5 hidden features I didn't know my Samsung phone had
Android Authority • • technology
Key Points:
- Samsung Galaxy phones offer several hidden or lesser-known features within One UI that enhance user experience beyond standard Android capabilities.
- The Edge Panel includes a built-in compass and a ruler tool, accessible by enabling the Tools panel, providing practical utilities without needing separate apps.
- The Camera app has an integrated document scanner with multi-page scanning and editing features exclusive to the Galaxy S26, allowing users to save scans as images or PDFs.
- Samsung phones feature a Wi-Fi inspection tool within Intelligent Wi-Fi's Connectivity Labs, enabling users to map Wi-Fi signal strength around their home for optimal router placement.
- Bixby Vision offers tools like object identification, color detection, and text reading, while the Quick Measure app uses AR to measure distance, area, volume, and height for rough estimates.