Samsung‘s Android 15 update for Galaxy devices might bring major UI changes. The update will introduce a new version of its custom skin, One UI 7.0, and it is said to be the biggest design overhaul yet. Among other things, the company has redrawn app and system icons, a reputed industry insider claims. The big update should hit the public beta stage in August.
Android 15 and One UI 7.0 to bring a major UI overhaul to Galaxy devices
For the past few years, Samsung has focused on improving the One UI user experience rather than redesigning the UI. Last year’s One UI 6.0, for example, brought a revamped Quick Panel layout and that’s it. We didn’t see any other UI changes. While Samsung’s custom Android UI isn’t bad, there are some areas where the company could do better with a redesign.
The Korean firm may have some big changes in the pipeline this year. Details are scarce but noted X tipster Ice Universe says One UI 7.0 will introduce a new UI design language to Galaxy devices. The changes are so apparent and diverse that it could be the biggest UI overhaul from Samsung ever, or at least since it switched to One UI in 2018 (with Android 9 Pie).
The tipster says the Android 15-based One UI 7.0 update will bring a new icon design As pointed out by SamMobile, Samsung doesn’t change its app icons often. These types of design overhauls happen once in several years, at least five years. So, we must be looking at an iconic update. Maybe the company will also improve system animations for smoother navigation.
There have also been rumors about a vertical app drawer. Of course, One UI 7.0 will bring new features as well. We are expecting tons of feature additions to Galaxy AI, Samsung’s suite of mobile AI features for Galaxy devices. There should be camera and multitasking improvements, among other things. Expect more leaks about One UI 7.0 in the coming weeks.
The big update might arrive a little late
Last year, Samsung began the One UI 6.0 public beta in the second week of August and started pushing the stable version at the end of October. Rumors say the One UI 7.0 update will be delayed. It’s unclear whether the beta or stable version will arrive late, or if the whole process will be pushed back a little. Even with a delay, we expect Samsung to begin the public rollout of its big feature update by November.
2024-07-16 15:05:05