Samsung’s One UI 7 operating system albeit in beta format. The updated user interface focuses many of its improvements on security and privacy, which is never a bad thing in today’s world.
There is more integration with that of the company that began to appear . Knox Matrix continuously monitors devices using a “secure private blockchain” and displays all connected gadgets on a dashboard.
This dashboard allows users to instantly view the security status of various Samsung smart devices, including other Galaxy phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. If a device is shown in green on the dashboard, it means it is “updated and no risk detected.” If something is at risk, Knox Matrix will provide actionable recommendations. All Samsung devices will do this which should make this integration smoother.
New security measures have also been implemented to recover data from the cloud. Enhanced data protection ensures all connected devices are synced and secure, and helps users create a backup plan in case of data loss. To that end, One UI 7 allows users to sign in on a new device by verifying their old device’s credentials.
One UI 7 allows people to create and use passkeys to sign in to a Samsung account and gives users more control over network connections. On the latter point, people can block 2G service, which is not as secure, and prevent phones from automatically connecting to unknown networks.
Texting and photos have even gotten some love for improved security. Users can remove location data from photos and block hyperlinks from text messages. Shared photo albums can also be blocked, as can automatic downloads of attachments. Users can block USB connections for added security. The port will still work for charging, but not for anything else.
Finally, there’s a new theft protection tool. Samsung devices could already be locked remotely, but now there’s a feature called Identity Verification. This activation software forces users to prove they are who they say they are if a PIN is compromised.
The new user interface also features a simplified design, wider availability of AI tools, and a redesigned camera app. The full release will also include something called the Now Bar, which is a new notification system that Samsung promises will “transform the lock screen experience.” It’s very similar to Apple’s Dynamic Island and Live Activities feature. Samsung’s Now Bar isn’t part of the beta, so we’ll have to wait a little longer to get our hands on it.
The One UI 7 beta program is now available for Galaxy S24 series devices in a bunch of different countries, including the US, Germany, India, South Korea, and Poland. Users must introduce themselves . The full version of UI 7 will drop sometime in the first quarter of 2025.
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