Samsung's One UI 7 Update Brings Much-Needed HDR Control

Samsung's One UI 7 Update Brings Much-Needed HDR Control

Samsung's upcoming One UI 7 update for Galaxy phones will introduce a welcome feature: the ability to disable HDR content across all apps. This long-awaited addition will give users greater control over their screen brightness and prevent unexpected bursts of blinding highlights from HDR videos and photos. The Problem with HDR: High Dynamic Range (HDR) content offers a wider range of colors and brighter highlights, showcasing the capabilities of modern displays. However, this can be a double-edged sword. Unexpected Brightness: HDR content can suddenly cause significant screen brightness increases, especially at night, leading to eye strain and discomfort. This is particularly noticeable with social media platforms and video streaming services where HDR content is increasingly prevalent. Lack of User Control: Until now, users have had limited options to control HDR content on their phones. Samsung's Solution: The "Super HDR" Toggle One UI 7 will introduce a new "Super …