The next big update to Samsung devices, One UI 7.0 beta from Samsung will be released soon. This means that Samsung will be bringing several new features and design changes, which have never been seen in its previous updates. That’s all for now on One UI 7. Here is a recap of what to expect and what has been confirmed about it, so read through our latest news articles if you want more information!
One UI 7: Release Date
It was supposed to happen in early August, but it’s probably being moved until later this year because the official launch of Android 15 is on the waitlist. A stable version of updates such as September for the Galaxy S24 series flagship models and then other devices following. There are features that maybe only high-end devices will have and not on the budget devices.
One UI 7: Supported Devices
In the future, Samsung will expand One UI 7 to older flagships and midrange models after it becomes available on its latest smartphones such as the Galaxy S24 series and Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6. Again, we will keep you up to date with exactly which devices can be updated soon.
One UI 7: Expected Features
A new batch of leaked details and rumors point to a few big changes coming down the pipe for One UI 7:
- Redesigned Icons: Default icons are round in shape and flat with vibrant colors making them quickly identifiable.
- Bold View for Apps: A feature in iOS that will increase the size of app icons and remove their titles, with an option to switch back to the conventional view
- Updated Quick Settings Panel: The panel will contain rounded, pill-shaped toggles to brightness and volume sliders consuming lesser space while featuring an expandable view.
- Split Notifications Tray: With this, the notifications and quick settings will have different pages in and you can open them from either side.
- Dynamic Island Style Notifications: Inspired by iOS, a pill-shaped notification on the status bar can be long-pressed to expand.
- Pill-Shaped Battery Icon: The battery indicator will adopt a rounded, pill-shaped design.
- Smoother UI Animations: User experience will be improved with better app animations and new page return animations.
- App Lock: A new feature to lock apps with a passcode or biometrics will be included.
- Live Activities on Lock Screen: Just like in iOS, live notifications will appear on your lock screen for things such as music or rides happening right then and there.
- More Resizable Widgets: It will allow different resizing options of widgets on the home and lock screens.
- CrossDevice Continuity: Notifications, calls & video calls — everything will be synced across devices signed into the same Samsung account.
- New Camera App Layout: Moving camera controls to the bottom for easy touch access
- Bixby with LLM (Rumored): Improved Bixby possibly leveraging on-device AI for voice + translation tasks.
- Rumored Dark Mode for App Icons: Icons might update to a darker theme when you enable dark mode on your iPhone.
- Vertical App Drawer (Rumored): This one here, possibly part of Good Lock will give a better layout on the home page.
FAQs
When will the One UI 7.0 beta be released?
The One UI 7.0 beta is expected to start later this month, with a stable release anticipated around September or October.
Which devices will receive One UI 7.0?
One UI 7.0 will first roll out to the latest Galaxy S24 series and Z Fold 6/Z Flip 6, before reaching older and mid-range Samsung devices.
