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Samsung rolls out OneUI 7 Beta

Samsung has begun rolling out the OneUI 7 beta program to the public. The update will first be available for Galaxy S24 series devices in Germany, India, Korea, Poland, the UK, and the U.S. starting December 5, 2024. For Philippine users who are keen on trying it out, the update will be available in early 2025.

The beta program will allow early adopters to experience OneUI 7’s advanced AI features, which include powerful writing assistance tools baked right into the operating system. Among these features are AI-powered functionalities such as summarization, grammar checking, and formatting.

Samsung OneUI 7 beta program
OneUI 7’s AI summarization feature can summarize paragraphs into bullets.

The update also gives the UI a slight makeover. It featured a sleek and intuitive design with reduced visual clutter. At the same time, the home screen, widgets, and lock screen were also redesigned, allowing for better customization.

Additionally, the camera interface has been streamlined to provide more intuitive control over advanced settings, making it simpler to capture photos and videos.

Samsung OneUI 7 beta program UI interface
The UI, widgets, and camera also receive updated designs.

Another big addition is the Now Bar, a feature on the lock screen that offers quick access to important notifications, functions, and activities, reducing the need to unlock the device.

Samsung OneUI 7 beta program now bar
Samsung’s new Now Bar offers information straight from the lock screen.

Users who want to join the beta program can apply through the Samsung Members app. Please note that the software is not the final version and may have bugs, which could affect how it functions.

The official release of One UI 7 will begin with the upcoming Galaxy S series devices in the first quarter of 2025.

Bryan Rilloraza has been a fixture in the local tech scene for over a decade, sharing his perspective as a tech enthusiast and industry veteran. Backed by an MBA from De La Salle University, a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of the Philippines, and 20 years of corporate experience in the telecommunications and banking sectors, Bryan provides a practical, real-world analysis of how technology serves the consumer.

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