Samsung One UI 7 Beta Rolls Out to More Galaxy Devices
The beta program will be available for Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 in India, Korea, the U.K. and the U.S. starting from March 6, rolling out to more devices within the month including Galaxy S23 series, Tab S10 series and A55. Users can apply to join the beta program via Samsung Members. Official update of One UI 7 will be available within April.
Integrating leading AI agents with multimodal capabilities into every touch point of the interface, One UI 7 marks a significant leap forward in creating a new kind of mobile experience where every interaction feels more intuitive than ever before.
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