Samsung’s version of Android 10 looks a lot different from the version Google releases for Pixel devices because it utilizes the company’s One UI (user interface).
The company’s developed two versions of the One UI. The first, One UI 2.0, is on board all of Samsung’s Android 10 updates. Some of the highlights on board include:
- A new streamlined design.
- Enhanced Dark Mode.
- Improvements to Device Care.
- Enhanced Biometrics.
- New features for One-handed Mode.
- Full screen gestures.
- Improvements to apps like Calendar, Reminder, and My Files.
- DeX for PC. (Galaxy S9 & Galaxy Note 9).
Samsung’s also released Good Lock 2020 with Android 10 support. The customization app includes support for Dark Mode.
Samsung’s version of Android 10 also sports features from Google’s version of Android 10 including Focus Mode and improvements to Digital Wellbeing. Others include:
- Improved Privacy Protection & Controls
- Privacy Manager
- Expanded Location Controls
- Multi-Tasking Bubbles
- Support for Foldable Displays
- Sharing Shortcuts
- Smart Reply, Suggested Actions
- Live Caption
- Settings Panels
- Gestural Navigation
- Theme Controls
- Notification Assistant
- Improved Peer-to-Peer and Internet Connectivity
- Wi-Fi Performance Mode
- Dynamic Depth Formats for Photos
- New Audio and Video Codecs
- Native MIDI APIs
- Improved Vulkan Graphics & Neural Network APIs
If you’re curious about Google’s Android 10 features, we recommend checking out our walkthrough. It’ll take you through all the key changes.
Samsung’s Galaxy S20 series debuted with Android 10 and a new version One UI, dubbed One UI 2.1, on board.
The Galaxy S20 models feature an assortment of software upgrades including the company’s version of Apple’s popular AirDrop and a variety of changes to the camera app.
The company’s Galaxy Z Flip, a new foldable smartphone, also runs Android 10 with the new version of One UI on board.
Samsung is rolling One UI 2.1 out to the Galaxy S10 series and Galaxy Note 10 series. This means these devices now have official access to Galaxy S20 software features like Single Take and Pro Mode for Video.
The One UI 2.1 is also rolling out to Galaxy Fold, Galaxy Note 10 Lite, Galaxy S10 Lite, and Galaxy Tab S6 users.
There’s been a bunch of back and forth about whether One UI 2.1 would head out to the Galaxy S9 series and the Galaxy Note 9 and it looks like we finally have our answer.
According to a moderator on Samsung’s community forums, the company has started developing One UI 2.1 for the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy Note 9 which means we should see a release in the coming weeks.
Of course, there’s still a chance the company decides to hold the software back, but things are certainly looking up for owners of these aging former flagships.
