Samsung is nearing the completion of its long-awaited Android 15 update, which has taken several months to roll out to Galaxy users. While some devices are still waiting for their upgrade to One UI 7 based on Android 15, it is anticipated that most will receive the update by the end of this month. In exciting news, reports indicate that Samsung plans to begin testing One UI 8, based on Android 16, as early as May. This aligns with prior indications that development on One UI 8 has already commenced.
Notably, Samsung has opted not to release a One UI 7.1 update and will move directly to One UI 8, reflecting the lengthy development cycle of the prior release. Samsung will launch a beta program for One UI 8 sometime this month, allowing eligible users to enroll and participate. Initially, the beta will be available in a limited number of countries, with expectations for a broader rollout in the following month. If the process runs smoother than the One UI 7 rollout, the first Galaxy devices could potentially see the Android 16 update by late August or early September.
Additionally, Samsung is set to unveil its new foldable smartphone lineup, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, in July. These devices are anticipated to ship with One UI 8.0, based on Android 16, making them the first Samsung phones equipped with the new operating system. If Samsung is able to extend One UI 8 to other devices within one or two months after the launch of the foldables, it would signify a significant improvement for the company following the challenges faced with One UI 7. In the tech journalism space, Cosmin, an experienced writer with over a decade in the field, focuses on brands like Samsung and Nokia.
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