At the latest SDC24 event, Samsung revealed a bunch of new information about the upcoming One UI 7 update that is scheduled for a beta release in Q4 2024. Although the official release date is yet to be finalized, it is expected that the release date will lie in the first 3 months of 2025, coinciding with the release of Samsung’s S25 series smartphones that will feature Android 15 out of the box. Anyway, if you are unable to contain your excitement about One UI 7 and are dying to know more about its features, consider reading as we have shared all the details regarding the new features of Samsung’s One UI 7 along with videos and images.
Now, before you get too excited, do note that the update is yet to be released for the general public but tech enthusiasts who attended the SDC24 event had a hands-on experience of the UI on Samsung devices, showcasing every change that will be featured. So, let’s get right into the details.
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Samsung One UI 7 all new features with videos & images
The rumor that Samsung’s One UI 7 is inspired by iOS seems plausible, as seen by the implementation of various features. From the ultra-smooth animations to the revamped customization screen for Quick Settings, the inspiration is clearly visible. Here are some of the notable changes seen in One UI 7:
New Icons
When accessing One UI 7, the first thing you will notice is the introduction of new icons for different apps with round edges. Although the design is subjective, we think that the new icons look really good, and it’s about time Samsung gave their app icons an overhaul.
The New App Icons. pic.twitter.com/XFcdh1Gi10
— Khaled 🍉 (@TechKhaled_) October 4, 2024
New Quick/Control Panel And Notification Panel
Now, this is something entirely new to the whole Samsung user base. The Quick/Control Panel and Notification Panel can be accessed separately in the upcoming One UI 7, which is eerily similar to that of iOS. Yes, other Android phones too feature the same, but Samsung being a pioneer in the Android space, most users didn’t expect this change to be implemented. The Quick Panel can be customized, but there is still room for improvement. Whether this will be a hit or miss, only time will tell.
New Quick/Control Panel And Notification Panel. pic.twitter.com/QFnNIMDOHT
— Khaled 🍉 (@TechKhaled_) October 4, 2024
Blurred Backgrounds
One of the primary reasons why many are convinced that One UI 7 has taken its inspiration from iOS is the extensive use of blurred backgrounds, similar to that of iPhones. From widgets with frosted blurred backgrounds to the app drawer, the resemblance can clearly be seen.
New Widgets with Frosted Blur background. pic.twitter.com/gdMFtmjNdJ
— Khaled 🍉 (@TechKhaled_) October 4, 2024
New Gallery and Phone application
The Gallery application has seen a bunch of changes, one of which is the separate section for search that allows users to search a photo using text inputs. And, in both the Phone and Gallery applications, the menu options at the bottom are now spread evenly, with icons.
New Gallery and Phone app in One UI 7.
Just added icons at the bottom (menus part) and Gallery having a seperate section for search (only shown in a later build).
Credits for Phone App: @chunvn8888 pic.twitter.com/6Wn5bA8NXq
— Khaled 🍉 (@TechKhaled_) October 4, 2024
New Animations
Animations have been the highlight of One UI 7, with most users saying that their smoothness is on a different level, something not seen before on Android devices. Take a look at the new animations and interface for the search menu:
New animations and interface for the search menu. pic.twitter.com/1VPmAfFKdx
— Khaled 🍉 (@TechKhaled_) October 4, 2024
Quite smooth, right? But that’s not it. New animations for opening and closing app menus are also included.
New look animations for the recents menu. pic.twitter.com/FJ5bdDsT1Y
— Khaled 🍉 (@TechKhaled_) October 4, 2024
In addition to this, the new app opening/closing animation is what intrigued us the most.
The new app animations which look stunning 😍😍
Credits: @chunvn8888 pic.twitter.com/5WNGjYhJKT
— Khaled 🍉 (@TechKhaled_) October 4, 2024
New Camera App UI
The Camera App UI has been revamped with a new layout, favoring better reach, even using a single hand.
New Camera app look that has better reachability. pic.twitter.com/gcZ97NNTJa
— Khaled 🍉 (@TechKhaled_) October 4, 2024
New Galaxy Avatar
Replacing AR Emoji, here’s a look at the new Galaxy Avatar:
Oh and Also New Galaxy Avatar in place of AR Emoji. pic.twitter.com/RZqaXIR26F
— Khaled 🍉 (@TechKhaled_) October 4, 2024
So, these are the features that are sure to be included in the upcoming One UI 7 update. Do you think that it resembles iOS to some extent? Well, you are not alone in thinking the same. Once the update goes live and user feedback is shared, only then one can tell whether the changes were for the better or worse.
That being said, we hope now you have all the necessary information you need regarding the Samsung One UI 7 features and updates. If you find this guide informative, don’t forget to bookmark Android Gram for more such interesting content.
