Samsung’s upcoming smartphone operating system, One UI 7.0, based on Android 15, is generating excitement in the tech world. The update promises significant interface changes, with leaks suggesting a complete redesign that enhances user experience. New features include enlarged round notifications, a revamped quick panel for notifications and quick settings, dynamic app icons, and more comprehensive widgets. A beta version is expected to be available before the stable release, scheduled for spring 2025.
The tech community is eagerly anticipating Samsung’s new smartphone operating system: One UI 7.0. The initial buzz began when Samsung revamped the ‘One UI’ logo, marking a significant change in the history of Samsung software. This article summarizes the major rumors and leaks surrounding the upcoming update.
Overall: Major Changes to the User Interface
One UI 7.0, built on Google’s Android 15, is being hailed by many sources as a significant advancement of Samsung’s operating system. Renowned leaker Ice Universe recently shared on X (formerly Twitter) that One UI 7.0 represents the largest enhancement in Samsung’s software history. He also mentioned that the upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra will be the ideal device for running this new operating system smoothly.
The fan blog Sammyfans also reports that One UI 7.0 will introduce a completely redesigned user interface featuring a fundamental restructuring compared to the previous One UI 6 and the latest One UI 6.1.1. The blog anticipates that Samsung will showcase a new design language and aesthetic, emphasizing a more immersive and visually rich user experience.
Supporting this, Ice Universe indicated in another post that the Galaxy S25 Ultra is expected to offer notable improvements in display brightness and color accuracy, potentially enhancing the overall vibrancy of the operating system.
Notifications: Rounder and Larger
Pakistani YouTuber Mobile Wala Bhai demonstrated the Galaxy S24 Ultra in a video, claiming it features One UI 7.0. A striking element seen is the notifications displayed in the notification panel, which appear larger and rounder than in the current One UI 6.1.1. It remains unclear whether this will be the default setting or if users can customize it.
At first glance, these notifications seem clear and organized; however, they might present a challenge for users who receive numerous alerts at once, as less information can be displayed simultaneously.
In a video by Android Headlines, showcasing a screen capture of One UI 7.0, similar round notifications can also be seen. They stylistically bear some resemblance to Apple’s iOS 17, given their slight transparency and rounded corners. However, the notifications presented from One UI 7.0 appear even rounder than those on Apple’s iPhone.
A New Quick Panel
An early render shared by Ice Universe shows that Samsung has also worked on the control center (referred to as the ‘Quick Panel’) for One UI 7.0. Compared to the Quick Panel in One UI 6.0, this version appears ‘airier,’ and the music playback element gains a dynamic touch with an embedded album cover.
Recent reports from SamMobile indicate that One UI 7.0 will feature a split Quick Panel layout: one side dedicated to notifications and the other for quick settings. Users will also have the option to merge the two into a single panel as was possible before. Additionally, the placement of the clock and other widgets on the lock screen can be adjusted as desired.
New Icons and Enhanced Widgets
News portal Android Headlines leaked several app icons from One UI 7.0, including the gallery app icon, resembling one reported by the fan blog SamMobile.
Overall, the app icons in One UI 7.0 appear more dynamic and ‘softer’ compared to the current icons in One UI 6.0 (or 6.1.1), characterized by slightly transparent areas in the phone receiver and message speech bubble. The camera app icon is expected to undergo the most significant redesign, changing from dark red to light gray.
One UI 7.0 is also set to offer more comprehensive widgets. According to top leaker Ice Universe, the new Samsung widgets will surpass those of other operating systems, including competitors like Xiaomi, Google, and Apple.
Widgets typically reside on the home screen, providing brief updates from apps such as weather or navigation. However, specifics about what these new widgets will enable are still unclear.
One UI 7.0 is Still Evolving
Samsung’s new operating system continues to evolve. The version presented at the Samsung Developer Congress (SDC 2024) earlier in October is reported by SamMobile to have changed significantly in many areas. This is thought to be one of the reasons Samsung plans to release both the first beta update and the stable version of One UI 7.0 relatively late.
When Will One UI 7.0 Be Released?
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