for Galaxy S23, S22, and S21. It allows you to scan the whole page of the document and corrects the distortion automatically.

This One UI 6 new features guide explains how to set up and use Auto Scan to scan documents on Galaxy S23, S22, and S21 with the Android 14 (One UI 6) update. Some alternatives to Auto Scan are also discussed.

Read on to use the Autro Scan to scan documents now on Galaxy S23, S22, and S21 with Android 14 (One UI 6) update.

14. How to use One-Tap Editing in the Android 14 (One UI 6) update?

One-tap editing in Android 14 (One UI 6) allows you to quickly edit photos while viewing them in the Gallery app without switching to the Photo Editor.

This Android 14 (One UI 6) new features guide explains the functions and features of one-tap editing in One UI 6 and how to use the one-tap editing to create a 24-hr time-lapse video (scene relighting), remaster the photo, remove objects (object eraser), and apply portrait effects.

Read on to edit your photos with One-Tap Editing in the Android 14 (One UI 6) update.

15. Explanation of all One UI 6.1 features for Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, and other Galaxy devices

One UI 6.1 update for Galaxy S23, which has been available since March 28, 2024, offers most of the exclusive features introduced in Galaxy S24 to last year’s flagship.

This Galaxy S23 new features guide explains all (44 in total) One UI 6.1 features for Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra to help you understand and use these exciting new features, including Galaxy AI, more customization options for Galaxy S23, new ways to share, passkey support, and revamped battery protection.

Read on to explore and try the 44 new features in One UI 6.1 update for Galaxy S23 and other Galaxy devices.

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