One UI 7 Ditches DeX for PC, Embraces Link to Windows
Samsung's upcoming One UI 7, based on Android 15, will discontinue support for the DeX for PC Windows app. Instead, Samsung will fully integrate Microsoft's Link to Windows for accessing phone files and apps on a PC. This shift streamlines the user experience by leveraging the enhanced features of Link to Windows, which offers similar functionality to DeX.
Key Changes and Features
- DeX for PC Windows app will be unsupported.
- Link to Windows becomes the primary method for PC connectivity.
- One UI 7 may introduce a refreshed interface with new icons and layouts for Quick Settings and notifications.
- DeX capabilities, such as connecting peripherals to a Galaxy phone, will remain.
Release Timeline and Implications
One UI 7 is expected to launch early next year, though this has been delayed from the original schedule. The transition to Link to Windows reflects closer collaboration between Samsung and Microsoft. For more on Samsung's software developments, check out this comparison of Xiaomi HyperOS 2 and Samsung One UI 6. You might also be interested in the best budget smartphones of 2024 and the best smartphone displays of 2024.
