To borrow a phrase, it’s fast becoming “a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.” It’s now hard to understand Samsung’s plan for the long-awaited stable release of Android 15 / One UI 7 to owners of recent flagships.

The Galaxy A36, A26 and A56 get display and camera upgrades and six years of OS and security updates. Despite the budget-friendly prices, they offer a surprisingly premium feel.

Samsung has outlined a list of upcoming One UI 7 features that will offer tighter integrations with the Galaxy Buds 3 series.

Android 15 is painfully late coming to Samsung flagships. All except the new Galaxy S25 of course, which shipped with the new One UI 7 OS out of the box. But is the wait finally nearing its end? Here’s when you can expect your update.

With One UI 7, Samsung is adding deeper Galaxy Buds integration to the Quick Settings panel. You can control various earbuds settings, like 360 Audio and Boost Dialogue, from the Quick Settings panel.

Samsung previewed what was on the way for the Galaxy Buds 3 series in One UI 7. The company states users will find a more “intelligent” audio experience as the Buds “analyze” your surroundings to optimize your listening.

Leaked firmware suggests internal testing of the One UI 7 beta for the Galaxy S23 series is underway. Galaxy S23 owners in South Korea are likely to get first dibs, but a global rollout should follow.

Following the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, One UI 7 beta builds for the Galaxy S23 have appeared — signaling a beta program is nearing.

Samsung is set to launch its much-anticipated One UI 7 update, based on Android 15, starting in mid-April 2025. As per leaked information, the rollout will begin with flagship models like the Galaxy S24 series,