South Korean tech giant Samsung has announced the official launch of its upcoming OS- One UI 4.0. The new UI comes with a host of new design and functionality features in terms of customization, privacy, and more. One UI 4.0 claims to give an elevated mobile experience, to the company claims.
“The society and environment we belong to are constantly changing. With this change, users desire more complex and diverse experiences. In today’s world, there is also a constant influx of innovative products based on advanced technologies that change our everyday lives. Amid all this change, One UI will always listen to the voices of customers and continue to evolve so that our users can comfortably and joyfully experience their everyday lives.”
– Yoojin Hong, Head of UX Team for Samsung Electronics Mobile eXperience Business
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New features in One UI 4.0 are-
Customizations
One UI 4 has arranged colors and text so users can understand information intuitively. They have simplified the color system and readjusted the font size and thickness. It aims to give a clearer and more cohesive visual experience. The new version has organized information into a system of streamlined, updated cards to enable easier use. They have used separate colors according to functionalities. Red is associated with ideas of stop, delete, remove, reject or decrease so these functions are visible in Red. Brightness and saturation levels have been enhanced as well.
Optimal negative spaces have been created by altering the dynamics of font size and thickness as per need. Changes have been made to the Weather app, Calendar app, Samsung Health app, Samsung Wallet, and more which make their use easier.
Safe and Secure UI
Keeping information safe has been given importance in One UI 4. This is because it allows the user to relax knowing that their personal information won’t leak without their consent. Emphasis has also been on making use of devices comfortable for people.
Dark mode reduces visual fatigue and a consistent visual design has been applied to provide comfortable usability across multiple devices. Users will be able to check when the camera or microphone is turned on with an icon. Permission Dashboard will show where and how often camera, microphone, and location data have been used.
Personalization
One UI 4 gives choices that allow the user to match one’s unique lifestyle and tastes. Different wallpapers, color palettes, visual themes all represent a person’s individuality. Users can combine 2 emojis into one or use AR emojis to reveal the virtual self. Updates have been done for smartwatches as well. The widget area has been improved as well.
To know about these features in detail, check this story by Samsung Newsroom.
