Samsung’s One UI 9.0 update is more than what you might think it is…
Samsung's new One UI 9.0 update is now rolling out to the public after its testing stages have concluded. To some, this is a generic update with some simple changes, along with enhanced security measures being added in, but there is more than what meets the eye with this update.
One UI certainly enhances the UI of the company's newest phones. The volume and brightness level sliders in the quick panel are now more customizable. Along with being increased in general size, you can now shorten the sliders to half the width of the screen, or two nodes. This also applies to their vertical heights if that is what you prefer. Additionally, the notification bar gained more features. You can now see what apps are using what permissions in real time in the top-right of the bar. For example, Maps using your Location and Microphone permissions will be shown live, instead of having to look in the settings app. You can now also enable the tracking of your live Wi-Fi and Cellular speeds through the Good Lock app, which will also be shown in your notification bar.
The camera is also getting upgrades. The new “Fancam” is not the only new feature, as you can now split your screen vertically while using dual recording in video mode, which will enhance the experience for both casual users, and content creators alike, considering the current trend of short-form videos in the vertical format.
Consumers are not the only people excited about this update. Insurance companies are sure to appreciate the new Driving Report feature, which when connected to your car's Bluetooth gives you the option to have your driving skills tracked, and then broken down in real time. The report will show everything from total miles driven, your exact route, a speed graph, and more.
Finally, the files app is getting some much-needed features. Arguably, the biggest of these features is the ability to finally open PDF within the "My Files" app itself, rather than needing a separate app, which has been the case up until this point. The general UI of the files app also has had some love, as the buttons have changed in size, as well as making the layout of the main screen simpler for the average user.
After releasing the update in east Asia last week, users in other parts of the world, including the United States, will be able to download the 9.0 update, given they have adequate hardware that supports it.