Samsung is reportedly enhancing the security features for its Galaxy devices with the upcoming major update of its custom interface, One UI 7.
According to the latest report, Samsung will introduce a new feature called AppLock to the One UI 7 version. Unlike the existing Secure Folder, AppLock will function by completely locking the main applications rather than creating copies of them.
The key distinction is that while Secure Folder creates a space to store replicas of certain applications, AppLock will provide a more comprehensive lock for the main application itself. This differentiation can prove to be very valuable, particularly for sensitive applications such as banking or dating apps.
When users set up Secure Folder on a Samsung Galaxy smartphone or tablet, the tool creates duplicates of the designated applications within the folder. For example, users can have a private image library and even a secondary Chrome browser to access it discreetly.
In contrast, AppLock will outright block access to the designated applications. With this function, users can restrict access to confidential apps such as banking or dating apps, ensuring that even if the phone is shared, unauthorized individuals will be unable to access them.
The initial details about AppLock were disclosed by Android expert Tarun Vats in a post on X. According to Vats, this feature will be available on all Galaxy devices receiving the One UI 7 update, which is based on Android 15.