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Samsung One UI 7.0 Beta Will Be Shorter and Less Buggy
Samsung is busy working on the various builds of One UI 7.0 Alpha. In one interesting update shared by a well-known Samsung leaker, this year’s One UI 7.0 Beta program is set for just 8 to 9 Betas, which relatively makes the Beta program almost similar to using Stable firmware.
According to SamsonSirJi, Samsung will be working to fix most of the bugs before One UI 7.0 reaches the Beta stage. This high-effort task has made the company postpone the One UI 7.0 Beta program.
For example, early in August of last year was when Samsung released the One UI 6 Beta for the Galaxy S23 series. This year, with September really close, not even rumors of the Beta program have surfaced. This kind of delay may ensure that Galaxy users get a more elaborated, less buggy Beta experience.
The One UI team is currently working on the testing of the Alpha build. They will continue to find and fix all the minor problems as well as bigger ones which could affect the user’s experience. Once the Beta version is out, works will continue on further improvements.
It looks like Samsung may have learned from its past; it’s what users experienced last year in their beta phase with overheating, battery drain, animation issues, and much more. Being considered well about it, this seems quite unlike Samsung to have problems this time around.
The Android ecosystem also saw Google’s strategy change. The company advanced its usual October hardware event to August. The latest Pixel 9 phones come with Android 14 pre-installed, though they would have had Android 15 if the event were in October.
Android 15 Beta Testing is almost done. While the leaker didn’t mention any specific date, one can sure believe that the One UI 7.0 Beta will soon be available just before Google rolls out the Stable Android 15 update for its Pixel devices.
Samsung is getting ready to reveal its latest devices at the Galaxy Unpacked event on July 9 in Brooklyn, New York. Along with the Galaxy Z Flip7 and Fold7, the company will also launch the new Galaxy Watch8 series, which includes the Galaxy Watch8, Watch8 Classic, and Watch Ultra (2025).
New Designs and Features
Last month, all three smartwatch models appeared online, showing a new squircle-shaped design that was first introduced in last year’s Galaxy Watch Ultra. Now, full specifications and European pricing have leaked ahead of the launch.
Galaxy Watch8 and Watch8 Classic
While both watches look similar, they differ in materials and design. The Watch8 Classic features Samsung’s iconic rotating dial and comes only in a 46mm size, while the regular Watch8 will be available in 40mm and 44mm sizes.
Key Specifications:
- Displays:
- Watch8 (40mm): 1.34″ sAMOLED, 438×438 pixels
- Watch8 (44mm): 1.47″ sAMOLED, 480×480 pixels
- Watch8 Classic (46mm): 1.34″ sAMOLED, 438×438 pixels
- All models: 3000 nits peak brightness
- Chipset: 3nm Exynos W1000 (5-core)
- RAM/Storage: 2 GB RAM, 32 GB storage
- Software: One UI 8.0 Watch
- Sensors: Heart rate (PPG), ECG, body composition (BIA), gyroscope, light sensor, altimeter, and geomagnetic sensor
- Materials:
- Watch8: Aluminum Armor with Sapphire Glass
- Watch8 Classic: Stainless Steel with Sapphire Glass
- Battery:
- Watch8: 325 mAh (40mm), 435 mAh (44mm)
- Watch8 Classic: 445 mAh
Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025)
The new Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) mostly keeps the same design as its predecessor but introduces a fresh blue bezel and strap. It’s built for active users, using Titanium with Sapphire Glass and comes with an Extreme Sport Strap.
Key Specifications:
- 1.47″ sAMOLED display, 480×480 pixels, 3000 nits brightness
- Chipset: 3nm Exynos W1000
- RAM: 2 GB
- Storage: 64 GB
- Software: One UI 8.0 Watch
- Battery: 590 mAh
- Weight: 60.5 g
- All core sensors included, same as the other models
Expected Prices for Galaxy Watch8 Series and Watch Ultra (2025)
- Samsung Galaxy Watch8 – 40 mm – Bluetooth – €379.99 (USD 447 / Rs. 38,195 approx.)
- Samsung Galaxy Watch8 – 40 mm – Bluetooth + 4G- €429.99 (USD 506 / Rs. 43,220 approx.)
- Samsung Galaxy Watch8 – 44 mm – Bluetooth – €409.99 (USD 482 / Rs. 41,210 approx.)
- Samsung Galaxy Watch8 – 44 mm – Bluetooth + 4G- €459.99 (USD 541 / Rs. 46,235 approx.)
- Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic- 46mm – Bluetooth – €529.99 (USD 624 / Rs. 53,270 approx.)
- Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic – 46 mm – Bluetooth + 4G – €579.99 (USD 683 / Rs. 58,295 approx.)
- Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic – 47 mm – Bluetooth + 4G – €699.99 (USD 824 / Rs. 70,360 approx.)
How to Watch the Galaxy Unpacked Event
Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event will be streamed live on July 9 at 10 a.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. IST on the Samsung YouTube channel and official website.
Samsung has started testing the upcoming One UI 8, based on Android 16, for its Galaxy S24 FE smartphone. This update follows the recent news that the company is also developing One UI 8 for the Galaxy A55.
The Galaxy S24 FE is being tested with firmware version S721BXXU6CYG1/S721BOXM6CYG1/S721BXXU6CYG1. This version is not yet available to the public, as it is still in the internal testing phase.
Earlier this year, Samsung released the stable One UI 7 update directly for the Galaxy S24 FE without going through a public beta program. Based on that pattern, it is possible that One UI 8 will also skip the open beta stage for this device.
As for the release timeline, Samsung is expected to roll out the stable One UI 8 update by the end of 2025, since the Galaxy S24 FE received its One UI 7 update in April.
Samsung is getting ready to launch its new foldable phones at the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event on July 9. Alongside the expected Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and Z Flip 7 FE, rumors now suggest that Samsung may also reveal its first tri-fold foldable phone, possibly called the Galaxy G Fold.
New Animations Hint at Tri-Fold Design
New animations found in the latest One UI 8 software build, shared by Android Authority, show what looks like Samsung’s tri-fold device. Internally, the phone is referred to as “Multifold 7.” The software includes both light and dark versions of the animation, and the dark version gives a better view of the device’s design.
How the Device Looks and Folds
The phone features a three-panel back:
- The left panel has three rear cameras, similar to current Z Fold models.
- The middle panel includes a small cover display and a front camera for use when the phone is folded.
- The right panel seems to have no screen and may just be a plain rear side.
Instead of Huawei’s S-shaped fold seen in the Mate XT, Samsung is using a G-shaped fold, with both hinges folding inward. This design helps protect the display and prevents stress on the fold. The hinges are of different sizes to allow a flat fold, and the blank rear panel gets sandwiched inside for safety.
There’s also a warning animation that shows not to fold the phone camera-side first, as this could damage the hinge. The side of the phone shows a small recessed section—likely where the volume and power buttons are placed.
Name and Launch Still Not Confirmed
Although the phone is often called a tri-fold, it actually has two screens and two hinges. That’s why Samsung is calling it “Multifold” for now. The company has not officially confirmed this device, and it’s possible the animations are just for testing. The final product might look different—or may not launch right away.
Galaxy Unpacked Event Details
Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked July 2025 event will take place on July 9, where we expect to see the launch of:
- Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Galaxy Z Flip 7
- Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
- Galaxy Watch 8
- Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025
Samsung may also show a teaser of the tri-fold phone at the event.
Event Timings:
- 10 a.m. ET
- 3 p.m. BST
- 4 p.m. CET
- 7:30 p.m. IST
The event will be streamed live on Samsung’s official YouTube channel.