One UI 7 is for more than just flagships, and Samsung’s update is rolling out to more phones now

by dbadmin | May 27, 2025 | News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy A54, Samsung One UI

Samsung began releasing One UI 7 to phones on April 7 starting with the Galaxy S24, Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 series. The One UI 7 update has just rolled out to the Korean Galaxy A53 5G, European Galaxy A54 5G, and Indian Galaxy M34. Other markets and devices should also...

Now Bar is my favorite One UI 7 feature, but this tiny change would make it even better

by dbadmin | May 27, 2025 | Features, Samsung, Samsung One UI

I’ve really enjoyed using One UI 7, even if it does have a few niggles. It’s always exciting to have a shiny new toy, even if that toy is software. But my fondness for it goes beyond its new car smell. The new Samsung Android skin packs plenty of practical features...

These are the 6 Google apps I always install on a new Samsung phone

by dbadmin | May 27, 2025 | Features, Google Apps, Samsung, Samsung One UI

Apps that come preloaded on your smartphone can be a touchy subject. An app I use every day and I’m glad to see on my phone out of the box could be considered bloatware by someone who doesn’t use it. Naturally, there are numerous Samsung apps on a Samsung phone, but...

One UI 8 beta is coming soon: Who’s getting it, where, and how you can join

by dbadmin | May 27, 2025 | Android 16, News, Samsung, Samsung One UI

Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority Samsung is gearing up to launch the One UI 8 beta, based on Android 16. The update could arrive any day now, with Samsung setting up official One UI 8 beta program pages and banners on its community forums and Members app for...

One UI 8 could help you become a better runner, one level at a time

by dbadmin | May 26, 2025 | News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Watch, Samsung One UI

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority A new leak reveals that Samsung’s upcoming One UI 8 could come with a new “Running Coach” feature. Running Coach will assess a user’s fitness level and present a personalized training plan to help them reach their running goals....

One UI 7 is a customization beast, but it somehow still lacks this 1990s-era feature

by dbadmin | May 25, 2025 | Features, Samsung, Samsung One UI

Samsung’s One UI 7 has brought some much-needed pep to my phone. The new Android 15-based skin packs plenty of customization options, allowing me to craft the mobile environment of my dreams. However, despite the many, many options on tap, there’s one omission that...