Samsung is kicking off its One UI 6 beta program

Samsung is launching its beta program for One UI 6, its model of Android that’s based mostly on Android 14. Key options for this subsequent revision are a simplified design and extra customization choices.

On the design entrance, “many elements have been tweaked to create a more modern look and feel,” in line with a press launch from Samsung. That features a new default font and new emoji you should use from the Samsung Keyboard. The firm has additionally up to date the look of the Quick Panel to be able to extra simply get to commonly-used options.

As for personalization, One UI 6 will allow you to select particular lock screens which might be tied to sure Modes and Routines, which sounds so much like what you are able to do with the iPhone’s lock screens and Focus modes.

Unfortunately, the One UI 6 beta will solely be obtainable on the Galaxy S23 lineup to begin — if you happen to’re about to select up one among Samsung’s newest foldables, you’re out of luck for now. But if you happen to’ve received an S23 telephone and also you’re within the US, Germany, or South Korea, you possibly can take a look at the One UI 6 beta starting Thursday.