One UI 7 Beta Arrives on Galaxy S24 Series
Key Features and Improvements:
- Based on Android 15, One UI 7 brings a significant visual overhaul to the system, including homescreen, widgets, notification tray, and Quick Settings.
- Features redesigned system app icons and lock screen tweaks.
- Introduces the "Now Bar," a notification system similar to iPhone's Dynamic Island, displaying relevant activities like timers, workouts, and music.
- Includes new AI-powered writing assist tools for summarizing, spell checking, and text generation.
- Offers call transcripts in the Phone app when call recording is enabled.
- Redesigned camera app with reorganized buttons, modes, and simplified Pro Mode layout for easier access to advanced settings and zoom speed control.
- A vertically scrolling app drawer.
Availability:
The One UI 7 beta is initially available for the Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra in the United States, Korea, United Kingdom, India, Germany, and Poland. Users can sign up through the Samsung Members app. The full release is expected in Q1 2025, with additional AI capabilities.
For more information on One UI updates, check out this article about the vertical app drawer. You can also read more about enhanced security with Knox Matrix. Finally, for those interested in other Samsung updates, see the latest on the Galaxy Watch 5 receiving One UI 6.