Prime Highlights:
- AI-Powered Features: One UI 7 features AI-driven features such as the “Now Bar” and “Now Brief” to increase user interaction.
- Wide Device Support: The roll-out is made available for a broad array of Samsung devices, ranging from Galaxy S21, S22, S23, to foldables.
Key Facts:
- Rollout Update: Galaxy S23 series and some foldable devices are receiving One UI 7 initially from April 14, while the rest release afterwards.
- New Features: The update includes live features like flight status, delivery status, and others in the “Now Bar.”
- Regional Availability: Roll-out is rolling in regions such as South Korea, Europe, and India with different roll-out schedules.
Key Background
Samsung has started the global roll-out of its One UI 7 update, based on Android 15, and is introducing a bundle of next-generation features and AI-driven capabilities to a large number of Galaxy devices. The update, initially announced in South Korea, is being rolled out in phases to other markets like Europe and India, and introduces some interesting new features to further improve the user experience.
One UI 7 comes with AI features that assist in making interactions between the device and users easier and quicker. Among its features is the “Now Bar,” which provides users with real-time information on music, navigation, and delivery status, among others. It shows essential updates at the bottom of the screen, and users do not have to open several apps to view these updates. But the other great feature is the “Now Brief,” which also presents real-time alerts like Apple’s Dynamic Island and iOS’s Live Activities, presenting users with relevant information in real-time.
Samsung has guaranteed that a range of Galaxy phones will receive the One UI 7 update, ranging from recent flagships such as the Galaxy S23 series, to some of the newer ones such as the Galaxy S21 and S22 series, and the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 foldables. Providing the support for more older models will guarantee that the wider majority of users can now receive the newer features and additions.
The update adds to system design and overall user experience improvements such as less navigation and more customization. Samsung assured the user that the update will make the user smarter and seamless with a richer experience across a set of devices while doubling down on the company’s commitment of long-term software support. Roll-out globally is in phases with early availability in Vietnam followed by subsequent markets in a short time afterwards.
For existing users waiting for the upgrade, Samsung suggests checking for availability under “Software Update” feature of device settings. With the update now encompassing the majority of their lineup, consumers have something to expect in the form of a series of updates that will make Samsung devices smarter and more user-friendly than ever.
