One UI
Is Samsung’s One UI 7 Beta arriving this November?
Samsung is reportedly going to start the One UI 7 Beta Program for Galaxy S24 users in mid-November 2024. Notably, at SDC24, the company officially announced to make the Beta update available at the end of this year for developers. But What does One UI 7 Beta mean for you?
First of all, the beta program offers you a chance to try out the new features of One UI 7 and Android 15 before the official version is released in 2025. Many users have been eagerly waiting to see what cool features and enhancements are coming, and this beta will give you a sneak peek at that.
Samsung has already created a special page on its US community for the One UI 7 beta for the Galaxy S24. In addition, there’s also a forum page for the Galaxy S23, which suggests that more users will have the opportunity to join the beta.
Some reliable tipsters have also hinted that the beta could start within a couple of weeks, which means we’re getting closer. The Beta Program is a great opportunity for users to explore new features and help Samsung improve the software before the major update release.
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Keep in mind that not everyone may be able to join the beta. In past years, the program has been limited to users in countries like India, South Korea, the US, Germany, the UK, and some more.
However, it’s still unclear whether Samsung will release the One UI 7 Beta update first for developers or also for flagship devices. While Samsung hasn’t confirmed the exact release date for the One UI 7 beta, several leaks suggest it could launch in mid-November.
So, are you ready to explore the One UI 7 beta? While you wait for the official launch, make sure to stay tuned for updates and prepare your device to enjoy the new features!
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Galaxy AI Notifications
Key Information:
- Galaxy AI could add an AI Notifications feature inspired by Apple Intelligence Notification Summary.
- AI Notification feature could be added with One UI 7 update.
- Samsung is said to support AI Notifications in a handful of languages.
Samsung’s Galaxy AI Notifications could make iOS 18.1’s Notification Summary feel outdated. The company is expected to bring a brand new feature with One UI 7. The addition will redefine how you interact with ongoing notifications.
Tipster ChunBhai revealed Galaxy AI Notifications feature will support a handful of languages other than English. Apple Intelligence’s Notification Summary is currently supported in English only, with support will be expanded sequentially.
The rumor suggests Samsung’s AI Notifications could be supported in English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Japanese, and French. This way, Galaxy users will have a far better experience as compared to its Apple Intelligence counterpart.
Meanwhile, Samsung hasn’t teased such an AI-powered feature for Galaxy devices. We are only getting key inputs in the form of leaks and rumors. However, the input is coming out from a credible source whose many leaks have proven true.
Samsung’s Galaxy AI already supports over a dozen languages. The company is regularly working on the expansion of supported languages and dialects. The recent rollout of Dutch will be followed by three more languages by the end of the year.
Apple also lags behind in terms of AI feature availability on iPhone models. Apple Intelligence is only available on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 lineups. Other models are out from the race due to, citing hardware limitations.
On the flip side, Samsung is bringing select AI features to Galaxy A (mid-range) smartphones. Full-fledged Galaxy AI experience is available on flagship models as old as released in 2022, with more epic experiences on the way.
Latest Update:
Samsung One UI 7.0 update, based on Android 15, is expected to officially launch with the Samsung Galaxy S25 series in early 2025. While there’s no exact release date confirmed, the software is expected to begin rolling out to older devices following its debut with the Galaxy S25 series. This is the latest official information available about the One UI 7.0 release date.
Samsung Galaxy users are eagerly waiting for the rollout of One UI 7, the next iteration of Samsung’s custom interface built on Android 15. Known for enhancing user experience with each update, Samsung’s One UI has become a hallmark of innovation and user-centric design in the smartphone industry.
With rumors and expectations increasing daily, we looked into the details surrounding the release of One UI 7, exploring when users can expect to get their hands on the beta version and when the stable update might finally land on their devices.
This article will tell you the possible timeline, features to look forward to, and which devices might be first in line for this major software update. Based on information from various sources, here’s what we know about the One UI 7 release:
Samsung One UI 7.0 Beta Release Date:
Samsung has announced that the One UI 7.0 beta will be available to developers before the end of 2024. Additionally, it has been confirmed that the beta will not be restricted to just developers; a public beta will also be available, although exact dates haven’t been specified, most likely in December 2024.
A recent report hints at potential news about the One UI 7.0 beta in November. Additionally, we have more reports claiming the same that we could see the One UI 7.0 beta program on or before the 21st of November 2024, which is the SDC Korea 2024 event date. I’ll update you with further details on the beta program once I receive information from a reliable source.
Samsung One UI. 7.0 Stable Release Date:
The stable version of One UI 7 is expected to launch next year, most likely alongside the release of the Galaxy S25 series. This indicates that users might have to wait until early 2025 for a stable update on their devices.
Therefore, if you’re looking to try out One UI 7, keep an eye out for announcements regarding the public beta towards the end of 2024. For the stable version, expect it to be rolled out with or shortly after the launch of Samsung’s next flagship phone series in 2025.
The Samsung Galaxy devices eligible for the One UI 7 update include:
- Galaxy S Series: Galaxy S24, Galaxy S23, Galaxy S22, and Galaxy S21 (including FE devices).
- Galaxy Z Series: Galaxy Z Fold 5, Flip 5, Fold 4, Flip 4, Fold 3, Flip 3.
- Galaxy A Series: Galaxy A73, A55, A54, A53, A35, A34, A33, A25, A24, A23, A15, A14, A05, A05s.
- Galaxy M Series: Galaxy M55, M54, M53, M35, M34, M33, M15.
- Galaxy F Series: Galaxy F55, F54, F34, F15.
- Galaxy Tab Series: Galaxy Tab S9, S9+, Ultra, FE, FE+, Tab S8, S8+, Ultra, Tab A9, A9+, Tab S6 Lite (2024).
NOTE: This list is prepared based on Samsung’s software update policy and the devices that launched with Android 13 or later, which are generally guaranteed to receive further updates including One UI 7. However, for the most accurate and up-to-date list, always refer to Samsung’s official announcements or their software update policy details around the time of the update’s release.
Why Samsung has delayed the One UI 7.0 beta program?
Samsung aims to ensure that the One UI 7.0 update is as stable as possible before starting the One UI 7.0 beta program. This focus on stability might be in response to previous updates where users experienced issues like battery drain, animation lag, and overheating. By carefully testing the alpha build internally, Samsung intends to minimize bugs in the beta version, providing a smoother experience for participants.
According to serious discussions on social media and within Samsung’s official community, the One UI 7.0 is expected to introduce significant design changes, new functionalities like a revamped camera UI, support for satellite connectivity, and enhancements to the user interface, including a possible split notification panel. These require additional time for development and integration.
Samsung could bring iOS 18-like media player UI to One UI 7 lock screen. The major interface revamp could replace the current layout with a larger one. The major update is set to be released for Galaxy devices early next year.
According to Ice Universe, One UI 7 could adopt a revamped lock screen media player UI. The current stake will be replaced with a brand-new design. It could be inspired by Apple’s iOS 18, which occupies a large portion of the lock screen.
One UI 7’s lock screen media player design could feature the thumbnail in a large square. The track progress bar and other buttons could be followed in a separate overlay. The blur setup will decide how cool the UI revamp looks on Galaxy lock screens.
iOS-equivalent interface is a long-due demand of Galaxy fans. Samsung is seemingly on a mission to offer very significant design tweaks with the One UI 7. We’ve already heard a lot about the refreshed quick settings and notification panel.
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Apart from the new media player UI, the next One UI update will bring brand new quick settings and a notification panel. Fruitful functional refinements have also been made to enhance the overall user experience.
The company’s developers are also ensuring smoother animations. The end result would be comparable to Apple’s iOS, reports say. Galaxy AI is also said to add several new features and deeper integration with the applications.
Samsung could launch the Beta Program this month. The Stable update rollout will only start after the unveiling of the Galaxy S25 series. Phase I devices for Beta and Stable include S24, S23, Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, Z Fold 5, and Z Flip 5.