Last month, Samsung rolled out the Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G, and Galaxy A26 5G with the One UI 7 software update. Today, the company announced that select Galaxy A series devices will soon support AI assistant activation via the side button with One UI 7.

A fan-favorite feature, AI assistant activation via the side button is already available to more users across the Galaxy S series and furthers Samsung’s vision of democratizing the latest AI experiences.

Now, users of select Galaxy A series devices will also be able to enjoy smart AI experiences, including launching Google’s AI-powered assistant, Gemini, by pressing and holding the Side button.

In addition to the  Side button features, select Galaxy A series devices will soon support Awesome Intelligence with One UI 7.

Notably, Samsung will roll out the Gemini AI side button feature for the Galaxy A-series with the One UI 7 OTA from early May. Selected Galaxy devices include:

• Galaxy A56 5G
• Galaxy A55 5G
• Galaxy A54 5G
• Galaxy A36 5G
• Galaxy A35 5G
• Galaxy A34 5G
• Galaxy A26 5G
• Galaxy A25 5G
• Galaxy A25e 5G
• Galaxy A24

Galaxy S21 series smartphone users here is exciting news for you. Samsung has started rolling out the Android 15-based One UI 7 update for the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphones in Korea. This update takes your Galaxy experience to the next level through new amazing features and improvements.

As per the information, the One UI 7 update for Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra handsets is appearing with the G991NKSU8HYD9,  G996NKSU8HYD9, and G998NKSU8HYD9 software versions, respectively. On the flip side, it carries a massive package size of 3.5 GB, bringing some new features and functions to the device.

Galaxy S21 series One UI 7 features

Concerned with the new changes, the One UI 7 release for Galaxy devices brings an easy-to-use interface for consumers. Consequently, the respective device owners can customize the interface, such as the home screen, notifications, and more, accordingly.

Furthermore, it also adds the Now Bar, which shows useful information on your lock screen, so you don’t need to unlock your phone to stay updated.

Additionally, this update brings several thoughtful functions that will help you better control the privacy of your smartphone. Additionally, this update brings a redesigned Quick Settings panel and a new vertical app drawer to make it easier to find and use your apps and settings.

However, the company is gradually pushing off the software on the Korean platform. Hence, it will soon approach all the devices in the region. However, users can pursue the manual method by checking the update section on their handsets.

You can directly go to Settings >> Software update >> Download and install. After that, follow the on-screen criteria to complete the installation process.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7 foldables are expected to feature Android 16, along with the new One UI 8 version. Now, a report suggests that Samsung is building a new AI video summary tool that it will introduce with One UI 8.

The AI video summary feature powered by Galaxy AI will be unlocked in One UI 8. The video summary feature will use AI to summarize videos based on processing speed, video, and captions to analyze the video along with title, description, and captions, leveraging a multi-modal AI model.

Previous reports have revealed that Samsung will launch the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7 with One UI 8, with the firmware reaching eligible devices soon. Also, test builds of One UI 8 have already been made available on the Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold 6, and others have done so as well.

It is worth noting that the Galaxy S25 series, which launched in January 2025 with One UI 7, could get One UI 8 soon after the foldable. The Korean tech giant’s move to an earlier One UI 8 release reflects its response to user feedback and Google’s accelerated schedule.

One UI 8 plans to redesign Samsung’s native apps like browser and weather, better parental controls, and Android 16 for eligible devices.  Note, as of now, Samsung has not shared official details about One UI 8 and its features or the launch of foldables.

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