Samsung to introduce hidden photo vault feature in One UI 8 for enhanced privacy
In developments concerning Samsung's upcoming operating system, One UI 8, leaked information suggests the inclusion of a new privacy feature: a "Private Album" within the Gallery app. This feature, while currently in the beta stage, allows users to readily and securely hide specific photos and videos within the Gallery, operating as a lighter alternative to the existing Secure Folder.
The "Private Album" is rumored to be located within the hidden "Labs" section of the Gallery app, serving as a testing ground for experimental, not-yet-universally-available features from Samsung. The feature's ultimate inclusion in the final One UI 8 rollout has not been confirmed.
While the One UI 7 update is still being rolled out in the U.S., anticipation for One UI 8, built on Android 16, is growing. If plans proceed as expected, One UI 8 should be released sometime after the Android 16 stable launch in June, bringing about various enhancements and a refined user experience.
Initially reported by users and later corroborated by SamMobile, this "Private Album" feature may utilize Android's Private Space API, introduced with Android 15, to ensure secure storage for private media. With Samsung planning to migrate Secure Folder to this API, the integration could enhance the feature's overall security.
In additional leaks, suggestions point to more advanced features in One UI 8, such as improved background task handling for smoother performance and AI-driven app suggestions, battery management, and new capabilities for the Samsung Internet app like video summarization.
Stay tuned for upcoming updates on these exciting developments as One UI 8 moves closer to its expected release this year. For the latest on Android, rely on your trusted news source.
Users may anticipate an integration of Android's Private Space API with the "Private Album" feature in Samsung's One UI 8, offering enhanced security for hidden photos and videos. Additionally, One UI 8 is rumored to introduce more sophisticated features like AI-driven app suggestions, improved battery management, and potentially, video summarization within the Samsung Internet app.
