One UI 7.0 Update: Could a Vertical App Drawer Be Coming to Galaxy Devices?
One UI, Samsung’s customizable Android skin, is renowned for its user-friendliness. However, it has been missing a feature that Galaxy users have long desired: a vertical app drawer. Intriguingly, this may soon become a reality with the upcoming One UI 7.0 update.
One UI 7.0 to Introduce Vertical App Drawer Option
According to the Good Lock development team, One UI 7.0 will offer a vertical app drawer option. This revelation came in response to user inquiries about the possibility of reintroducing the feature in Good Lock’s Home Up module.
One UI’s default app launcher does not support vertical alignment. Hence, Good Lock’s Home Up module previously offered this feature as an option. However, it was recently removed due to One UI 7.0’s impending vertical app drawer.
Impact on Older Galaxy Devices
The vertical app drawer’s arrival in One UI 7.0 poses a concern for Galaxy devices that will not receive the update beyond One UI 6. These devices will miss out on this convenience.
Release Timeline and Compatibility
Google recently unveiled Android 15 Beta 1, with additional beta versions expected before Google I/O 2024 in May. Samsung is likely to commence the One UI 7.0 Beta Program for the Galaxy S24 and other high-end phones a few months/weeks after Google I/O 2024. The stable version of Android 15-based One UI 7.0 is anticipated to debut in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Conclusion
The introduction of a vertical app drawer in One UI 7.0 would be a welcome addition, offering users an alternative to the traditional horizontal layout. While the feature may not find its way to all Galaxy devices, it underscores Samsung’s commitment to listening to user feedback and enhancing the One UI experience.
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