Samsung One UI 8 update: Expected to launch with Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7, something new coming up
Enhanced privacy and security features, including quantum-resistant Secure Wi‑Fi, Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection, and smarter Knox Matrix safeguards, elevate device protection. With smarter sharing via Auracast Bluetooth, revamped reminders, and richer multitasking tools, One UI 8 promises a smarter, more seamless experience across Samsung's foldables and smartphones. Stay tuned—this could redefine what your Galaxy can do.
When is the Samsung One UI 8 update coming?
According to Samsung, the forthcoming Samsung Galaxy devices will be introduced alongside the next significant software upgrade, One UI 8, which is based on Android 16. New security features will be incorporated with the next generation of Samsung Galaxy smartphones, the company said in a press statement. This suggests that the phones will make their debut alongside the next generation foldable phones, which will be revealed at the next Galaxy Unpacked event on July 9.
Samsung One UI 8 will be available on these smartphones
The South Korean smartphone company is expected to introduce new devices during the event, including the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and an affordable Galaxy Z Flip FE. According to certain rumors, the company might also unveil the Galaxy G Fold, a tri-fold tablet, as well as its next "Ultra" folding model.
Samsung One UI 8 expected features
According to the company's press statement, the new features will be centered on safeguarding AI-powered services. Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection (KEEP), a new system-level design, is one of the new features. It would limit access to important on-device data, including as user preferences, routines, and AI-generated insights, by setting up distinct secured storage environments for apps.
Additionally, the business is working on its Knox Matrix platform to enhance the detection of cross-device threats. This implies that in order to stop more exposure, a connected Galaxy device will automatically log out of the user's Samsung Account if it notices signs of a breach, such as identity theft or unauthorized system modifications. A new dashboard called "Security status of your devices" will allow users to handle concerns and receive alerts on all of their devices.
Additionally, Samsung is utilizing post-quantum cryptography to enhance its Secure Wi-Fi. Even in situations where encrypted data is gathered now with the goal of decrypting it later with the aid of future quantum computers, it will be helpful in protecting user data. Additionally, it will feature improved Privacy Protection, which anonymizes data flow, Protection Activity, which gives users a comprehensive history of how and when connections were secured, Auto Protect, which activates on public networks like airports and cafés, and more.
There will be security improvements include new Advanced Intelligence Settings to limit AI-powered online data processing, an expanded Auto Blocker to prevent unauthorized installations and limit background command attacks, and Theft Protection features like Identity Check and Security Delay to lower the chance of data theft during a robbery.
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