Summary
- Samsung expanded One UI 7 beta to include more devices like Galaxy Z Fold 6.
- Major improvements include better app continuity and updated taskbar behavior.
- The beta update enhances software experience on foldable phones, stable roll-out expected soon.
After keeping it exclusive to the Galaxy S24 series, Samsung has finally expanded the
One UI 7 beta to more devices
, including the
Galaxy Z Fold 6
. The update introduces major software changes, such as a music playback panel in the notification tray, along with new quality-of-life improvements tailored specifically for Samsung’s foldable phones.
One of the biggest improvements in One UI 7 beta on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is better app continuity. Previously, users had to pre-select which apps would continue on the cover screen when closing the foldable display. However, with One UI 7, Samsung is introducing a more intuitive approach with three new options (via Jeff Springer on X).
The new options include: Swipe up to continue, which lets you quickly resume an app on the cover screen with a simple swipe; Always, which ensures apps remain open when switching between screens; and Never, which locks the screen immediately upon closing the foldable display. While Google, Oppo, and Honor foldables have had similar features for some time, Samsung has now finally caught up with this update.
Samsung refines app continuity and taskbar features in One UI 7 update
Another small but useful change in the One UI 7 beta is the updated taskbar behavior. Previously, Samsung Galaxy foldable users had only two options: keep the taskbar visible at all times or hide it completely. Now, One UI 7 introduces a new option (via 9to5Google) that automatically hides the taskbar when opening an app, providing a cleaner experience. For those who prefer the taskbar always visible, the option to keep it pinned is still available.
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If we’re paying upwards of $1,000 more, we should get a better experience
Samsung already offers one of the best software experiences of all foldable smartphones, and with these changes, it’s making things even better — even if they’re minor tweaks. One UI 7 is currently available as a beta update for Galaxy Z Fold 6 users, but the stable rollout is expected as early as next month, bringing these improvements to all users.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
$300
Samsung’s latest foldable takes some cues from the Galaxy S24 Ultra, with a boxier design and an all-matte finish. It features a slightly wider cover display for a more comfortable typing experience, as well as new Galaxy AI features and an upgraded ultra-wide camera.
