Samsung will introduce the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 with One UI 8 pre-installed
By ForGeeks Samsung has confirmed that the new Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 foldable smartphones will go on sale this summer with a pre-installed stable version of the One UI 8 shell based on Android 16. The company announced the launch of the One UI 8 beta testing program and revealed details about the next generation of foldable devices, outlining release dates and key features of the software.
Samsung said that the new One UI 8 shell will be available this summer with a stable version of the One UI 8 shell pre-installed.
One UI 8 will be pre-installed on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7
In an official announcement, Samsung said that the “latest foldable devices” will go on sale in the summer, tentatively in early July, which is confirmed by previous leaks. The Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 and possibly an affordable version of the Z Flip 7 FE will be the company’s first smartphones to get a stable version of One UI 8 out of the box. This is an important change in Samsung’s strategy, as previously new versions of the shell were launched alongside the Galaxy S series.
An important change in Samsung’s strategy is that the new versions of the shell will launch alongside the Galaxy S series.
What’s new in One UI 8
Samsung calls One UI 8 a major update focused on improving the user experience. Among the key features: a refreshed UI design, improved performance and new AI features to help automate everyday tasks and make using the device more personalized. The company notes that working closely with Google will ensure that the software is optimized for foldable form factors, which is especially important for Galaxy users.
So far, the company is working closely with Google to ensure that the software is optimized for foldable form factors, which is especially important for Galaxy users.
The One UI 8 beta is already available to Galaxy S25 owners in South Korea, Germany, the UK and the US. Other devices and regions will connect at a later date. That said, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 will be the first to get a stable release of One UI 8 right out of the box. Samsung emphasizes that the new shell will improve multitasking, notifications and everyday functions, making the interface more intuitive and user-friendly.
Release date and company plans
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 are expected to be officially unveiled in July. The release of the devices with One UI 8 pre-installed will be an important step in Samsung’s renewed strategy to launch new versions of Android and its own shell.
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