Samsung shared several important updates at its developer conference for 2024, with a major announcement about simplifying the software names across its range of consumer products.
Currently, Samsung has multiple names for the software that operates its consumer devices. For instance, mobile devices like phones and tablets use One UI, while Galaxy smartwatches, including the Galaxy Watch FE (which can be found on Amazon for $199), operate on One UI Watch. Meanwhile, smart TVs and refrigerators run on Tizen OS. The tech giant has announced plans to extend the One UI branding to all of its consumer products, moving away from Tizen OS.
New Software Experience
This shift means that the software for devices such as smart TVs, refrigerators, and other appliances will now all be labeled as One UI. Thus, it can be concluded that Samsung will retire the Tizen OS branding, which was first introduced back in 2012. The company aims to complete this transition by 2025.
Industry Trends
Samsung's decision to adopt a single software name for its products mirrors strategies employed by other manufacturers. For instance, Huawei employs HarmonyOS not only for smartphones and tablets but also for its smartwatches, TVs, and IoT devices. Similarly, Xiaomi has adopted the HyperOS name for the software that powers its mobile gadgets, vehicles, and smart home devices.
Nevertheless, aside from the name and potential visual similarities, the core software tends to differ across platforms, and it’s likely that One UI will follow this trend across Samsung's diverse product range.
