According to leaks posted on social media, Samsung's One UI 7 beta program may launch earlier than expected.

The leak comes courtesy of well-known source Ice Universe, which reports that the first One UI 7 beta could begin in late July or early August, barring any delays.

There have been several recent leaks regarding the contents of the One UI 7 update, some of which seem to include a number of changes inspired by Apple's iOS 18. According to one such report, Samsung will include rounded icons on the home screen, a vertical app drawer, and a redesigned Gallery app, similar to Apple's. There are also reports that Samsung will make changes to the home and lock screens, adding a notification display mechanism and more customization options.

The big question is when can we expect a full release of One UI 7? Samsung has scheduled its next Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) for October 3, 2024. Given that the company announced One UI 6 at the last SDC, it makes sense to do the same for One UI 7.

Interestingly, the hardware may also be available in October. According to leaks, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim could launch alongside the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 series later this year. According to reports, the slim version of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 will have larger internal and external displays than the previous model and will not feature a digitizer display layer. This would make it thinner than any other Samsung Z Fold, but at the expense of S Pen support.

One UI 6 was a major release with some great new features for Galaxy phones, including lock screen customization and improved camera options. We can only hope that One UI 7 is just as feature-packed, and we will certainly report back on everything we discover when we test it.

In the meantime, we have a complete breakdown of everything announced at Galaxy Unpacked, including the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 foldable phones, and the best Samsung in 2024 to help you pick your next device in anticipation of new updates Have Guide to Mobile Phones.