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New Samsung app icons in One UI 7 (Android 15) – Rumored
One UI 7 update could bring brand new icons for Samsung apps. The new firmware hasn’t yet dropped in Beta activity. However, the recently leaked material gives us enough detail about what’s coming next for Galaxy devices.
Over the past two days, tipster chunvn8888 leaked images of many new Samsung app icons. While the images were in low resolution, concept creator Vetrox360 upscaled them. If the leaked images are genuine, One UI 7 app icons will be quite dynamic.
Starting with the Camera and Gallery apps.
The Camera app icon adopted real image sensor-like elements. It’s painted in a Light Grey color and features four circular rings with different shades inside. The Gallery icon is also revamped, with a solid White background and leaves becoming colorful.
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- Samsung Camera
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- Samsung Gallery
Now, Phone and Contacts apps.
Samsung Phone is turning its Green hue to a slightly lighter shade. The icon has also replaced the phone element with a new one. The Contact app has removed the single Orange color gradient and added three different shades of Orange in a vertically split form.
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- Samsung Phone
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- Samsung Contacts
Next are the Clock and Weather apps.
The Clock app icon in One UI 7 looks completely different from the current one. The existing icon features a Violet gradient with a White circle inside. The new icon has a Greyish shade outside with an inner circle of White color, and minute and hour sticks are also colored Black and Red.
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- Samsung Clock
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- Samsung Weather
Not least, the Samsung Internet app.
Samsung Internet app is one of the most used Android web browsers worldwide. The company hasn’t missed painting its Internet app with an elegant yet vibrant gradient. Inner elements are also refined, giving a fresh feel and match with others.
Samsung Internet
Galaxy’s Settings:
The Settings icon in One UI 7 firmware turned Greyish. It also gets a brand-new gear element, featuring a shadow on the bottom layer.
Galaxy’s Settings
Samsung has kicked off the One UI 6 Watch 8 Beta update for the Galaxy Watch 6 series in the US. The update improves user experience based on feedback from beta testers.
One UI 6 Watch 8 Beta update for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 series arrives with firmware versions ending with ZXJ5. It is currently available for users in the US and will expand soon.
The latest beta version brings several important updates to make your smartwatch better. It improves overall system stability so your watch runs more smoothly and reliably.
Moreover, it also addresses battery consumption issues for last longer on a single charge. Additionally, the update fixes problems with network connectivity so your watch stays connected to your smartphone without interruptions.
Developing….
Though Samsung is late, the Japanese carrier revealed a shocking list of Galaxy devices getting the Android 15-based One UI 7 update. Following the Android 15 release, Japan’s AU by KDDI listed all eligible devices for the update.
Per the list revealed by AU, 21 Samsung Galaxy devices will get Android 15-based One UI 7 update. The list includes Galaxy S flagships, Galaxy Z foldable phones, some mid-range Galaxy A models as well as the Galaxy Tab S9 FE+.
All the devices solidify our One UI 7 Update List compiled earlier this year. The document shared by AU confirms Android 15 supported models in Japan. Some models are missing such as the Plus variant of S lineup, which might not have launched in the country.
Samsung is conducting internal testing on the One UI 7 firmware. The Public Beta Program is scheduled to be launched by the end of the year. Meanwhile, you have to wait till next year to receive Samsung’s Android 15 update.
List of Samsung devices getting Android 15 One UI 7 in Japan:
- Galaxy S21
- Galaxy S21+
- Galaxy Z Fold3
- Galaxy Z Flip3
- Galaxy S22
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy A53
- Galaxy Z Fold4
- Galaxy Z Flip4
- Galaxy S23
- Galaxy s23 Ultra
- Galaxy A54
- Galaxy Tab S9 FE+
- Galaxy Z Fold5
- Galaxy Z Flip5
- Galaxy S23 FE
- Galaxy S24
- Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Galaxy A55
- Galaxy Z Fold6
- Galaxy Z Flip6
One UI 7 is set to introduce a brand-new design across the interface. Samsung is exploring massive design revamps that will hit your Galaxy next year. Rumors suggest crucial changes happening even in internal testing of One UI 7.
The update will bring redesigned icons for many Samsung apps. The Quick Settings is also modified, while the Notification Center is separated. In addition, UI components also became squircle across the operating system.
Internal One UI 7 version revamped key Samsung app icons before Beta debut. The company is internally working on the software. A new input suggests that many app icons have been revamped as compared to the ones teased at SDC24.
IceUniverse claims that One UI 7 revamped key Samsung app icons. In particular, the One UI development team has modified the icons of the Gallery, Phone, Camera, Voice Recorder, Contacts, and Notes apps.
After the SDC24 keynote, Samsung showcased the One UI 7 at Code Labs. We’ve seen many videos and graphics of the upcoming software. As the internal development progresses, the interface is getting revamped to look more polished.
The source notes that the newly adopted icons feel more modern and cohesive. Such modifications would improve the aesthetic appeal of One UI 7. Samsung is also listening to consumer feedback to refine the Galaxy experience further.
The majority of Samsung devices sport advanced OLED displays. The top-notch flagships equip pro-grade panels with sizes measuring up to 6.8 inches. The icon revamp is aimed at ensuring that the UI remains intuitive and visually pleasing.
Continuous work on refining app icons suggests that the Korean tech giant is aiming for a cleaner, less distracting interface. Modern design trends should also be taken under consideration to match Galaxy consumers’ likings.
Earlier this month, Samsung announced the One UI 7 Beta Program will start by the end of this year. The opportunity to test the upcoming firmware will be available for both developers and general Galaxy smartphone users.
The final version is scheduled to be unveiled with the next-gen Galaxy S lineup. The company has a history of introducing new S family in the first quarter. However, we may see the Galaxy S25 series launch in the first month of 2025 itself.