Samsung One UI 6: What to Expect from the Android 14-based Update in 2023

Samsung is a South Korean tech giant that always provides timely software updates to its users, and their frequency of providing updates is much better than other OEMs in the market. Recently, on February 8, 2023, Google released its first Developer Preview of the new Android 14, also known as 'Upside Down Cake.' With the era of Android 13 ending and prioritizing Android 14, many Galaxy users are wondering if their devices are eligible for an Android 14-based One UI 6 update or not.

One UI 6 beta program is expected to be announced in August 2023, with the stable version publicly released in October 2023, starting from the Galaxy S23 series. The stable update could be available on all eligible Galaxy devices by the end of 2023. However, Samsung does not participate in Google’s Android Developer Preview Program, so Samsung users should not expect any updates to Android 14 for now. The update for Samsung users may begin when Google’s Public Beta begins for Pixel devices, so Beta updates can be expected from August 2023 onwards.

Android 14-based One UI 6 has several new features on Google’s Developer Preview, such as battery department improvement, screen time, privacy department improvement, applications installed without notice, predictive back gesture, color palette, Google fast pair, hearing devices option for physically challenged people, health connect, and taskbar text labels for Tablets. There are several other features to expect, such as supporting large fonts up to 200%, language-related improvements, and new permission for alarms having the option of "exact schedule alarm."

In conclusion, Samsung users have to wait for the One UI 6 update based on Android 14, as it is expected to launch in Q3 or Q4 2023. Galaxy S23 series will be the first to experience One UI 6 based on the Android 14 Operating System on both Beta and Stable updates. There is enough time for Samsung users to wait and seek the One UI 6 update, as it has several new and exciting features.