Android 15 for Samsung Galaxy devices is getting closer thanks to the One UI 7 beta.
The first beta for One UI 7 is official: As was already leaked this afternoon, Samsung is debuting the Galaxy operating system based on Android 15 for a total of three cell phones. The compatible smartphones are of course the (still) current flagship series around the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra.
If you own such a Samsung smartphone, you can now download the beta via the Samsung Members Program download. However, not the entire DACH region is activated – in Switzerland and Austria you still have to be patient.
One UI 7: First look at the innovations – focus on “Galaxy AI”
At the same time, Samsung is providing the first official insight into the innovations that await Galaxy users with One UI 7.
- Of course, the new software doesn't come without an AI name either, because in the official announcement Samsung speaks of one »AI integrated operating system« that Galaxy users receive.
- The focus is particularly on the feature set called “Galaxy AI”, which combines the collected AI functions under one banner.
This includes the »Writing Assistant«, which is supposed to help your texts according to the name. Samsung mentions a summary, translation or simple correction of the highlighted text as possible adjustments.
»Call Transcript«, on the other hand, promises an automatic transcription of your phone calls. If the AI function and call recording are activated, your conversations should be completely transcribed. At launch, Samsung supports 20 languages – including Europe.
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“Now Bar”: New notification center for S devices
Aside from all the AI updates, Samsung is also giving its new user interface a new notification center: The »Now Bar« The bar mentioned should become your contact point for all important reports in the future.
Functionally, the Now Bar is very reminiscent of Apple's “Dynamic Island”, but is placed at the bottom of the screen. Some of the widgets, for example for music playback, are designed to be interactive and, in this specific example, allow you to jump to the next song.
- The Now Bar, which will initially only be activated for devices in the Galaxy S series, serves as a central innovation for a “simple but effective design,” as Samsung promises.
- Because next to the new headquarters there will also be Home and lock screen simplified and the associated widgets redesigned. This is intended to “reduce visual confusion and ensure intuitive handling of the AI functions”.
The Now Bar in One UI 7 acts as Samsung's answer to Apple's Dynamic Island. (Image source: Samsung)
New camera app and the end of DeX
For many users, smartphones serve as mobile camera replacements, and Samsung hasn't missed this either. The manufacturer promises accordingly a new user interface for the camera appwhich is intended to provide “more intuitive control over advanced settings.”
- This includes a new arrangement of camera buttons, controls and modes. The most important functions should be easier to access; At the same time, the preview of your captured images and videos is easier to see.
- In addition, the Pro mode settings for photos and videos rearranged. The layout of the manual settings has been “simplified,” while a new zoom control in Pro video mode promises more comfortable control.
With the revised camera interface, Samsung wants to make it easier for you to take snapshots starting with One UI 7. (Image source: Samsung)
In the small print the British Samsung website There is also a note that has not yet been officially communicated: Samsung DeX will be discontinued with the arrival of One UI 7.
The software made it possible to mirror the user interface of Samsung smartphones on your PC and transfer files if desired. In the future, the Microsoft app “Phone Link” will be solely responsible for the same function.
After the beta is before the release
The Samsung announcement also mentions the official launch of One UI 7. This is how the new operating system should be first quarter of 2025 start together with “devices from the upcoming Galaxy S series”. Of course, this refers to the Galaxy S25 generation, about which there are already some rumors.
- The new flagship series is expected to ship with One UI 7 ex works and, like the current generation, will receive seven years of updates.
- All other devices outside of the Galaxy S24 and S25 will probably have to be patient indefinitely: As usual, the update will only be rolled out gradually to other Galaxy devices.
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