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One UI 6.0 Wishlist: Features that we want to see in Samsung’s Android 14 update
One UI 6.0 features will reveal throughout the Beta testing, expected to start in late July, while our wishlist consists of all the features we want Samsung to bring with its Android 14 update this year.
Google started the Android 14 Developer Preview in February and the final release will probably happen in early August. Samsung has neither joined Google in Preview nor became a part of Android 14’s Public Beta testing.
In 2023, Samsung is expected to release the One UI 6 Beta earlier, which will reveal the user interface and features. Since there’s a two-month gap before One UI 6 Beta, we will continue to gather inputs on what could come.
Samsung One UI 6.0 Features Wishlist
Here’s our wishlist of One UI 6.0 features:
Battery Health
Android 14 adds APIs that make it possible to display battery health and charging cycles. With the official Android 14 rollout, Google could introduce native battery health feature, which we want in One UI 6.0.
Ultra HDR
At I/O, Google unveiled Ultra HDR support for Image, which arriving in Android 14. This new feature will deliver more realistic stills, courtesy of a greater range of brightness, colors, and contrast.
Drag and Drop
As Google is testing drag and drop feature on Android 14, we want Samsung One UI 6 software should not to miss it for Galaxy devices. As you can see in the videos embedded here, Android 14 allows transferring text and media content such as photos between apps with drag and drop.
Seamless Updates [A/B Partition]
It has been a long time since Galaxy consumers are demanding the seamless updates feature. Google Pixel phones adopted this tech years ago, which radically reduces the shutdown time while installing firmware updates. Hopefully, Galaxy devices will get support for seamless updates or the S24 series.
Redesigned user interface elements
The original One UI version was first launched in 2019 and the company introduced a total of five generations excluding point versions. Eye-catching user interface plays a key role in user experience but Samsung seems to be only focussing on refinements, which should change with One UI 6.
Pixel Dynamic Colors
Themed Icons and even the Color Palette feature don’t look appropriate on Galaxy devices. Samsung needs to make significant changes in this aspect as most of the users are not satisfied with One UI’s Material You version. Pay attention, Pixel comes with way better Material You integration than the Galaxy.
Refined animations and visual effects
The Korean tech giant brought new visual effects and improved animations with the One UI 5.0. But when compared to Apple iOS, it appears Samsung is far behind in optimization. Flagship phones undoubtedly offer great animations but Apple manages to offer the same experience on all models.
One UI Boot animation
Samsung is the world’s biggest smartphone vendor and the biggest spreader of Android operating system. With the One UI 5.1, it has added One UI animation which appears at the time of app optimization. However, Samsung One UI 6.0 should bring One UI’s native boot animation to Galaxy devices.
Tabular icons and large folder
MIUI 14 introduces tabular icons and large folder features (via RPRNA) as part of renovating the home screen experience. Large folders became part of almost every Android skin developed by China-based vendors, however, the tabular icons are a step ahead. Samsung should consider bringing such kind of home screen tweaks.
Multi user profiles
Multi-user profiles feature was sadly ditched from the One UI 5.0 due to unknown reasons. We hoped One UI 5.1 could bring back the function but it didn’t happen. There’s no input on why the company is not bringing this useful feature to Galaxy devices, and we hope it will come back with One UI 6.0
Native app lock
Norton app lock has over 5 million installations on Google Play Store and most of the users are from Samsung and Google. Chinese ROMs such as MIUI bring a native app lock feature in order to allow users to give another protection shield on certain apps to share the phone with others hassle-free.
Leaving Google aside, One UI 6.0 should include the native app lock feature so users won’t have to get any third-party applications from app markets. Secure folder works pretty well, but an app lock’s usability is far away from this limited function.
Passkeys for native apps
Dashlane confirmed that its native app will get passkeys support following the final release of Android 14. Since the One UI 6.0 will be based on Android 14, we hope, Samsung won’t leave this feature behind or keep limited to flagship devices or certain models.
Emoji wallpaper generator
Android 14 DP2 brings an excellent new feature, allowing Pixel users to create wallpaper based on emojis. There’s a new emoji lab added in the native wallpaper section, where user can pick up their preferred emojis and combine them in an image background to create wallpaper. One UI 6.0 should bring this feature to Samsung phones.
Super low battery alert
Android 14 adds a new battery low alert which prompts users when the phone has just 2% battery left. One UI 6.0 should also bring this feature so users can stop using the phone and get a few minutes to plug in the charger.
Video Remaster
One UI 5.1 expands the usability of One UI’s Remaster feature with support for GIF files. We now want Samsung to bring support for Video Remaster with the Android 14-based One UI 6.0 firmware.
Improved Nightography
Google is working on the development of an improved Night Sight feature for the Pixel 8 Pro smartphone, with multi-camera sensors support. As rivals are now focussing on nighttime photography, Samsung One UI 6.0 should bring improvements to its epic Nightography feature.
Enhanced Auto Brightness
Google is reportedly testing a new Android feature, which might auto-adjust screen brightness even if the device is locked. The release of this feature is expected with Android 14, and we believe Samsung One UI 6.0 may bring it to Galaxy users.
Separate lock screen live wallpaper
As Google begins to prepare, Samsung One UI 6.0 could finally allow users to set separate live wallpaper on the home screen and lock screen.
Features acknowledged by Samsung developer for consideration:
1. Samsung Phone App
It would be beneficial to have a conference or party button, which enables the use of a microphone and speaker while the Bluetooth device is connected and in use. Dual input and output during calls to include other individuals in a conversation.
This provides the ability to include other people in the conversation you are on without waiting for the Bluetooth to disconnect, or if you need to confer for a moment without including others, for it to reconnect and then disconnect again.
2. Document “Read Text Aloud”
A Samsung user wants the company to bring Adobe Acrobat document reader-like function with the One UI 6.0 so it will read docs like PDF files aloud.
3. Samsung Notes
It would be great to have a way to automatically sort folders in alphabetical order. Notably, a similar feature is already available in the Notes app that can be accessed from the right side through the Up or Down arrow, followed by the Filter option.
4. Samsung Messages
Some third-party apps allow you to stop or cancel messages before sending them to the second party, however, it’s a great idea to be applied in One UI 6.
5. S Pen
With the One UI 6.0, Samsung should add drag and drop hovering for content, using the S Pen’s pointer. When the button is pressed for a certain time over text to activate the drag and drop feature.
6. Samsung Health
A Galaxy user suggested bringing a barcode scanning feature in the Samsung Health app to scan food and nutrition stuff.
7. Modes and Routines
One UI 5 update brings fruitful upgrades to the iconic Modes and Routines functions, while users want the ability to reorder or sort the list of modes with the next One UI version.
We will continue to add more features to our wishlist. If you have your own expectations with One UI 6, feel free to share them with us through the details given below.
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It’s Unpacked Day, and Samsung is set to unveil One UI 8, new foldables, and smartwatches. Google, on the flip side, will also reveal some exciting upgrades for the Android ecosystem, Gemini, and XR segment, along with Samsung Unpacked.
Here’s what we can expect:
Fold-optimized Android features
Samsung and Google work closely together to tailor Android for Galaxy phones. At the time of the One UI 8 reveal, Samsung mentioned that its software team closely collaborated with Google to fast-track the Android 16 optimization.
The Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, and Flip7 FE introduce an innovative foldable form factor. The cover screen and main screen have quite different sizes, and perfectly rendering apps and functions is the key to mastering the foldable experience.
Samsung’s Android 16-based One UI 8 is confirmed to bring customizable wallpaper, interactive weather, and gallery widgets. We expect an even more detailed reveal by Google that would reach the entire Android ecosystem.
Wear OS 6
Google’s latest wearable operating system, the Wear OS 6, will launch with Samsung’s new watches. The Galaxy Watch 8, Classic, and Watch Ultra 2025 will come pre-loaded with this new OS, even before the next Pixel Watch.
Gemini for Wear OS
Google CEO Sundar Pichai previously confirmed that Gemini for Wear OS is coming later this year. Well, Google won’t have a better opportunity than Samsung’s Unpacked to drop the Gemini upgrade on Wear OS with the 6th iteration.
Gemini will replace Google Assistant when it is released.
Enhanced app ecosystem
Following the Expressive design reveal, many Google apps have been adopting the new appearance. At the Unpacked event, Google may also introduce enhanced apps with a new design and features for Android users around the world.
More on Android XR
Samsung is highly likely to drop available test units of its XR Headset on the Unpacked sidelines. The XR Headset runs the Android XR platform, crafted by Google, and is expected to be more detailed at Wednesday’s Unpacked event.
Here’s how you can watch the Unpacked online:
How to watch Samsung Unpacked July 2025 event livestream – Big announcements to expect
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch Ultra 2025’s boldest feature has been leaked. The company launches today its most advanced smartwatches, which officially marks the brand’s entry into the anti-aging game.
The official Galaxy Watch 8, Watch 8 Classic, and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025 reveal is just hours away, but leaked Samsung images have just confirmed their boldest feature that saves users from premature aging.
Antioxidant Index
Samsung’s 2025 smartwatches let you track your antioxidant index. Users can take care of their health and prevent premature aging. It’s a pretty useful upgrade that goes beyond fitness tracking, the common task of wearables.
How it works
Tracking your antioxidant index is pretty simple. You need to hold off the watch from your wrist, and place your finger don’t he sensor. Proceed as per the software directs, and the system will measure your antioxidant index.
Once done, you can access the stats on your Galaxy Watch. It will include the ratio of fruits and vegetables in your diet. By analyzing the index regularly, you can fix your diet and ultimately prevent premature aging.
The higher the index, the better your nutritional intake.
Source – Roland Quandt / BlueSky
Samsung’s Antioxidant Index feature will be available on Watch 8, Watch 8 Classic, and Ultra 2025. These models will run Wear OS 6-based One UI 8 Watch operating system, bringing enhanced health tracking and a refreshed UI.
The new One UI 8 Watch brings enhanced health and fitness features to Watch 7 and Watch Ultra. The software is available in the Beta Program, and if we talk about the antioxidant index, it is likely reserved for the newer Watch models.
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Big leak fully unpacked One UI 8, Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, Flip7 FE, Watch8, Watch8 Classic and Watch Ultra 2025
Another massive leak has just unpacked Samsung’s entire 2025 foldable and wearable lineup, including the Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, Flip7 FE, Watch8, Watch8 Classic, and Watch Ultra 2025, as well as a glimpse of One UI 8 software.
Samsung leaker Roland Quandt has now leaked another set of official images of the Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, Flip7 FE, Watch8, Watch8 Classic, and Watch Ultra 2025. Samsung is set to unveil these products at the Unpacked event tomorrow.
Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7
We’re familiar with the specs and key features of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 foldable phones. The new leaked images have now confirmed that the inner selfie camera features a 10-megapixel lens on the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Samsung’s Exynos 2500 brings 9% faster CPU, 23% improved GPU, and 22% better NPU to the Galaxy Z Flip 7. The device is also getting a 4.1-inch full-view cover screen, which also supports the Now Bar and Now Brief.
Source – Roland Quandt / BlueSky
Check in high resolution – Fold 7 (1), Fold 7 (2) and Flip 7 (1), Flip 7 (2)
Galaxy Z Flip7 FE
The Galaxy Z Flip7 FE is bringing most of the flagship-grade features and the innovative foldable design. It will have an Exynos 2400 chip, a 50MP main camera, a 10MP selfie camera, a 4000mAh battery, and a folder-icon shaped cover screen.
Source – Roland Quandt / BlueSky
Check in high resolution – Flip 7 FE (1), Flip 7 FE (2)
Galaxy Watch 8
Samsung’s standard Galaxy Watch 8 looks way better than what we’ve seen in leaked renders. The official images give us the closest and cleanest look at this upcoming smartwatch, which is not just premium but looks totally overhauled.
Source – Roland Quandt / BlueSky
Check more images in high resolution – Watch 8 (1), Watch 8 (2)
Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
The Watch 8 series is bringing a Classic model with a physical rotating bezel. The Watch 8 Classic features both an Ultra-like squircle design and a physical rotating bezel. For full details, read: Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic: Your complete guide
Source – Roland Quandt / BlueSky
Check more leaked images – Watch 8 Classic (1), Watch 8 Classic (2)
Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025
The OG Watch Ultra is getting a 2025 refresh with brand-new colors. The specs and design profile remain the same, but the company is debuting cool new colors. Check the remaining leaked images here – Watch Ultra 2025
Source – Roland Quandt / BlueSky
One UI 8 and One UI 8 Watch
The hardware promo leak also has some parts of One UI 8 and One UI 8 Watch. The new software iterations are impressively optimized for new form factors, customizable wallpaper, and interactive weather and gallery widgets.
One UI 8 Watch introduces a new multi-info tile design. It also deploys the iconic Now Bar, unlocking real-time alerts right on your wrist. These upgrades will let you stay updated at a glance with streamlined notifications and easier access to apps.
From July 9 to August 9, Samsung’s Galaxy Experience Space at 500 Broadway will showcase One UI 8 and Galaxy AI features. These interactive setups let visitors explore how Samsung’s newest devices fit into daily life.
The Galaxy Experience Space is designed to feel vibrant and welcoming. You can dive into communities of photographers, skateboarders, and runners. It’s a place where technology meets culture, showing off Galaxy AI’s latest tools.
At Galaxy Experience Space, daily workshops run from 12 PM to 5 PM, with six sessions showing how One UI 8 and Galaxy AI work. Local events tie into gaming, running, photography, and skateboarding, with a running club event kicking off on July 10.
Visitors might even score Galaxy devices or other giveaways. It’s free, open to all, and packed with hands-on fun. Beyond Broadway, Galaxy Hangouts pop up at iconic NYC spots.
Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event streams live on July 9 at 10 a.m. ET. Also, ensure checking out Reserve offers, including a $50 Samsung Credit toward new Galaxy devices. Want to see One UI 8 and Galaxy AI in action?
Galaxy Hangouts pop-up locations include:
- Flat Iron Plaza (July 9-12 & July 23-25)
- Union Square Plaza (July 9-August 2)
- Chelsea Plaza (July 9-12)
- Astor Place (July 9-12)
- Gansevoort Plaza (July 16-19)
- Hudson Yards (July 30-August 2)
From July 9 to August 2, you can find them at Flat Iron Plaza, Union Square Plaza, Chelsea Plaza, Astor Place, Gansevoort Plaza, and Hudson Yards. These setups highlight Galaxy AI and powerful camera tools.
Source – Samsung
Samsung’s new foldable phones will debut One UI 8, built on Android 16. The new software is currently available in Beta, but the company has plenty to showcase at its Unpacked event in New York City tomorrow.
Galaxy AI is getting fruitful upgrades over the previous iteration. Now Bar and Now Brief seeing additional love with enhanced functionality. Galaxy Experience Spaces is a great opportunity to get your hands on the new software and AI.
Samsung recently shared its software update plan for July 2025. In this new plan, three Galaxy devices have been removed from the list in July 2025. This means they will no longer receive any software updates from Samsung. The devices are the Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Galaxy F52 5G, and Galaxy A22 5G.
These three devices were released in 2021. They have now completed their update cycle. Before being removed, they were getting updates twice a year.
Over the past four years, the Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Galaxy F52 5G, and Galaxy A22 5G devices received major Android updates and security updates as promised by Samsung. Now, their software support has officially ended.
However, there’s no need to worry too much. These devices will still get Google Play system updates. These updates help fix important issues and keep your phone secure. You’ll still be able to use apps like banking apps without any problem. The only thing is, you won’t get the latest Android features anymore.
If you want to enjoy the latest features, security updates, and performance improvements, you can switch to a newer device. Samsung has newer models like the Galaxy A56, Galaxy F56 5G, and the Galaxy Tab S10 series, which will continue to get regular updates and offer the latest features.
Still, if your current device is working well and you’re happy with it, there’s no need to upgrade. These phones and tablets will continue to work normally for daily use, such as calling, texting, browsing, and using apps.
While these three Samsung Galaxy devices have ended update support in July 2025, they are still safe and useful for regular daily use.
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