The left-sided Quick Settings panel by Samsung in its beta version is actually the first update in the firm’s history. One UI 7 Beta 3 has subtly gone about making history, redefining user experience. The alteration is done subtly yet meaningfully to make user experience more accessible and optimal interaction with devices. It has caused quite a hype among the testers who feel the company is genuinely interested in keeping the device constantly upgraded.
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A Refreshing Twist on Familiarity
Long a feature of the Android design, the Quick Settings panel provides quick access to key toggles like screen brightness, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. To suit left-handed users and those who prefer one-handed operation on larger smartphones, Samsung shifted this panel to the left side of the screen in One UI 7 Beta 3.
Beta testers say it feels more intuitive, particularly on Samsung’s bigger Galaxy devices such as the S23 Ultra and the Z Fold 5. “I was skeptical at first, but within minutes, I realized how much easier it is to reach the settings with my thumb,” said one early tester.
Design and Functionality Improvements
Left-side Quick Settings panel is not only a positioning; it brings in a new design with some features as well. Interface has been smoothed with smoother animations, options available for customization, and larger icons for easier reading.
This also allows users to customize the layout for what they make use of the most, meaning it becomes a more personalized panel in reflection of what one prefers to do. Besides this, the brightness slider is now improved. The slider gives better control, quicker access and is something people have been requesting for years.
Accessibility for All
Samsung has decided to shift the Quick Settings panel, which is part of its larger aim to make the interface more accessible. Left-handed users have always had to adapt to right-sided designs, but this update will be a much more inclusive approach.
“It’s about time device makers considered left-handed users. This is a small change, but it makes a world of difference,” said tech analyst Rohan Mehta.
A Step Toward One-Handed Usability
With smartphone sizes increasing every year, one-handed operation has gotten increasingly difficult. Samsung’s left-sided Quick Settings panel is almost a direct response to this issue: by making many of the more commonly used settings easier to get to, Samsung’s addressing one of the biggest pain points for large-screen device users.
What’s Next for One UI 7?
In other improvements included in One UI 7 Beta 3 is the left-handed Quick Settings panel. Smoother transitions, better privacy tools, and tweaking the battery optimisations are all features of the same update. The focus for Samsung seems to be on refinement-the feel and look of using their device to feel as natural as possible, smooth, and intuitive.
