Samsung has shared exciting news at its yearly developer conference about plans to bring together the software for all its devices under the One UI name. Originally, this unification was set for 2025, but in a surprising twist, Samsung has released a new update that introduces One UI to several of its smart TVs ahead of schedule.
Update Details
The update is being made available for Samsung's 2023 smart TVs, including the S90C OLED model, as reported by SamMobile. This update comes as One UI, but it is built on Tizen 8.0, which is an enhancement over the previous Tizen 7.0 that the TV used.
Features of One UI
According to the report, the One UI upgrade introduces a refreshed user interface, enhancements to the UI, new Game Bar features, and more. Some of these interface updates are similar to those found on Samsung's Galaxy smartphones, including app icons for Bixby, Gallery, Samsung Internet, and SmartThings, along with comparable animation styles.
Additional Capabilities
The changelog indicates that users with compatible Galaxy Watches, like the Galaxy Watch FE (currently priced at $179 on Amazon), will be able to track real-time workout data on their TVs. Also, the on-screen keyboard now supports additional languages, expanding its usability.
Before announcing its intention to unify software across its devices, Samsung stated that it aims to offer up to seven years of software support for its smart TVs, aligning it with the same duration of support given to its top-tier smartphones.
