When the follow-up to your current phone is released, it's easy to feel a sense of longing for the new features. After all, you're sitting on what is now old technology, and you want the new stuff.

Fortunately, Samsung is making owners of last-generation Galaxy smartphones feel a little better, as the company is bringing some of the exciting features offered on the Galaxy S21 to several of its existing smartphones. Obviously, your phone isn't going to receive the incredible camera system and new processor magically, but you will get some new features to play with.

Which Phones Are Getting Galaxy S21 Features?

The company announced on Samsung.com that One UI 3.1, the software version that brings the Galaxy S21 features, is coming to the Galaxy S20 series, Galaxy Note 20 series, Galaxy Z Fold 2, and Galaxy Z Flip.

While we know these phones are getting the update, Samsung wasn't clear whether all phone versions would receive the update right away. The popular Galaxy S20 FE, for example, may receive the update at a later date since it's a cheaper version of the Galaxy S20 series. We'll have to wait and see if Galaxy S20 FE owners report that they're receiving the new software.

What Does One UI 3.1 Add to These Phones?

If you're the proud owner of any of the aforementioned phones, you're probably wondering what you'll actually get when the update is available. While none of the features will revolutionize the way you use your device, some pretty nifty goodies are included in the update.

Starting with the camera, you'll get Samsung's new Enhanced Single Take mode. Basically, this lets you take many photos using multiple settings and cameras at once, which will help you get the perfect shot more quickly. You'll also get Samsung's nifty Object Eraser tool. As the name implies, it allows you to intelligently remove objects in an image without spending hours messing with them in Photoshop.

Samsung is also adding its Eye Comfort Shield feature to the phones. With this, you can limit the amount of blue light given off by the phone depending on the time of day, which could help you sleep better.

Another cool feature is Private Share. It allows you to manage what content from your device is shared and with whom it's shared.

The final new feature is called Multi Mic Recording. It allows your device to pull double duty by capturing audio through the built-in microphone and a Bluetooth device. Using this feature could lead to better-sounding videos.

When Will The Update Roll Out?

Samsung has already started rolling out the update, so you might see it on your device right now. If you don't, there's no way to force it, so you'll need to be patient.