Samsung has just rolled out the first beta of One UI 7.0 for the Galaxy S24 lineup, unveiling a suite of exciting features designed to enhance both the visual experience and the functionality of Samsung Galaxy smartphones. From smoother animations to new customization options, this update is packed with changes that benefit all types of users – especially gamers and productivity enthusiasts. Let’s take a closer look at what One UI 7.0 has to offer and how these new features will enhance your Galaxy experience.
Refined Visuals and Customization
One UI 7.0 brings a fresh new look to Samsung’s software, with a redesigned interface that improves consistency and fluidity across the system. Menus, buttons, icons, and even animations have been revamped, offering smoother transitions and a more cohesive design.
For those who love to personalize their devices, the Home screen now offers improved widget and icon layouts, making it easier to maintain consistency across both portrait and landscape orientations. You can even hide widget and icon labels, giving your Home screen a cleaner, more streamlined look. Additionally, large folders can now be pinned to the Home screen, allowing you to open apps with a single tap – no need to dig through your folder to find what you need.
In terms of navigation, the apps list has been reorganized to display vertically, making it easier to browse. The Finder box, which allows you to quickly search for apps and content, is now pinned to the bottom of the screen for quicker access. Notifications have also seen a visual upgrade, now displaying app icons for easier identification, and the Quick Settings menu is fully customizable – you can now reorder the toggles and remove the ones you don’t need.
Gaming: Tailored Performance and Immersive Features
Gamers will be particularly excited by the updates to One UI 7.0. The Gaming Hub has received a visual overhaul and now allows users to customize performance settings for individual games. This means you can optimize your device’s performance based on the specific demands of each game, whether you're playing resource-intensive titles or lighter casual games. With this feature, you'll be able to get the best experience tailored to your gaming needs, whether it’s maximizing frame rates or balancing performance with battery life.
Additionally, Samsung has introduced Live Notifications, which will show real-time activity data (like a workout, timer, or voice call) right in the status bar, the Now Bar on the lock screen, or the Always On Display. This feature ensures that important information is always visible, so you can keep track of essential metrics without having to leave your game or other app.
Productivity and Efficiency Boosts
One UI 7.0 is packed with new features designed to help you be more productive. For example, app windows can now be grouped under a single icon, making it easier to switch between multiple open apps without cluttering your screen. This makes multitasking more seamless and efficient, particularly when using large-screen devices like the Galaxy Z Fold.
The Clock app has been updated to allow you to group alarms together, enabling you to manage them more easily. You can also create more flexible routines, which can trigger actions for everything from device settings to connected smart home devices. The Files app has seen improvements as well, with a new preview panel for large-screen devices, making it easier to manage and organize your files.
Calendar improvements include the ability to reschedule events by dragging and dropping them in the month view, adding countdown timers for events, and syncing events across different calendars – perfect for staying on top of your busy schedule.
Enhanced Security and Battery Features
Battery life is always a top concern for smartphone users, and One UI 7.0 has introduced new features to help preserve it. You can now limit your phone's charging to between 80% and 95% to prolong the health of your battery over time. Power-saving modes are also more customizable, allowing you to choose exactly which features you want to restrict.
Security has received significant attention in this update as well. Samsung’s Knox Matrix now monitors the status of all your devices, sending alerts to your phone if there are any issues. The Auto Blocker feature prevents devices from connecting to insecure 2G networks, and it automatically reconnects to open Wi-Fi networks, ensuring a safer browsing experience.
The Camera and Gallery: More Control and Creativity
For photography enthusiasts, One UI 7.0 introduces a redesigned Camera app with an improved layout. Camera modes are now pinned to the bottom of the screen, giving you quick access to features, and there are new zoom shortcuts for better control. Exposure settings can be saved for each mode, while the Pro photo and video modes have been revamped for enhanced customization.
The Gallery app has also received a major upgrade, allowing you to remove unwanted objects or people from images with greater ease. There are also new ways to edit video, with the ability to undo edits, as well as features for collaging objects extracted from photos.
Health and Accessibility: More Support for Your Well-being
Samsung Health has been enhanced with badges for achieving goals, completing challenges, and reminders for medication. There’s also support for syncing health records with clinics and hospitals, making it easier to manage your well-being. Accessibility has been improved as well, with features like one-finger zoom control, better touch controls, and new options for touch delay and repeated touches.
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