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One UI 6 could be a game-changer for Samsung, if…
Samsung One UI is full of elegance, which delivers the best possible user experience. The company nailed it with its Android 13-based One UI 5 (.0/.1) rollout to Galaxy devices, but I wish, Samsung to make us (Galaxy fans) WoW with the user interface of One UI 6.
Software’s UI is the way you interact with your smartphone’s different applications and functions. It is like a combination of various elements such as app icons, menus, headers, buttons, fonts, and visual elements, including a notifications/quick settings panel and a volume slider.
That said, the UI lets you navigate the features of your Galaxy device and operate tasks; making calls, sending text messages, capturing photos, recording videos, or chatting on social media. If the software’s UI is easy to use it eventually helps you get things done quickly.
When it comes to Android skins, Samsung One UI is ouquestionably a game-changer!
For me, it’s quite easy to use and navigate across the One UI, which is tremendously beneficial for those who aren’t tech-savvy. The icons and menus are big and bold which makes it simple to find, along with the design elegance, which is just WoW.
Additionally, features like Edge Panel, Quick Share, eye comfort shield, and dark mode are completely awesome. All these aspects make me a big fan of Samsung’s One UI and I would definitely suggest it to anyone looking for a smoother and more intuitive UX.
Samsung’s Android skin is known for its consistent and gradual changes instead of major user interface changes every year. This way, the company focuses on improving the current features and optimizing the user experience instead of introducing cosmetic changes with each generation.
We know, the Korean tech giant hears user feedback and studies comments to fine-tune the One UI. Ultimately, the OEM maintains consistency in the user interface of One UI, which can be reassuring for users who are not in favor of a renovated interface every year.
This strategy also allows Samsung to prioritize the stability and performance of the Android operating system, which is crucial for delivering a smooth and seamless user experience. By refining the existing features and fixing bugs, Samsung can ensure that One UI is reliable and efficient.
But, it shouldn’t be followed every year…
One UI 5.1 has been praised for its user-friendly interface and intuitive design, but there is always room for improvement. One area where Samsung could focus its attention is on updating the app icons, notification panel, and quick settings with cosmetic changes.
As app icons with a more modern, minimalist design tend to be more popular among users. Samsung could consider updating the icons in One UI 6, making them simpler and more streamlined for users to quickly identify the apps they need along with further optimizing with Material You.
Also, a renovated notification panel should help users more easily manage their notifications and stay organized. A cleaner, more intuitive design with improved features would help users better understand and respond to their notifications, which will surely lead to a more positive experience.
Cosmetic changes to the quick settings panel could also make a big difference in the UX. By simplifying the design, Samsung should make it easier for users to find and adjust settings on the fly, such as turning on Wi-Fi, toggling the mobile data, or adjusting the brightness.
Since the user interface is the smartphone’s highly used part, it undoubtedly makes a significant impact on the user experience. I just wish, Samsung to make the One UI 6 even more user-friendly and appealing by improving the design and functionality of these key areas.
Samsung’s latest foldable phones come with Google Messages by default. The company has now revealed the reason behind this move on Galaxy devices. Samsung says Google Messages replaced Messages to foster RCS adoption.
According to AndroidAuthority, a source explained Samsung’s decision to switch to Google Messages as the default messaging app. The recently released Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 come with Google Messages with RCS enabled by default.
Looks like promoting Google Messages on Galaxy devices will boost RCS adoption. Samsung Messages isn’t already installed on newer phones. However, one’s stopping you from getting it on your Galaxy from the Galaxy Store.
While many apps support the RCS feature, Google Messages offer the best user experience. Making it a default messaging app is an effort to boost the adoption of RCS tech. Apple is also preparing to bring RCS chat functionality to iMessage for iPhones.
What Samsung source said:
- Even if messaging apps follow the RCS standard, the availability may be limited depending on which app the other party uses. That’s why we decided to make Google Messages the common messaging platform, allowing Galaxy users to communicate more freely. This also enables a messaging app to respond to changes of the RCS standard more quickly and efficiently.
Previously, Samsung devices launched in the US came with two messaging apps. This time, the company has removed the Samsung Messages. During the first setup, users are notified that Google Messages is the default messaging application.
Samsung SmartThings gained the international standard ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification. The company has officially announced this major development in its global connected living platform.
SmartThings received ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for information security management systems. Certification reiterates that the SmartThings Cloud operates per international standards.
To be certified, a company has to meet the standard across a total of 123 detailed items, including policies for information security, access control for information assets, and incident response.
SmartThings receiving the ISO 27001 certification is the result of our sustained focus on the protection of information in a hyper-connected world with exponentially increasing intelligence.
Seungbum Choi, Executive Vice President and Head of Device Platform Center at Samsung Electronics said “this is just another step in our drive to fortify the platform’s security. We will continue to find new ways to ensure that SmartThings’ personalized services are provided even more safely.”
BSI Prez says that they have recognized that the operation capability and security level of Samsung SmartThings is excellent. It will further boost trust in the SmartThings platform and strengthen business competitiveness.
ISO 27001 is the leading global standard for ISMSs and was established by the International Organization for Standardization. It provides companies with guidance to manage the risks to information assets systematically and achieve information protection goals.
Samsung Health app integrated the Dr.diary (Doctor Diary) glycated hemoglobin feature. The blood sugar management platform announced the launch of its glycated hemoglobin estimation functionality on Samsung’s Health application.
According to ETNews, Dr.diary announced the integration of a glycated hemoglobin level feature in Samsung Health. Galaxy users will now be able to check the estimated glycated hemoglobin level provided by Doctor Diary.
To activate the feature, Health app users will have to permit certain conditions of data in the Blood Sugar service. It is worth noting that glycated hemoglobin is a key figure for diabetes diagnosis, which users will find worth using in the Health app.
Established in 2017, Dr.diary is a blood sugar management platform. It analyzes and predicts the changes in glycated hemoglobin using its own algorithm. Earlier this year, the firm secured a patent for “glycated hemoglobin estimation based on blood sugar data table.”
Song Je-yoon, CEO of Doctor Diary, said, “With our predicted glycated hemoglobin level prediction algorithm being installed in Samsung Health, more people will be able to recognize their glycated hemoglobin level and manage their health more efficiently.”
Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is a standardized numerical value of the percentage of hemoglobin, such as hemoglobin, which has been glycated by glucose. Glycated hemoglobin reflects the average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months.
Samsung Health (with Wear OS Galaxy Watch) users can conveniently check their estimated glycated hemoglobin level within the app and use this information to manage their blood sugar levels through diet and exercise.