Major changes in One UI 7.0: Gallery app icon gets a fresh, less childish look

Samsung’s One UI 7.0 is shaping up to be one of the biggest updates yet for Galaxy devices. This update is so significant that, for the first time since One UI launched in 2018, Samsung won’t be releasing the new software in the same year as the Android version it’s built upon. This shift reflects the size and complexity of the update.

While a public beta for One UI 7.0 is expected to roll out later this year, Samsung confirmed at its recent developer conference that the stable release won’t arrive until the launch of the Galaxy S25 series. This delay signals how much work Samsung is putting into perfecting this update.

Samsung’s development of One UI 7.0 has picked up considerable speed, with constant changes being made. A great example of this is our previous hands-on video from the developer conference, which has already become outdated because of new developments.

One of the most notable changes has been to the icons of Samsung’s stock apps. A recent video shows an updated design for the Gallery app’s icon, which has been pre-installed on Galaxy devices for years. Samsung is refreshing the icons for almost all its stock apps, but not all designs have been welcomed warmly by users.

For instance, the original version of the Gallery app’s new icon in One UI 7.0 was a bit too colorful and came across as too playful or childish for some users’ tastes. Now, Samsung has toned it down, and the new version of the icon feels much more refined. It strikes a balance between being visually appealing and not overly vibrant. While it’s not certain if this is the final version, it seems more likely to be received positively by most users.

As we move closer to the release of One UI 7.0, it’s clear that Samsung is focusing on improving the user experience with every detail, down to the app icons. We’ll continue to cover more updates and developments in the coming weeks, so stay tuned for more in-depth information. For video updates, don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel, where we regularly post hands-on reviews and walkthroughs of the latest software changes.