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One UI 6 is the biggest reason forcing me to buy Galaxy S23 Ultra

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Samsung has debuted the sequel of the Galaxy S22 Ultra, but I’m still rocking with it. Meanwhile, One UI 6 is becoming the biggest reason forcing me to buy the Galaxy S23 Ultra, or vanilla or Plus. Of course, the S23 series comes pre-loaded with One UI 5.1, but, it will be the first receiver of One UI 6.

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Two days ago, Google revealed the Android 14 development program (check features) and published DP1 build. As per the schedule, the Android 14 OS would reach Platform Stability level 1 and 2 by June and July, respectively. Consequently, Pixel users will start getting Stable Android 14 sometime in August.

Various non-Google OEMs such as OnePlus and Xiaomi would start bringing the Android 14 for testing to their flagship handsets when the new OS reaches the Public Beta timeline. Meanwhile, Galaxy users have to wait until the Android 14 goes live for Public, leaving the Beta testing.

Samsung, on the other hand, will wait a little bit more to let Google finalize Android 14. Once done, the Galaxy device users will be able to install the new OS on top of the next iteration of One UI. Hopefully, One UI 6 Beta testing would begin by late July or early August this year.

Why, Galaxy S23 Ultra?

Samsung’s best smartphone technology can be seen in the Ultra flagship of the Galaxy S series. This year, the S23 line solely uses Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy processor. This chip is produced by TSMC after the fruitful collaboration of Samsung and Qualcomm.

Qualcomm just revealed that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is its fastest Snapdragon chipset, which powers only the Galaxy S23 series. Since the hardware is all set to deliver epic experiences, Samsung’s next major upgrade will surely make fruitful improvements in history.

Seeing the smoothness and extra features of One UI 5.1, I can’t stop thinking about the One UI 6, based on Android 14. It’s far away from us, but still, my madness toward Samsung’s excellent One UI is not hidden from anyone. And as the first step to coming closer to One UI 6 is to have an S23 Ultra.

Galaxy S20 was the first to get Beta and Stable update of One UI 3.0, and the same happened with Galaxy S21 for One UI 4.0 and Galaxy S22 Ultra for One UI 5.0. And naturally, the Galaxy S23 series will be the first to get invited for One UI 6 Beta testing, followed by Stable rollout.

What do you think about One UI 6? Would Samsung amaze us with One UI this year, let me know through social media!

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James is the lead content creator on Sammy Fans and mostly works on Samsung's firmware section. His first phone was the Galaxy S4 and continues to get new S series devices. Most of the time, James tries to learn about new technologies and gadgets but he also sneaks a bit of free time to nearby rivers and nature.

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The leaked widgets of One UI 7 you need to see!

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One UI 7 Widgets

Samsung One UI 7 could come with brand-new widgets. Your Galaxy’s next major update is running late. Meanwhile, the company revealed a sneak peek of the upcoming software that would take your experience to a whole new level.

We’ve seen several revelations from the official One UI 7 version. The software is still under development but promises a major revamp. One UI 7 could bring new widgets with a dynamic appearance to your home screen.

One UI 7 could come with a large-sized Samsung Clock and Calendar widget. The widget could take the place of 2×2 apps and have a solid blurred background. You can see the analog clock and calendar widgets below, courtesy of IceUniverse.

The analog clock widget would surely be accompanied by a digital clock variant. The first glance suggests that the One UI 7 widgets could be a replica of what Apple users enjoying for years in iPhones’ iOS versions.

One UI 7 Widgets

Routines could also get a 2×2 size widget, featuring four routines inside. It will also match with the blur transparency of the clock and calendar widgets. The corners align with the quick settings tiles that are going squircle in One UI 7.

New pill shape widgets will also be available in One UI 7. You can see a pill-shaped widget of Weather and Clock as well as Screen time. These widgets are often seen in OxygenOS and ColorOS skins released in the last two years.

Samsung’s current widget offering is pretty useful. The dynamic appearance will help users make their home screen look cleaner than ever. As the development progresses, we will get to know more about the upcoming One UI 7.

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Here’s why Samsung doesn’t support free widget resizing

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Some Samsung Galaxy users have recently raised concerns about the pop-up windows for widgets on their devices. They want to resize the widgets to make them more suitable for one-handed operation, but they are unable to do so.

The main issue is that users want to resize these widgets more freely. Instead of being stuck with fixed sizes, they want to be able to adjust the size by dragging, which would make it much easier to use their devices comfortably.

Currently, most widgets only come in fixed sizes. Users mentioned that smaller widgets often look unattractive with too much empty space around them. This not only makes the screen look messy but also makes it harder to use the device with one hand.

However, a Samsung Community moderator has acknowledged the feedback. He has mentioned that while some apps allow for different widget sizes, most only support a limited selection of fixed sizes. This is due to avoiding widgets being cut off or not showing up properly.

Samsung widget resizing

Unfortunately, the option to freely resize all widgets isn’t available right now. This is made to keep the design clean and well-optimized. However, it can make using a device with one hand more difficult but you will surely get useful information on widgets instead of incomplete ones.

As more users express the need for better one-handed usability, Samsung is listing feedback to working on As more users request improved one-handed usability, Samsung is listening to feedback and working on optimizing widget sizes.

Allowing users to customize these sizes could make devices much easier to use, though it may also lead to some issues. However, Samsung is regularly working to provide a better experience that meets user needs. Users can expect more updates and changes related to widgets in the future.

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Samsung Camera in One UI 7: Bold revamp in Galaxy Camera incoming

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Following the recent SDC24 event, many attendees and tipsters have shared videos showcasing the early build of Samsung’s One UI 7.0 on social media. These videos highlight amazing new features and improvements of One UI 7, especially in the Samsung Camera app.

One UI 7 aims to make the Samsung Camera interface more simple and easy to use. A recent video highlighted the revamped look of the app interface, which features in early builds.

In One UI 7, camera modes like Photos, Videos, Portraits, and more are now placed at the bottom of the screen. This makes it much easier to switch between different modes while taking photos or videos.

Moreover, it brings significant changes to the camera controls. One UI 7 has introduced a single button at the bottom of the camera interface. This replaces the Night Shot option that is currently available in the One UI 6.1.1 software.

Samsung One UI 7 Camera

Users will able to see Camera control options like Settings, Flash, Timer, Aspect Ratio, and Motion Photo at the lower middle of the screen. This change lets users navigate the app more quickly and with less clutter on the screen.

Samsung One UI 7 Camera

Additionally, for those who prefer using their phone with one hand, some options are still available in the top right corner of the camera layout.

Notably, Samsung made these changes to the camera interface in the early build of the next One UI software, aiming to provide a more intuitive and enjoyable camera experience.

Samsung is going to release the One UI 7 Beta at the end of this year for developers and will make the stable version available alongside the Galaxy S25 series in 2025.

One UI 7 dev Beta arriving in late 2024, fans left waiting!

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