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Official One UI 7 Design, Features Explored: Round UI Shines All Around
Samsung showcased One UI 7 running on a Galaxy S24 Ultra at SDC24. The upcoming One UI 7 software features three core design elements: Simple, Impactful, and Emotive. These changes usher in a brand new interface for Galaxy devices, let’s explore.
Quick Settings:
One UI 7 debuts a brand new interface for your Galaxy’s Quick Settings.
It expands to a full page with a single swipe, with additional toggles that can be accessed through another swipe. In a major shift, the UI elements turned rounded in pill shape from the conventional squircle design.
Notification Panel:
Samsung has separated the Notification Panel from Quick Settings in One UI 7.
The new software will bring a separate Quick Settings and Notification Panel page. This section also displays notifications in large rounded pills matching the Quick Settings components. You can also see the brand new battery level pill at the top.
The down arrow will let you expand notification content along with in-app settings. At the bottom, you will have two options: Settings and Clear to access notification settings and clear all the notifications with a single tap.
Apps Screen:
Samsung worked much on improving accessibility on Galaxy devices.
The Apps Screen (AKA App Drawer) has re-placed the search bar from top to bottom. The hamburger button is also accompanied by the search bar so you can easily access the functionality to search for apps and services.
Icons:
App icons play a major role across the mobile operating system and One UI 7 has a major revamp.
Samsung’s next big update will redesign many One UI app icons. Whether it’s the icon of Camera, Contacts, Gallery, Internet, Phone, Settings, or Galaxy Store, all are getting redesigned in Android 15-based One UI 7 firmware.
Finder (Apps Screen):
Samsung is making the Finder function of Apps Screen more dynamic with One UI 7.
Triggering the Finder feature within the Apps Screen will expand the Keyboard by default. A dynamic pill will also be displayed to let you add Finder to the Quick Panel. You can also choose which apps to appear and prevent in Finder.
Recents:
Your Galaxy’s Android 15 update will have a cool new design for the Recent apps panel.
Good Lock allows the Recents section to be altered to look like iOS. You won’t need to manually modify the Recents screen in One UI 7. The software will bring a stack layout integrated with cool transitions to look eye-catching all the way.
Animation Smoothness:
Don’t judge One UI 7 animations through the SDC model videos. Samsung confirmed One UI 7 Beta will arrive later this year and Stable next year. There’s a lot of work left which should also include the smoothness of animation.
Looking forward.
Via – SamMobile
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This S25 Ultra wannabe is not even Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is expected to bring a fresh design language but a cheap wannabe has just appeared that is trying hard not to even look like the Galaxy S24 Ultra. This device is the new Itel S25 Ultra, which was unveiled recently in a few Asian markets.
First glance
The promo material for this device shows off a lot. The display has a curved edge on the left and right sides with a single punch hole. This arrangement is simple and we’ve seen this in other Chinese devices.
However, the back panel is more controversial, showing similarities with Galaxy S24 Ultra including the rear lenses and arrangement. On the other hand, the panel also has two-tone colors.
The image below could well describe these thoughts, as they surfaced randomly on my X feed. The content was simple but the image was very familiar and there was no brand name either. It only contained the top front view and not the rear where the “Itel” brand logo is located.
For a few seconds, the image looked very appealing but this mirage ended in the following moment when the sight shifted to other things mentioned in the same visual. It revealed all of the details of this Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra copy and poor editing.
Why it’s so resembling?
Itel is a Chinese smartphone company founded by Transsion Holdings Co Limited in March 2008. This parent company is known for its several smartphone arms including Techno. It targets emerging consumer markets in Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe, and Latin America.
If you open the Itel mobile website, the listed smartphones carry names similar to Samsung including the recent addition of S24, S23+, and S23.
Besides, it is also targeting the A series, which is another top-selling Samsung smartphone segment. It has mixed both the design and the name of different brands to divert people from a popular device.
Consumers in these markets can easily be targeted with devices that resemble the aesthetics of top sellers. For example, the Itel S25 Ultra looks like the S24 Ultra but it’s all about resembling the original device.
There’s nothing ‘Ultra’ about this phone
It equips a 6.78-inch screen with FHD+ resolution, 267ppi, and 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by a 12nm processed UNISOC T620 chipset, made in China.
This Itel device brings two rear cameras – a 50MP main and a 2MP macro alongside an infrared sensor and RGB light. The front side has a 32MP camera. All of these lenses inside appear very poor in quality.
The battery is 5000mAh and it’s shipping with an 18W fast charger. Also, it’s a 4G device.
Conclusion
Chinese brands are notorious for their ultra inspiration from iPhone and Samsung Galaxy and this S25 Ultra wannabe is no exception to this strategy.
So if you are waiting for a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, then don’t let such devices deceive you until the real one comes out.
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Samsung W25 vs W24: Design, Display, Camera Comparison
This week, Samsung unveiled the W25 foldable smartphone, which resembles the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition with China-exclusive optimizations. Now, we have some specifications and photographs to give you a brief comparison between Samsung W25 and W24 devices.
Design
This is a key attraction for Samsung W series devices, which inherit an exclusive gold and black mix. The frame has a new gem-like frame texture and the rear carries a ceramic panel.
The rear side has the “Heart of the World” logo and a thin metal matte texture hinge cover. On the other hand, the W24 carries a plain design.
Other parameters show major differences in dimensions and weight. The W25 weighs 255 grams and W24 weighs 270 grams.
- W24 measures 13.4mm when folded and 6.1mm when unfolded.
- W25 measures 10.6mm when folded and 4.9mm when unfolded.
Display
The W24 comes with a 7.6-inch internal foldable screen and a 6.2-inch cover display. The W25 has larger screens.
Its foldable internal display measures 8 inches with an improved crease and its cover screen is 6.5 inches. The difference in size is clear in the new model.
The W25 has received new improvements with other specs including a 21:9 wide cover screen ratio, both displays offer 2600 nits peak brightness, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, and low-power screen, as well as second-generation dynamic AMOLED.
Camera
The W25 now has an upgraded picture quality with a 200MP ultra high definition main camera and dual OIS optical image stabilization. The new camera allows users to take high-quality pictures and 4K 60fps videography.
Meanwhile, the W24 carries a 50MP main camera for photography and videography. However, the front camera remains at 10mp on both models.
Performance
The new Samsung W25 comes with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset for fast multi-tasking, gaming performance, and AI capability for Galaxy AI. The W24 carries a second-generation Snapdragon 8 mobile platform.
Samsung W25 Price
This new foldable device is priced at 15,990 yuan ($2,227) for the 512GB storage and 16GB RAM variant. On the other hand, the 1TB/16GB memory version is priced at 17,999 yuan ($2,507).
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Rumor: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE in pipeline with S24’s Exynos chip
Samsung denied Galaxy Z Flip FE plans but it reportedly exists with Exynos chip. The company could launch an affordable foldable phone next year. It could be powered by the Exynos 2400 chipset that debuted with the S24 series.
According to Jukanlosreve, Samsung could launch the Galaxy Z Flip FE with an Exynos 2400 chip. The good news is that despite entering the affordable price segment, the phone reportedly boasts a flagship processor that powers the Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus.
Earlier, the company denied any plans to bring foldable phones to the affordable (Fan Edition) segment. Instead, Samsung hinted at bringing new form factor and even more advanced foldable smartphones in the future.
An affordable Flip handset has been in rumors for months. As we approach 2025, more inputs have started to surface online. With a price-friendly foldable, Samsung will try to reach out to an even broader audience internationally.
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Galaxy Z Flip 6 has minimal changes as compared to its predecessor. The design is nearly the same, with key improvements made to the camera and performance. We could see some visible changes in the next Flip-style smartphone.
Exynos 2500 could not be commercialized with the Galaxy S25 series in early 2025. Meanwhile, Samsung is reportedly planning to use it in the Galaxy Z Flip 7. Currently, the company has not reached the threshold to kick off mass production.
Exynos 2400 is a decent processor Samsung crafted in years. It’s manufactured using Samsung Foundry’s 4nm process technology. The Exynos 2500 is a 3nm chipset, which could be produced in the second half of the next year.