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Samsung One UI 7 Sneak Peek Reveals Cool New Features, DeX App Discontinued For Windows

Highlights

Samsung’s upcoming One UI 7 features revealed.
It includes AI integration with redesigned icons, a smart notification centre and a refreshed lock screen.
One UI 7 also introduces Sketch to Image, Portrait Studio, Live Effects and child safety features for app purchases.
Samsung has announced that the DeX app for Windows will be discontinued with One UI 7.

Details of the upcoming One UI 7 update shared on Samsung’s Spanish website. (Image credit – Android Authority)

Samsung has largely kept the fans and tech community in suspense about the Android 15-based One UI 7, until now. It seems details about the new One UI 7 have finally started surfacing from official sources. Here’s everything we know.

According to leaker Chunvn8888 on X (formerly Twitter), Samsung’s Spanish website has officially revealed some exciting features for the upcoming update. The highlight of One UI 7 is its heavy integration of AI, with Samsung promising that “AI powers every step” and introducing a “sophisticated new look.”

Lmaoooo pic.twitter.com/M2MZupp6nW

— yawn (@chunvn8888) November 29, 2024

As per reports, the key updates include redesigned icons, a smart notification centre and a refreshed lock screen that displays ongoing activities at a glance.

Here’s a closer look at some standout features –

New Icons

Sketch to Image

Already available on recent Galaxy devices, this feature is now expanded in One UI 7. You can transform sketches into images using options like 3D Cartoon, Sketch, and Watercolor. Note that this requires a network connection and Samsung Account login along with results in resized images (up to 12MP) with a visible AI watermark.

Portrait Studio

A new way to enhance portraits, this tool uses AI to create artistic profile photos with themes like Comics, 3D Cartoons and Sketches. Similar to Sketch to Image, this also produces images up to 9MP with a watermark.

Live Effects

This new feature allows users to add depth and perspective to photos giving them a more dynamic feel.

Child Safety Features

New child safety features have been added to Galaxy Store in the upcoming One UI 7. (Image credit – Samsung)

Samsung is also introducing child safety features for app purchases, requiring permission from guardian accounts for children’s accounts.

The One UI 7 page mentions Circle to Search, Live Translate and AI Zoom, all of which already exist in One UI 6.1.1. Similarly, the Energy Score feature, seen in the One UI 6 Watch update, makes an appearance but isn’t exclusive to One UI 7.

Galaxy AI features will be available free of charge on compatible Samsung devices until the end of 2025, with a broader rollout starting in Q4 2024. However, availability depends on the features and supported models.

Galaxy AI features will be available on the following devices in Q4 2024 –

Galaxy S24 Series
Galaxy S23 Series
Galaxy S22 Series
Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6
Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5
Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4
Galaxy Tab S10 Plus and S10 Ultra
Galaxy Tab S9, S9 Plus, and S9 Ultra
Galaxy Tab S8, S8 Plus, and S8 Ultra

Samsung Discontinues DeX App for Windows

The DeX for PC on Windows OS will end support from the One UI 7 version.” (Image credit – Gizmochina)

Meanwhile, Samsung’s UK website also reveals that the DeX app for Windows has now been discontinued.

DeX lets all Samsung Galaxy smartphone owners project their device’s screen onto a PC window. The “Desktop eXperience” feature also allows easy file transfer between the two devices.

However, a recent Gizmochina report revealed that a footnote on Samsung’s DeX page now says “The DeX for PC on Windows OS will end support from the One UI 7 version. We encourage customers to connect mobile phones and PC through the Link to Windows feature.”

Gizmochina report specifies, “It’s worth noting that only the Windows app is being discontinued. DeX itself remains available to connect directly to a monitor, keyboard, and mouse, allowing users to enjoy a desktop-like setup. However, for those accustomed to the Windows app, this change may disrupt familiar workflows.”

While the full details are still under wrap as its official launch still pending, this glimpse offers a lot to look forward to.

FAQs

Q1. What are some new features in Samsung’s One UI 7?

Answer. According to leaker Chunvn8888, the highlight of One UI 7 is its heavy integration of AI, redesigned icons, a smart notification centre, and a refreshed lock screen that displays ongoing activities at a glance.

Q2. What is Samsung doing with the DeX app for Windows in One UI 7?

Answer. Samsung’s UK website reveals that the DeX app for Windows has now been discontinued with One UI 7. The footnote on Samsung’s DeX page states, “The DeX for PC on Windows OS will end support from the One UI 7 version.”

Q3. When will Galaxy AI features be available on compatible Samsung devices?

Answer. Galaxy AI features will be available free of charge on compatible Samsung devices until the end of 2025 with a broader rollout starting in Q4 2024.