Samsung may finally be dialing back its onerous Touchz interface. BusinessKorea reports that the company is working on a simplified look with less software in its custom Android interface for the forthcoming Galaxy S6.

The report quotes a source who specifies what Samsung is going for: “ are aiming to get rid of unnecessary functions simplify our UI at the level of ’s Nexus 6.”

Given that the Nexus 6 runs stock Android llipop, this would be a clear shift in Samsung’s approach to its Android phones. ong with significantly changing the look of Android, Touchz piles on the software. In the Galaxy S5, for example, you get Samsung’s ‘S Health,’ a kids’ mode, multiple camera options, the company’s own email messaging apps.

The report says we should see the fruits of this software deconstruction when Samsung first unveils the Galaxy S6 at Barcelona’s Mobile rld Congress in h. will be there to cover the event. don’t seriously expect Samsung to ship a Galaxy phone with near-stock Android, but a dialed-back Touchz is a very welcome change.

y this matters: Touchz piles on the software, changes the look, feel, function of many core Android interface elements. Some of it is pretty useful, but a lot of the extra features just aren’t necessary. And worse, they slow down the responsiveness of your phone. On the design side llipop finally brings an elegant consistent look to all of Android, making substantial interface tinkering unnecessary. A great-looking phone that lets llipop shine would be a compelling buy, may be just what Samsung needs to reverse its recent streak of sinking profits.