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Modern features needed in Samsung One UI 5.0
Samsung didn’t bring a major user interface overhaul with the Android 12-based One UI 4 iteration, therefore, consumers are eyeing the One UI 5.0, based on Android 13. While Google is still developing its upcoming mobile platform, Samsung is likely to offer the first Beta by the end of next month.
The South Korean tech giant introduced various new features with the One UI 4.1 that is inspired by Google’s Android 12 operating system such as Dynamic Theming. Meanwhile, we don’t know anything about the One UI 5.0 features that Samsung will bring with Android 13, but, we can imagine, at least.
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We are already gathering all the latest Android 13 features that should be available for the Galaxy devices with Samsung One UI 5.0 update. However, we are listing some of the modern Android 13 features that we want with the One UI 5.0 update on Samsung devices.
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Color Palette – Your Galaxy Your Way
Your Galaxy Your Ways is the tagline of Samsung’s One UI software which mean to provide users the ability to customize their device as per their own needs and creativity. Meanwhile, OPPO swiftly beats Samsung when it comes to the most engaging Material You Color Picker.
Samsung One UI 4 brings five different color palettes that are being created by the wallpaper of the homescreen. Meanwhile, the ColorOS 12 also brings the ability to pick custom colors in addition to the Android 12’s self-generated color palettes.
Similar to the color picker tool of Photoshop, you can drag the four dots over the background to individually pick colors as well as you can also set your own color through the color wheel. If a Chinese vendor can do it even on Android 12, why we don’t wish for it with the One UI 5.0.
App Drawer with vertical scrolling
For many years, Samsung consumers demanded to bring the vertical scrolling feature for the App Drawer offered by the One UI Home. The stock App Drawer has no option to turn the scrolling functionality from Horizontal (paginated) to Vertical.
In case a Vertical scrolling app drawer is a must, you can force it using the Good Lock’s Home Up module, however, there’s a catch that the Good Lock is not available for all Galaxy devices and in all regions globally. As the Vertically scrolling app drawer is useful for most and makes the phone handy, we expect its arrival with One UI 5.0.
Customizable Dark Mode
Chinese OEMs are one step ahead of Samsung in providing software features on the Android 12 operating system. The Android 12-based ColorOS 12, OxygenOS 12, and Realme UI 3.0 have a customizable Dark Mode feature that allows users to choose the intensity.
The above-mentioned Android skins bring three settings for dark mode customization including Enhanced, Medium, and Gentle. When selected, the Enhanced settings apply fully dark mode, while the Medium changes the UI to dark grey and the Gentle applies a light grey hue, similar to Eye Comfort Shield.
System-wide themed app icons
Android 12 was a big deal, while Android 13 has nothing to amaze consumers, in terms of new features. However, Google is impressively making the Android 12’s new features even more useful with the new OS. Reports revealed that Google is asking developers to use monochromatic app icons when they submit app updates.
With this, third-party apps will also be themed the same as Google and UI’s stock apps taking advantage of the Material You theming engine. In Android 12, Dynamic Theming only applies to Google and Samsung apps, however, it would change in near future with the One UI 5.
Improved animation speeds
With each generation of One UI, Samsung brings improvements to the animation speeds, accordingly, we don’t need to worry about it as the company will surely enhance the animations in the next One UI 5 version. The same was reported earlier that the devs are working to improve the animation speeds.
Samsung has a lot of smartphones with 90Hz and 120Hz displays, hence, the experience will be boosted impressively following the software optimization and animation speed improvements. At the same time, budget phones that lack refresh rate customization will also gain smoother scrolling ability.
One UI 5 coming later this year
It’s true, that Samsung will launch the Android 13-based One UI 5 software skin later this year, followed by its improved variant One UI 5.1 in early next year. Meanwhile, you’ll be able to test the upcoming skin through One UI Beta program in select regions.
This year, Samsung will deliver the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 Beta/Stable update, first, to the Galaxy S22 series devices. Later on, the company will expand this new OS to more eligible Galaxy devices including the Galaxy S21, Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3, S20, and Note 20.
Samsung revealed its Project Infinity, which aims to make your Galaxy devices safer against cyber threats. Android is vulnerable due to its open-source nature, making regular security updates necessary for your Galaxy phone’s security.
Project Infinity of Samsung is a classified operation, working on safeguarding Galaxy devices and users around the clock for safer operations. Samsung Newsroom has recently published a blog post, revealing insights from specialist meetings.
Cyber Threat Intelligence
Samsung’s Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) taskforce is a reconnaissance unit within Project Infinity along with the Red (RED), Blue (BLUE), and Purple (PURPLE) Teams, which go beyond lab conditions to identify real-world dangers.
- RED and BLUE perform proactive attack and defense functions, seeking out vulnerabilities and taking measures against them.
- PURPLE is a special operations unit that acts as both a sword and shield for specific critical areas.
It’s worth noting that Samsung has deployed RED, BLUE, and PURPLE teams in various countries including Vietnam, Poland, Ukraine and Brazil. CTI is dedicated to identifying potential threats and stopping hackers from taking control of your device.
“Once we spot these kinds of threats, we collaborate with developers and operators to lock everything down for preventing attacks,” said Ranger, a CTI member.
Samsung Security Updates
Earlier this year, Samsung announced it to support flagship Galaxy devices for seven years. The new policy applies to all flagship Galaxy devices launched after the Galaxy S24 series. It’s the longest software support offered by any mobile brand.
These updates mean customers can safely use their phones for longer. As cyber threats become more common than you think, security updates are much more crucial to safeguard your Galaxy from any potential threat of vulnerability.
Owners of select Samsung Smart TVs, monitors, The Premiere 7 & 9 projectors, or The Freestyle 2nd Gen can stream Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Flight Simulator 2024 and hundreds of other games with Gaming Hub Xbox Game Pass.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Flight Simulator 2024 are two of the most popular games of 2024. Thanks to Samsung Gaming Hub, you don’t need to download any of the Xbox Game Pass titles, no meaning no storage required – just jump in and play.
The company has also built an engaging gameplay experience designed by fans, for fans through The Six, challenging players’ knowledge and providing another way to interact with the world of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
Notably, Samsung’s Gaming Hub is available on a variety of Samsung screens. It includes the AI-powered 2024 TV lineup, monitors, projectors, The Premiere, and The Freestyle 2nd Gen projector, offering instant access to console-free gaming.
Anyone with a Samsung Smart TV will be able to use their remote to jump in and play. This way, Gaming Hub provides a co-branded experience, giving Call of Duty fans another way to engage with the franchise they love.
For starters: The Six offers daily trivia where players can answer a series of six questions in competition with other players around the world. Correct answers with the fastest response time will achieve higher scores.
Samsung could launch the Galaxy ixi-O AI Phone next year. The company has collaborated with LG Uplus to develop a custom smartphone. The device is said to feature Galaxy AI and LG Uplus’s AI call assistant ixi-O.
Sources citing KEDGlobal revealed that Samsung and LG Uplus working together to develop the Galaxy ixi-O AI Phone. It’s a big development in the smartphone industry, while the handset is highly likely to be Korea-limited.
Samsung fans are well aware of the Galaxy AI feature suite. ixi-O is an AI-powered digital assistant developed by Korean carrier LG Uplus. The company plans to enter the smartphone market, featuring its own-developed AI assistant.
The report indicates that Samsung and LG Uplus’ ixi-O AI Phone will launch as early as next year. The development project focuses on crafting a “real AI phone” that goes beyond simply integrating AI assistant services into a smartphone.
ixi-O comes with useful features such as AI call answering, detecting voice phishing in real-time, recording and summarizing phone calls and converting voice conversation into text – all within an on-device environment.
Image: ixi-O AI | LG Uplus Newsroom
Based on specifications, the Galaxy ixi-O AI Phone will be based on a Galaxy phone available globally. The design will match with a global Galaxy smartphone, but the software may be tweaked as per the carrier’s requirements.
A custom Galaxy phone isn’t shocking or impossible in South Korea. Samsung releases Quantum, Buddy, and Jump-branded phones in the market. The company collaborates with Korean carriers to bring these devices to mainland Korea.
The carrier introduced an on-device AI-powered ixi-O assistant earlier this month. LG Uplus will initially target its consumer base for the new AI Phone. However, the AI Assistant may be expanded to a broader audience across Korea.