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Samsung’s One UI 7 gets more delays as Android 15 takes time to stable
Samsung One UI 7 will be the game changer for the Galaxy devices, as it will ensure that users get several new features and improvements. Due to all these new changes, users eagerly await the update to be available for their devices. Unfortunately, another bad news for them is that Google isn’t expected to be stable on Android 15 in October.
Android 15 delay pushed One UI 7 to October
Earlier, it was expected that Google would release the Android 15 stable update in September. However, according to a new report from Android Authority, the next Android iteration will be available in October. This will directly affect the availability of One UI 7.
For your information, It will be based on Android 15. So, Samsung has to follow the timeline of the Android 15 stable release, and then it will start distributing the August 2024 update for the devices.
However, before going to stability, the company will run the beta program, which is expected to start in the next few days. Additionally, the company is holding the One UI 6.1.1 update, which is also expected to be released before One UI 7.0.
Samsung has already worked on providing its services to make the SmartHome device work interconnectedly. To bring the functionality under single functionality as it has introduced the SmartThings, now the company is joining hands with Ashley Home stores to expand the possibility of smart furniture.
Ashley Home stores is the largest US-based furniture store chain; now, with the latest partnership, Samsung is also preparing to open the duo’s flagship store, Samsung SmartThings Home, at Ashley on October 19 in Brentwood.
The main aim of this store is to provide a new experience of furniture with the integration of smart appliances and devices. Consumers will be able to purchase furniture and Samsung products at the store.
Samsung showcases new features of smartThings
During the press conference, Samsung and Ashley demonstrated how it can work in various spaces like kitchens, home offices, and bedrooms.
In the demonstration, it has revised new ways to use the electronics; for example, people can enjoy viewing art on Samsung’s lifestyle TV, the frame.
Samsung has said that SmartThings is compatible with over 3800 devices from 340 brands, including smart plugs, door locks, and smart bulbs.
Samsung has revealed a lot of new things and also discussed future plans in the SDC 2024. Here the developers have gotten a sneak peek of Samsung’s upcoming ecosystem changes based on three key factors: simple, impactful, and emotive. Along with these, the company will also expand the passkey security edge to smart home devices, which adds one more point of security.
Passkey functionality for smart home devices
Earlier this year, Samsung rolled out the Passkeys functionality to the Galaxy device with the One UI 6.1 update. With this functionality, the company aims to provide more security for web sign-ins without the need to remember complex passwords.
Now, according to the announcement, the company is expected to bring some functionality to smart home-based devices, including smart TVs, Family Hub refrigerators, and other home appliances.
Availability
As the plans are discussed in the recent event platform, it is expected that Samsung will implement them in the coming year. So be ready to be amazed, as these new capabilities will unlock new potential in security.
This year, Samsung introduced many new Galaxy AI features with the Galaxy S24 series devices. All new AI features are focused on improving the overall user experience, which will enhance the devices’ workings and make them powerful.
Samsung is set to end free Galaxy AI services in 2026
With the latest development, Samsung has added more AI features with the One UI 6.1.1, which will improve the overall performance and changes of the devices. However, the facility will not always be free forever, as the company already wrote that it will make some of the Galaxy AI features paid.
However, Samsung hasn’t highlighted it strongly but mentioned it in reference lines, saying, “There may be costs for certain AI-related features by the end of 2025.”
Now with the latest launch of devices, which includes Galaxy S24 FE and Galaxy Tab S10 Series devices, Samsung once again shared the same, which assures that the feature of Galaxy AI will be available for some time for free, then users will have to pay some cost as a premium for further usage.
However, Samsung hasn’t officially categorized which features will be premium and which will be free forever. For some obvious reasons, features based on the Internet may be premium services, while on-device AI is most likely to be free.