Samsung enthusiasts have received a glimmer of hope regarding future software updates, as the anticipated One UI 7.0 is now expected to debut in April. While this delay might seem inconvenient, it has led to exciting prospects for the next version of the user interface. According to sources, instead of releasing the traditional intermediary updates—One UI 7.1 and One UI 7.1.1—Samsung is considering a direct jump to One UI 8.0, coinciding with Google's launch of Android 16 later this summer.
A notable leak from reliable tipster ICE UNIVERSE reveals that One UI 8.0 will be the next iteration following One UI 7.0, effectively skipping the 7.x series. This shift means that upcoming flagship devices, such as the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, will launch with either One UI 7.0 or the new One UI 8.0, given that prior plans for One UI 7.1.1 appear to have been scrapped.
Android 16 is set to launch in Q2, earlier than in previous years, and this timeline has influenced Samsung's strategy regarding One UI updates.
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Google’s accelerated schedule for Android 16 suggests that Samsung might follow suit and prioritize a streamlined upgrade path for its users, thus skipping the intermediary updates altogether.
