Samsung will bring its AI-driven One UI 7 interface to Galaxy phones and tablets next month. The company announced Tuesday that the new mobile software for Android will be available starting April 7 on various devices — beginning with the Galaxy S24 series, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 — then will expand to more phones and tablets over time.
One UI 7 introduces a new design and interface built specifically for AI, promising more personalization and control for users.
The move comes as tech companies work to integrate more AI tools into mobile devices by aiming to turn them into smarter personal assistants that help users complete everyday tasks.
One UI 7 features redesigned widgets and a lock screen with a “Now Bar” that provides real-time updates. On the AI side, a tool called AI Select helps users make recommendations by understanding context and offering smart suggestions. For example, if you’re watching a video, you can tap the “AI Select” icon and turn part of the video into a GIF.
A feature called Writing Assist allows users to draft or summarize text, while Drawing Assist transforms text prompts and sketches into visuals. Audio Eraser isolates different types of sounds by removing unwanted noise from videos.
Google’s AI model Gemini can also be activated by long-pressing the side button on a mobile device, allowing users to ask for specific information — such as detailing the kind of restaurant they want to go to — and receive real-time recommendations.
Convenience and context
Ramon Llamas, an analyst with market research firm IDC, said the new UI 7 highlights convenience, by eliminating numerous steps to complete certain tasks, and also adds more context.
“UI 7 saves time, effort, steps and ultimately gets the users to where they want to be: done,” Llamas said. “AI also has to understand context and user history in order to offer useful suggestions. That’s going to take some time.
“It’s one thing to understand language with LLMs, but can it understand tone and intention the way that I want it?” he said. “Let’s see what happens.”
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