Key takeaways:
- Enhanced AI: Samsung is set to expand its Galaxy AI features with One UI 6.1.1, potentially including new functionalities for the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Fold 6.
- Design on Hold: Don’t expect significant design changes in One UI 6.1.1. Major UI/UX improvements are slated for One UI 7.0.
- One UI 7.0 Preview: Expected later this year, One UI 7.0 (based on Android 15) might introduce a vertically scrolling app drawer and potentially more design tweaks.
Samsung is gearing up for its next software updates, prioritizing advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) with One UI 6.1.1 and reserving major design overhauls for One UI 7.0.
One UI 6.1.1: Focus on Galaxy AI
Building upon the AI features introduced with the Galaxy S24 and One UI 6.1, Samsung is poised to deliver even more intelligent functionalities in One UI 6.1.1. Reliable leaks suggest that the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Fold 6 might be the first to benefit from these enhancements, although the exact nature of these new features remains under wraps.
One UI 7.0: A Design Refresh
While One UI 6.1.1 prioritizes AI, those seeking a design refresh will need to wait for One UI 7.0. This upcoming software update, expected for release in the latter part of 2024, is rumored to boast a “greatly improved” User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX). One potential design shift gaining traction is a vertically scrolling app drawer, replacing the current horizontal layout. We can likely expect further design tweaks to be revealed in the coming months.
The development of One UI 7.0 is currently internal, with a potential beta rollout planned for high-end devices like the Galaxy S23 and S24. Following successful testing, a stable version based on Android 15 is expected to reach Galaxy S and Z series devices later.
