Samsung launched its One UI 7 public beta. With this comes a revamped design, additional features, and improved functionality for users of the Galaxy. With an aim toward usability enhancement, this new update promises AI improvements, new camera controls, and a “Now Bar” for interactive lock-screen notifications.
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The beta for Galaxy S24 is available in select regions such as Germany, India, Korea, Poland, the UK, and the US. Users can join via the Samsung Members app; however, beta versions might not be free of bugs or performance issues since they are not the final version.
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One UI 7 introduces the “Now Bar,” a new interactive lock screen feature. This widget-like addition shows countdowns for timers, control for the music player, and access to the voice recorder. Users can interact with these functions without unlocking their devices. Home screen, widgets, and quick settings tray have undergone slight redesigning for better looks and smoother navigation.
One UI 7 brings in AI improvements to make things easier. New writing tools organize notes into bullet points and summarize content, while call transcription is now built-in, supporting 20 languages. When call recording is enabled, it automatically creates transcripts for easy reference.
The camera app has been redesigned for better usability. The “More” menu now appears in a semi-transparent box at the bottom of the screen. Controls for Pro mode and other features have been placed closer to the shutter button, and the viewfinder has been enlarged for easier framing.
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A stable version is available for those who want it, and that will be the final release of One UI 7, which will be seen in early 2025 with the new Galaxy S series.
