Samsung’s big One UI 7 update could hit Galaxy phones earlier than expected – here’s what’s new

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As the full launch ofAndroid 15gets closer,Samsungis set to start testing its own take on the update, with One UI 7 – and the latest rumor is that a beta version of the software could be out before the end of this month.

This comes from the usually reliable tipsterIce Universe(viaAndroid Police), who puts the One UI 7 beta launch at “the end of July or early August”, provided there aren’t any “accidents” along the way to delay it.

That launch would be a little earlier than expected, but not by much: last year the One UI 6 beta was made availableon August 11, 2023. As always with beta software, you run it at your own risk, and should expect to come across a variety of bugs and issues.

Samsung’s latest handsets, including theSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6and theSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, come with Android 14 and One UI 6.1.1 on board. We can expect a full One UI 7 roll out later in the year, once the software has been finalized.

A major update

One UI 7 Beta will start from the end of July or early August, if there are no accidents.July 23, 2024

From what we’ve heard about One UI 7 so far, it sounds as though we could be set for a major software update from Samsung.Neowinhas rounded up some of the most recent leaks, some of which point to a lot more in the way of customization options.

There hasalso been talkthat One UI 7 is heavily influenced byiOS 18in the way it looks, with quick actions on the lock screen and a redesign of the notifications panel apparently inspired by whatApplehas been doing with its software on the iPhone.

That’s on top of all the new features coming to Android 15 as well. It seems likely that satellite messaging isgoing to be supportedfor the first time, though users might only get a couple of years of free access beforethey have to pay extra for it.

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Android 15 is nowin its public beta stage, and will probably be formally launched in full on Tuesday, August 13 – that’s the day set forGoogle’s next hardware reveal, with thePixel 9 seriesof phones set to take top billing at the show.

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