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Samsung is expanding its One UI experience to home appliances starting September, introducing features like Now Brief and a 7-year software update commitment, unifying the user interface across devices for a seamless ecosystem.
The upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 7 is expected to feature a larger cover screen, but its success depends on Samsung addressing software limitations, especially with the keyboard and customization options, to compete effectively with Motorola's Razr series.
Google's new Instant Hotspot feature in Android 15, which allows seamless connection to a phone's hotspot from an Android tablet or Chromebook, won't be available on Samsung Galaxy devices. This is because Samsung's One UI already has a similar feature called Auto Hotspot, which works exclusively with Galaxy devices. Therefore, Galaxy users won't miss out on much, but those hoping to use the feature with non-Galaxy devices might feel left out.
Google's Android 15 Developer Preview 2 features new status bar icons that resemble Samsung's One UI design, with a segmented look and white and grey color scheme. The battery icon is now horizontal, allowing for the battery percentage to be displayed inside it. These icons are not live by default but may become default in the next beta version of the OS.
Android 15 Developer Preview 2 introduces three keyboard accessibility options - Sticky keys, Slow keys, and Bounce Keys - for physical keyboards, aiming to improve usability for people with physical disabilities. Interestingly, Samsung's One UI already offers these features, highlighting the advantages of One UI over stock Android in providing useful accessibility options.
Samsung's Galaxy S24 series comes with One UI 6.1 featuring a newer version of One UI Home with smoother animations on the home screen. An update to One UI Home for older Samsung smartphones and tablets is expected to bring these smoother animations to those devices as well. While the APK of the new version is available for manual installation, it's advisable to wait for the official update to avoid potential security risks.
Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets currently have a basic version of Bluetooth Auracast, but an improved version is being developed for Android 15, which will likely be included in One UI 7.0. The new feature will allow users to create and join Bluetooth Auracast-based wireless audio streams, and it is expected to offer a more feature-rich and well-arranged experience. This development aligns with Samsung's commitment to enhancing the audio capabilities of its devices, including the potential inclusion of Bluetooth Auracast in future versions of Galaxy Buds and Samsung TVs.
A comparison video of the Samsung Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra reveals significant lag and stuttering issues on the S24+ when using the video rendering program Premiere Rush, attributed to the Exynos 2400 chip. The performance differences and lag persist even in basic One UI operations, with a noticeable battery drain on the S24+. The tester suggests that software updates from Samsung and Adobe could potentially address these issues, but cautions against making purchase decisions based on future updates.
Samsung's Galaxy S24 lineup, including the S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra, will receive seven years of OS and feature updates, making them the best option for long-term software support. While the list of eligible devices is currently short, it is expected to expand with future flagship releases, potentially including mid-range devices as well.
Samsung's latest One UI 6.0 update introduces a new feature called Auto Blocker, which helps protect Galaxy device users from malicious apps and messages containing malware. Users can enable and customize Auto Blocker in the device's settings, allowing it to perform app security checks, block unauthorized app installs, prevent USB commands, and even block messages with potentially harmful image attachments.
One UI offers a neat trick to prevent apps from closing on Galaxy devices. By tapping the app icon above the desired app in the Recent Apps screen and selecting "Keep open," users can force the app to stay open and avoid accidental closures. This feature is indicated by a lock icon and ensures quick access to the app even when using the "Close all" button. To unlock the app, simply tap the lock icon in the Recent Apps screen.
Google's latest Feature Drop for Pixel devices introduces a new capability for Android's screen recorder, allowing users to record a single app's UI and activities while ignoring the rest of the user interface. This feature is not currently available in Samsung's One UI screen recorder, which lacks the ability to record standalone apps and hide system elements like the status bar and navigation buttons. While it is uncertain when Samsung will implement similar functionality, it may require an update like One UI 6.1 or even Android 15/One UI 7.
Samsung has released the November 2023 security update for the Galaxy Z Flip 4, which includes fixes for critical vulnerabilities in the Android OS and security flaws in Samsung's One UI. Users can download the update over the air or manually flash it using Samsung's Odin tool. The update is focused solely on security enhancements and does not include any new features.
Samsung is rolling out a massive 1.8GB update for the Galaxy S22 series in Europe, but the changelog does not specify the changes. It is speculated that the update improves low-light camera performance. No major UI features have been observed, and it is not One UI 6.0. The firmware version is S90xxXXU6CWH5, and the update will likely be available in other markets soon.
Samsung is rolling out the One UI 5.1.1 update to older foldable phones, tablets, and smartwatches, bringing new features from the latest devices. The update includes enhancements such as improved multitasking, easier access to the Flex Mode Panel, personalized Flex Mode Panel experience, faster task switching, sleep-tracking upgrades, fitness updates, and the ability to control the camera with a paired Galaxy Watch. The update will be available for most foldable phones, recent tablets, and smartwatches.