Upcoming Samsung One UI 8 launch in conjunction with Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7, featuring fresh innovations: A look at the novelties
Samsung is set to elevate the security and privacy of its Galaxy devices with the introduction of One UI 8, based on Android 16. The latest update brings a comprehensive suite of new features designed to protect personal data, device integrity, and guard against emerging digital threats.
## Key Security Advancements
### Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection (KEEP)
KEEP, a new system-level design, sets up separate encrypted storage environments for apps. This innovative feature protects sensitive AI-related and personal data by creating encrypted, app-specific storage environments within the device’s secure storage area. KEEP is integrated with Samsung’s Personal Data Engine (PDE) and further secured by Knox Vault, providing hardware-level tamper resistance.
### Advanced Protection
One-tap activation of nine security measures is now possible with Advanced Protection. These measures include malware scanning, blocking installation from unknown sources, preventing connections to less secure 2G networks, real-time blocking of harmful web pages, and spam/scam filtering, among others.
### Knox Matrix Upgrades
Knox Matrix Upgrades introduce Automated Defense, which automatically signs out of the Samsung account if system manipulation or identity forgery is detected, cutting off access to cloud-connected services and data. Other enhancements include cross-device alerts and update warnings.
### Post-Quantum Cryptography for Secure WiFi
Samsung's Secure WiFi is being upgraded to use the NIST-certified ML-KEM scheme, enabling post-quantum cryptographic key exchanges. This feature future-proofs network security, protecting data in transit on public networks against potential threats posed by quantum computing advancements.
## Additional Features
- Samsung is introducing new Advanced Intelligence Settings to limit AI-powered online data processing. - Secure Wi-Fi with post-quantum cryptography will have better Privacy Protection, which anonymises data flow. - Secure Wi-Fi with post-quantum cryptography will safeguard user data even in cases where encrypted information is collected today with the intention of being decrypted later using future quantum computers. - The new "Security status of your devices" dashboard allows users to manage issues across all their devices. - Samsung is offering Theft Protection features such as Security Delay and Identity Check to reduce the risk of data theft during a robbery. - Secure Wi-Fi with post-quantum cryptography will have Protection Activity, which provides users with a complete history of how and when connections were secured.
## Upcoming Galaxy Devices
Rumours suggest Samsung may reveal its next "Ultra" folding model and a tri-fold tablet known as the Galaxy G Fold at the Galaxy Unpacked event on July 9. New handsets like the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and a cheaper Galaxy Z Flip FE are also expected to be unveiled.
With One UI 8, Samsung is demonstrating its commitment to user privacy and device security, setting a new standard in the smartphone industry.
Smartphone users can anticipate enhanced security and privacy with Samsung's upcoming Galaxy devices, as One UI 8 will integrate advancements such as Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection (KEEP), Advanced Protection, Knox Matrix Upgrades, and Post-Quantum Cryptography for Secure WiFi. These features elevate protection against digital threats by focusing on secure storage, activating multiple security measures, implementing automated defenses, and future-proofing WiFi against quantum computing advancements. Additionally, the inclusion of new AI settings, privacy protection, theft protection, and detailed connection history further strengthen the device's security.
