Google Should Copy These Features from Samsung's One UI 7

The Samsung One UI 7 beta version was released last month and it contains features that are not only cool, but also truly practical. As someone who loves all kinds of Android versions, I can't help but ask: "Google, have you taken notes?"

Google's Pixel UI on Android is known for its simplicity, simplicity and practicality. But let's face it, sometimes simplicity can seem too...basic. Here are some features that I think Google definitely needs to borrow from One UI 7.

Dynamic Information Bar

The dynamic information bar in Samsung One UI 7 is their interpretation of Apple Dynamic Island, but it is unique. Located in the middle of the bottom of the lock screen interface, it is designed to simplify daily operations and integrate your most commonly used applications. You can control music, track workouts, access weather updates, and even get travel reminders, such as when you go to the airport, or create folders for important applications.

What makes it unique is its initiative—suggest what you need before you think of it. For example, at the end of the day, it might highlight moments like photos or fitness statistics, making the lock screen more than just a static display.

If Google adopts similar features, they can leverage Gemini to make it smarter. Imagine a lock screen, Google's dynamic information bar implementation integrates with Nest to provide live camera footage, display commuting information, or provide personalized suggestions such as podcasts or reminders – all without unlocking the phone.

More in-depth lock screen customization

Samsung has turned the lock screen interface into a custom canvas. With One UI 7, you can add animated clocks, select from a variety of widget styles, and even adjust notification positions.

Compare it with the Pixel UI's lock screen interface, which is simple but has limited functionality. Google can use the Material You design language to provide customization of the lock screen for the Pixel version.

Imagine you can add custom widgets (which Android allowed long ago), change clock animations, or group notifications for a cleaner look.

System-wide AI tools

Now, what really shines with Samsung One UI 7 is: writing aids. With writing style, spelling and grammar, and summary, Samsung has seamlessly integrated AI-powered tools into the entire system.

Writing style features allow you to adjust the tone of your text, spelling and grammar checks to polish your writing, while the summary can condense the lengthy content into key points. What's the best? It works anywhere. Just long press any text and a Galaxy AI icon appears, along with options like "Select All" and "Copy" that give you instant access to these system-wide tools.

Now, let's talk about Google. Of course, you can call Gemini, asking it to analyze the current screen and provide prompts. But why go through all these steps when you can just long press text and access these tools directly? Imagine Gemini provides rewrite, grammar correction, or summary functionality directly in your task context.

It's not just adding features—it's making them faster and easier to access so you don't break the workflow because of something that can be done with just a single click. Google has the technology to achieve this, and now is the time for them to do so.

Why should Google adopt these features

Pixel UI is known for its simplicity and practicality, but simplicity does not mean simplicity. One UI 7 proves that you can add features while keeping the user experience intuitive and smooth. And don't forget: when Google enhances the Pixel UI, it usually sets the tone for the wider Android ecosystem. These features can be delegated to AOSP (the open source version of Android), making Android better for everyone.

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