Samsung is making its Secure Folder feature even better with the One UI 8 update, giving users more control over their private apps and data. Secure Folder is a special space on Galaxy devices where you can keep sensitive files and apps safe with extra security, like a password or fingerprint.

With One UI 8, Samsung adds new options to manage how apps in Secure Folder work with sharing. You can now choose whether these apps show up in the share menu when you want to send files or data from other apps.

This means you can share content directly to Secure Folder apps if you want, or keep them hidden for more privacy. It’s all about giving you the power to decide what’s shared and what stays private. Another handy feature lets you close all Secure Folder apps automatically when you lock the folder.

This encrypts the apps and stops them from showing notifications or appearing in other menus until you unlock the folder again. You can also allow some apps to keep running in the background, so they can still send notifications if needed.

These changes make Secure Folder more secure and easier to use. The One UI 8 beta is already available for Galaxy S25 users, with a full release expected soon, bringing these privacy upgrades to more Galaxy devices.

Samsung is keeping prices steady for its Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7, but to do so, it’s making some big changes. A recent report shows the company is using more cost-effective parts from Chinese suppliers for its premium foldable phones. This move helps Samsung stay competitive while keeping costs down.

According to The Bell, Samsung is teaming up with a Chinese company, Huili, to supply 60-70% of the hinges for the Galaxy Z Flip 7. Hinges are super important for foldable phones since they control the folding and unfolding.

For years, a Korean company, KH Vatec, supplied most of Samsung’s hinges, but Huili started providing some for the Galaxy Z Flip 5, and now they’re taking a bigger role. This shift is likely because of growing competition from brands like Apple and Huawei in the smartphone market.

In the past, Chinese parts were mostly used in Samsung’s budget and mid-range phones. Now, even their high-end devices are relying more on these affordable components. While this helps keep prices lower, it means moving away from traditional Korean suppliers.

Samsung’s goal is to offer top-quality phones at competitive prices, but it’s a balancing act to maintain quality while cutting costs. This strategy could help Samsung stay strong in the fast-changing smartphone world.

Samsung is working on its next software update, One UI 8, for the Galaxy S22 Ultra and Galaxy S24 FE. The company has started internal testing, with the official release set to be shown at the Galaxy Unpacked event on July 9, 2025.

One UI 8, built on Android 16, won’t bring major changes compared to One UI 7, but it will make the Galaxy experience smoother and more polished. The Galaxy S22 series, which launched in 2022 with Android 12, will get One UI 8 as its final big update.

Meanwhile, the S24 FE, a newer model, is also being tested with build versions like S908BXXUFGYG1 for the S22 Ultra and similar ones for the S24 FE. Samsung is also testing One UI 8 on other devices, like the Galaxy S23 and S24 series, and has a Beta Program running for the Galaxy S25 series.

While the S25 series gets early access to the Beta, older devices like the S22 might join later or skip the Beta entirely for a direct stable release. The rollout could take longer for older models, possibly starting after newer flagships.

Samsung is also developing software for the upcoming Galaxy S25 FE and a budget-friendly Galaxy Z Flip FE, both expected at the Unpacked event. Stay tuned for more updates as Samsung refines One UI 8 for a better user experience.

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