Samsung's take on Apple's split quick settings menu is a failure, and here's why

One UI 7 saw Samsung split its notification tray and quick settings menu, Apple style. Here's why it doesn't work — and how it can be improved.

Feb 12, 2025 - 23:56
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Samsung's take on Apple's split quick settings menu is a failure, and here's why

I've been using the Galaxy S25 Ultra as my daily driver since Galaxy Unpacked. On the whole, it's another solid — albeit familiar — entry in Samsung's collection of S Pen-equipped flagships, with a massive focus on software and AI features rather than a hardware revolution. Personally, while I found myself frustrated with Galaxy AI, One UI 7 is another story. The vertical app drawer alone makes using any of Samsung's devices far more appealing, allowing the platform to feel more in line with most other takes on Android.