Earlier this week, a well-known and reliable source within the technology industry suggested that Samsung might choose to skip directly from One UI 7 to One UI 8. This decision is reportedly due to the various delays that have been affecting the rollout of the current version of the software. Interestingly, today, initial versions of One UI 8 were discovered on an internal testing server, which indicates that, while there is no immediate sign that One UI 8 will be released in the near future, the development for this new version has commenced at least two months earlier than initially anticipated.
Meanwhile, One UI 7 itself has been undergoing beta testing since December and has only been made available on a limited number of devices thus far. Samsung has confirmed that the stable version of One UI 7 is expected to launch in April, and they are actively working to add more devices to the beta program, including the highly anticipated foldable phones. In recent developments, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 have also begun to receive this update, allowing both devices to finally join the new Android 15 experience.
One UI 7 introduces a variety of highly useful features, including the Now Bar, which serves as Samsung's equivalent to Apple's Dynamic Island feature. In addition to this, One UI 7 also offers more targeted functionalities, such as parental controls and content restrictions, which are designed to provide users with a safer and more personalized experience.
Fans of Samsung have increasingly voiced their concerns regarding the ongoing delays associated with the rollout of One UI 7, particularly noting that even budget-friendly Android devices from other manufacturers are already operating on the latest Android 15 version. This situation has led to a growing sentiment among users that Samsung has been lagging behind its competitors for several years now, and many believe that the delays in the release of One UI 7 can be attributed to the significant amount of work required for the company to catch up with the advancements made by other brands in the industry.
By choosing to commence the development of One UI 8 at this point in time, Samsung is strategically positioning itself to allow for sufficient time to thoroughly address any potential bugs and ensure that the software is polished and ready for a successful launch alongside the highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S26. In light of the delays, Samsung has taken the initiative to reassure its user base that, despite the setbacks they have experienced, One UI 7 is indeed on its way to being released. Those fortunate enough to have received the update have expressed their admiration for its smooth animations, impressive fluidity, and advanced AI features. However, it is worth noting that some of these innovative functionalities are unfortunately not available on older devices, as their hardware simply cannot keep pace with the demands of the new software.
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