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One UI 7 Lock Screen mirrors iOS 18, featuring a media player card with centered album art and bottom controls.
Introduction of the Now Bar: The Now Bar shows activities like media or stopwatch in a pill-shaped interface, with expandable controls on tap.
Updated Native App Icons: Icons now feature gradient backgrounds and more vibrant colors, aligning visually with iOS 18's design language.
Revamped Quick Settings: Quick Settings has been redesigned to look similar to iOS 18's Control Center.
AI-Based Features for Text: One UI 7 introduces AI-driven tools for proofreading and modifying text, resembling iOS 18.1's Writing Tools.
General Observations: While One UI 7 borrows heavily from iOS 18, Apple itself has adopted several features inspired by Android, highlighting ongoing cross-pollination.
Beta Availability: One UI 7 beta is available for Galaxy S24 series (Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra). The beta is region-restricted, with a public release expected in Q1 2025.
Community Commentary: A notable opinion suggests that Samsung’s updates often mirror Apple’s innovations, making its features convenient but less original.