Samsung users are not particularly keen on how the company has handled the One UI 7 update based on Android 15. Since the official release of the software, compared to previous One UI versions, it has taken much longer and left many Galaxy phone and tablet users feeling dismayed. It has also led to concerns regarding future updates, such as the One UI 8 following a similar pattern.
However, contrary to expectations, rumors suggest that the tech giant may compensate for the slower rollout by releasing One UI 8 based on Android 16 much earlier than anticipated. A new report claims that the software release could be launched with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 coming out this summer.
Rumor has it the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 may be the first devices to come with the One UI 8 update based on Android 16
Samsung's approach to the rollout of One UI 7 let down many Galaxy users. While there have been previous speculations regarding One UI 8 coming out faster than expected, if we keep in view the latest report, Samsung could be opting for an ambitious approach to its software update and might launch it with its next-generation foldable.
As per a report by SamMobile, Samsung could be going for a different approach with the One UI 8 update based on Android 16, and instead of the incremental updates for rolling out One UI 7, it may instead be launching the One UI 8 out of the box with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 which are rumored to be unveiled this summer. This strategy change could mark a major shift in the tech giant's software update cycle approach and could, in turn, help with the setbacks faced by the One UI 7.
The speculation does seem plausible, as Google is expected to release Android 16 for Pixel devices in June or July. Given Samsung sticks to its foldable launch window, we could see the company heading for an Unpacked event after a stable Android 16 release to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 running with the new One UI 8 right out of the gate. This move could help the company stay close to Android's latest version and also help restore the goodwill lost from the One UI 7 rollout.
Meanwhile, the stable One UI 7 update global rollout is happening now, with users in the U.S. expected to get the update on April 10. Although the delay has many users frustrated, it still brings some major improvements aimed at enhancing the overall user experience and is a solid update for supported devices despite the minor hiccups.
