With the extension of the beta version of One UI 4 for the Samsung Galaxy S21 and the first users testing the benefits of the new layer on Android 12, Samsung has shown in video the main features of its software. Greater personalization, faster and smoother animations, improved privacy and a unified experience for all Samsung devices with One UI.
With Android 12 already in its stable form, and after this version of the operating system is available for the Google Pixel, other manufacturers are updating their mobiles. OPPO, Vivo and Asus have released their update schedule, as well as news about their proprietary software. And Samsung is sketching its portfolio with One UI 4, a renovation that appears more aesthetic than functional.
Aesthetics renewed on Android 12
Android 12 is not a big leap in terms of functionality, most of the changes are already in the software code two fundamental pillars of user experience: personalization and privacy. In this sense, Samsung is also improving both aspects with its update to One UI 4: the interface is more modern, more fluid and adapts to the style that prevails in Material You.
The aforementioned One UI 4 increases its customization capabilities, although does not yet include “Material Theming”, this automatic means of adaptation to wallpapers that Google has introduced in its Pixels. According to the videos shown by Samsung, One UI 4 redesigns the look of its predecessor with an extra layer of minimalism and flat color backgrounds.
One UI 4 adapts to the device screen by keeping all key actions on the screen close to your finger. As an evolution of One UI 3, version 4 looks at one-handed use while offering the user a multitude of ways to personalize the experience.
Redesigned widgets, much smoother transition animations and more rounded menu corners; Samsung improves the floating window allowing better control of its dimensions, the camera app is more intuitive And the same goes with the rest of Samsung’s own software: it adapts the new design rules so it doesn’t clash with the look of the cape.
With privacy being key in Android 12, One UI 4 inherits that concern with a new privacy panel that clearly shows all the apps that have access to the most controversial permissions: camera, microphone and location. Moreover, the system cheats whenever an app uses the aforementioned permissions. And One UI 4 automatically removes access if the apps that got it are no longer in use.
One UI 4 integrates with all devices that share Samsung’s proprietary layer: mobile phones, Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and also Galaxy Book. AND pay particular attention to screens adapt all the elements of the layer to the different form factors.
Samsung has yet to confirm which Galaxy phones will update to Android 12 and One UI 4. Everyone from 2021 and 2021 is expected to have access to it, also the most high-end of 2019. To know the specific list we will have to yet. wait.
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Via | SamMobile