Samsung Overhauls One UI Release: Foldables to Debut Major Android, Galaxy S Series to Get Feature-Rich .5 Updates
Samsung Overhauls One UI Release: Foldables to Debut Major Android, Galaxy S Series to Get Feature-Rich .5 Updates
Samsung has officially implemented a significant shift in its One UI software release strategy, with the new approach seeing its Galaxy Z series foldables taking the lead on major Android and One UI version debuts.
Following the One UI 7 delay and a direct jump to One UI 8, the company has confirmed that devices like the recently launched Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7 are the first to ship with a major new Android version, specifically Android 16 and One UI 8.0. This marks a departure from the previous pattern where major One UI versions typically launched with the early-year Galaxy S series.
Going forward, Samsung’s foldable phones will introduce the newest iterations of Android and One UI in the middle of the year, aligning closely with Google’s major Android releases. While the Galaxy S series phones will launch with a minor One UI version, they are slated to receive a wealth of new features and design changes through the One UI x.5 software updates approximately six months later. This ensures Galaxy S series devices continue to receive substantial software enhancements, maintaining their competitive edge.
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