At Samsung's Developer Conference, attendees were introduced to a Galaxy S24 Ultra running on the new One UI 7 software. Some participants shared the first official snapshots showcasing the updated One UI 7. The visuals highlight modifications in the control center, the recently used apps menu, redesigned icons that had previously been leaked, a revamped notification panel, and more. It’s important to note that the stable version of One UI 7 won’t be available until 2025, as mentioned in earlier reports. Now, let's dive into the first official visuals of One UI 7!
New Control Center Design
One UI 7 features a separated control center and notification panel, drawing inspiration from Xiaomi’s HyperOS. Samsung is making significant shifts with this update. The design of the notification panel and control center resembles both iOS and Xiaomi HyperOS. These enhancements are crucial for better notification management and maximizing the control center's functionality. Samsung is definitely on the right path here. With 2025 still a few months away, there's potential for additional useful features to be introduced.
Redesigned Icons
The icons in One UI 7 are also getting a makeover. Samsung is replacing the familiar icons from One UI 6 with fresh app icons, giving the interface a new vibe. The effort that the South Korean company has invested in One UI 7 is evident in the initial official images.
Changes in Home Screen and App Transition
Samsung’s approach to the One UI home screen is seeing noticeable improvements, particularly with the recent apps menu adopting a fresh layout while app transitions appear impressive. The company has also put in remarkable effort to ensure the interface is user-friendly for one-handed operation.
Battery Icon Update
The battery icon is also getting a revamp in One UI 7. Rather than a rectangular shape, the new design features a more rounded appearance.
Camera App Enhancements
One UI 7 also focuses on redesigning the camera app to enhance one-handed usability. This aims to simplify the camera experience and ensure a top-notch user interface. The One UI 7 camera app, with its straightforward design, is ready to impress!
The beta version of One UI 7 for the Galaxy S24 Ultra was prepared in September, with the build number S928USQU3BXI2, where “S928” signifies the Galaxy S24 Ultra and “XI” indicates September. It’s crucial to highlight that this update is based on Android 15. One UI 7 will introduce Android 15, allowing users to enjoy both its unique features and the fantastic changes that come with Android 15.
What are your thoughts on the new One UI 7? Samsung aims to launch the One UI 7 beta by the end of 2024, and hopefully, we will see the new beta version even sooner than that.
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