Samsung officially presents the first public beta of One UI 5, namely its new Android 13 interface. On the program, a relatively minor update with a few additions, but no revolution.
It’s official, Samsung is rolling out its open beta of One UI 5, its interface based on Android 13, to its Galaxy S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra. The Korean giant announces it in a blog post. We learn that only the United States, Germany and South Korea are currently affected by this first beta.
Remember in passing that France has never been included in the One UI 4 beta program, so it is not guaranteed that we will include it for this new version.
More colors, always more colors
First notable addition: One UI 5 integrates new choices of color palettes inspired by the Monet of Android 12. “Users now have 16 color themes preset based on their wallpaper and 12 additional color options for their home screens, icons, and quick panels, for a look and feel that suits their style. »
Second very significant novelty: widgets of the same size can now be stacked, a bit like what iOS 15 already offers on the iPhone. For lovers of widgets, this is very good news that will prevent your home screen from being as disorganized as a teenager’s bedroom.
Notifications and languages
Samsung also announces new options to block notifications from certain applications without specifying the nature. Recall that Android 13 promises to switch notifications to opt-ina real revolution in which Samsung will certainly want to take part.
The Seoul firm also indicates that it has rearranged its sound management menu, allowing easier access to the volume of ringtones or the intensity of the vibrator.
A novelty of Android 13 is also making its way to One UI 5. This is the possibility of associating a language with an application. Useful for anyone who wants to learn a new language for example.
There are other interesting additions, such as the integration of tips for Pro and Pro video modes to better use their shutter settings, ISO, etc. The bar of “zoomshould also be faster to use one-handed.
A new dashboard in the security tab will also appear. This will point out possible security problems and how to solve them.
On the accessibility side, count on the addition of a “magnifying glass” to help reading, as well as an improvement of “different types of voice assistance“. Again, it will probably be necessary to judge on the spot.
Samsung suggests that other features should appear over the various betas.
One UI 5 could be part of the Galaxy Unpacked program on August 10 where Samsung will announce the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4 as well as the Galaxy Watch 5 or the Galaxy Buds Pro 2.
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