Samsung has already begun rolling out the long-awaited One UI update for its smart TVs, based on Tizen OS 8.0. It introduces a design overhaul that brings elements of its smartphone UI to the big screen. Although the overall experience still feels distinct from the One UI found on Galaxy smartphones and tablets.

The One UI update for smart TVs brings changes to the Daily Board feature. This screen shows useful widgets and wallpapers, and now it has a more One UI-inspired design. Widgets like Weather, Notes, Tips, and SmartThings Home Status now have a similar look to what you’d see on a Galaxy phone.

Samsung Weather and SmartThings widgets look almost identical to the ones on smartphones. Moreover, the Samsung Notes app icon is also familiar.

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With the Daily Board, you can choose which widgets you want to display, change the background wallpaper, and set up automatic widget rotation. If you place more than four widgets on the screen, they will rotate automatically. However, there are some limitations. You can’t set a custom wallpaper only the preloaded options are available.

While the One UI update brings some fresh features, Samsung’s TV interface still has a lot of the old Tizen design. The Settings menu still looks very much like it did before, and the app icons, while similar, don’t fully match the modern style of One UI on phones.

Samsung is making progress in bringing One UI to its TVs, but there’s more work to be done. Future updates may bring more changes to make the experience feel even more like the One UI on your smartphone or tablet.

Aside from this, Samsung recently released a new update for the Daily Board app, which brings Night Clock mode and bug fixes to enhance users’ experience.

Samsung Daily Board app update adds Night Clock Mode

Samsung One UI 7 will introduce crazy innovations to the animation segment. While Galaxy users want iOS-like reliable animations, Samsung has reportedly made great progress in offering a refreshed and appealing user experience.

Tipster IceUniverse shared key details about Samsung One UI 7 Beta animations. The source has also highlighted that the changes that appear in the Beta version would be adjusted as per the consumer feedback and suggestions.

One UI 7 Animation Innovations

On-screen animation to debut a soothing wallpaper shrinking effect. When you unlock, the software will render a bouncing effect. Spring rebound animation has been applied to the aspect when you pull down from the interface.

One UI 7 continues the non-linear (interruptable) animations. Opening an app from the home screen and closing from the home gesture will offer an elegant appearance. The rapid app opening and closing animation/transition is also enhanced.

Your Galaxy’s system Settings have also added micro-animation and a new return animation effect. Home screen and lock screen widgets will also be fueled with rich effects as well as elastic animations for real-time notifications.

Here’s a brief exploration of what’s possible in the upcoming software:

Screen-on:

• The screen-on animation is a soothing wallpaper shrinking effect

Unlocking:

• The unlocking animation is a bouncing effect

Pull-down:

• The pull-down animation adds a spring rebound animation

App opening on the home screen:

• The home screen app opening animation adds a more non-linear floating feeling

App closing on the home screen:

• The home screen app return animation adds an icon pattern zoom effect

Continuous app opening and closing:

• Parallel animation for opening multiple apps continuously

Return to home from app:

• Full animation for sliding the app sideways to return to the home screen

In-Settings:

• Click any button to add a press rebound micro-animation and a new return animation effect

Widgets:

• Transition animations and new UI for widgets such as lock screen music

Notifications:

• Add elastic animations for real-time notifications in the home screen notification bar.

Without sharing the video, the leaker revealed detailed info about animation. It is expected that the first One UI 7 Beta will debut a never-before-seen experience on Galaxies. There would be transitional enhancements across the software.

Samsung could release One UI 7 Beta this month, while Public rollout will start early next year.

Samsung One UI 7 reportedly introduces the NowBar live activities feature. It brings interactive pill-shaped live activities on the lock screen. Now, the design elements of Samsung One UI 7 NowBar have been revealed in a leak.

iOS 18 features Live Activities through Dynamic Island. Samsung seemingly copied the functionality in the One UI 7. When enabled, Galaxy users will get important information at a glance right on the lock screen.

X users TechKhaled_ leaked alleged One UI 7 NowBar screenshots. The images showcase the appearance of Samsung’s live activities feature. The array of eligible apps and services includes Samsung Clock’s Timer and Voice Recorder.

NowBar renders a pill between the left and right lock screen shortcuts. The UI elements feature a blurred background to increase overlay visibility. The pill will also display an app icon, key info via text, and real-time key information.

Apps that require displaying frequent notifications usually opt for live activities. You can take Android’s phone call timer pill as a general example. Samsung is up-leveling the game with the introduction of the visually rich NowBar.

Apart from Clock and Recorder, many stock and third-party apps may be supported. It’s rumored that the NowBar can be disabled through settings. This way, you will be able to restrict the visual appearance of your Galaxy lock screen.

Samsung could release the One UI 7 Beta tomorrow. The company is set to hold the SDC24 Korea on November 21, 2024. It’s expected that the One UI Beta Program may be announced for the Galaxy S24 series for a handful of countries.