The introduction of the beta version of One UI 8.5 has reignited the debate regarding the evolution of Samsung’s user interface. There is no shortage of those who, having already tried it in the beta phase, have noticed a certain shift towards stylistic and functional choices traditionally associated with the Apple ecosystem. Here’s why and how One UI 8.5 transforms Samsungs into iPhones.
The most obvious change introduced with the update concerns the redesign of the Quick Panelwhich breaks away from the single-page design of previous versions to embrace a decidedly more modular layout. This new interface separates and isolates sliders for brightness and volume, by directly recalling the typical iOS control logic. While more flexibility has been introduced for adding individual controls, the overall visual layout — characterized by rounded corners and thicker sliders — reflects the aesthetics of the competitionscoring a clear approaching Apple’s visual standards.
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This trend towards uniformity continues into the navigation structure of core system applications. Software like Clock, Phone and Gallery now have a lower navigation bar which, due to iconography and positioning, is almost comparable to the counterpart on the iPhone. Obviously, these are choices that Samsung has historically justified for promote ergonomics and one-handed use (pillar of the original One UI philosophy); however, the current implementation appears to favor familiarity visual for users from other ecosystemsovershadowing the proprietary ergonomic identity developed in past years.
The aesthetic inspiration, as androidauthority also underlines, finally also extends to micro-interactions and minor user interface details.
Nel menu Settingsfor example, the arrow to return back has been redesigned into a floating circlean element of distinctive iOS environment design. At the same time, the Calculator application has abandoned the previous flat and minimalist style to adopt buttons with a “glow” effect, which mimics the “Liquid Glass” design of the Apple interface, thus completing a picture of general stylistic alignment between the two operating systems.
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Christmas and end-of-year gifts: our advice
Every year we test the latest innovations on the market, and then collect them in dedicated articles the best products for each category. These guides, which we update periodically, not only allow you to improve your equipment but, given the period, they also become an excellent starting point for giving a great gift to your loved ones.
In this regard, you can find them organized below by typeso as to further facilitate your search for the Perfect Gift. The guides are constantly being modified and until Christmas you will gradually see the ones we update added.
Let’s start with the best:
iPhone e Smartphone
iPad e tablet
Mac e PC
Photography and Creativity
Travelingsmart
Audio and Video
Entertainment
Life at home
