The steady stream of leaks for Samsung‘s upcoming One UI 7.0 update offers another peek into the potential redesign of the company’s Android skin. Previous rumors hinted at significant changes, including revamped UI elements, animations, menus, settings, and a refresh of Samsung’s first-party app icons.
Following earlier leaks of redesigned Camera and Gallery icons, a new set of screenshots from @chunvn8888 adds several more to the mix. Although the image quality isn’t perfect, they provide some insight into the possible direction of the icons in One UI 7.0.
The most notable change appears to be the Samsung Internet icon, which now features a 90-degree rotation and adopts a more vibrant color scheme with subtle blue gradients. The Phone app icon has also been updated which SamMobile says looks slightly fuller, almost like a pill.
The leaks show mixed results for other icons. The Contacts icon remains largely the same, while the Settings icon undergoes a significant transformation, resembling the style of iOS. The Clock icon has also been revamped, now featuring a white background with clock hands pointing in almost opposite directions.
Overall, these leaks suggest a possible shift away from Google’s Material Design principles, at least for the app icons. This shift wouldn’t be entirely surprising, as One UI already allows users to convert most icons into flat, monochromatic versions.
The leaked designs emphasize color over monochrome and, in some cases, introduce subtle gradients that hint at a three-dimensional effect—a clear departure from Material Design’s flat aesthetic.
In addition to icons, rumors suggest other new features in One UI 7.0. This includes a revamped home screen menu with more customization options and a potential equivalent to iOS’s Live Activities.
Specifically, @UniverseIce suggests Samsung might introduce functionality that displays additional information through the status bar’s pill-shaped area during phone calls.
As always, it’s important to remember that these are just leaks. Even if the leaked icons are accurate, there’s no guarantee they’ll make it to the final release of One UI 7.0. The beta program is expected to begin next month, and we’ll provide comprehensive coverage of the firmware and beta participation process.
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