Samsung One UI 8.5 Release: Millions Get New Galaxy Features Today
Forbes • • general
Key Points:
- Samsung has begun the global rollout of One UI 8.5, its latest OS update based on Android 16, starting May 11, following an initial release in Korea on May 6.
- The update is now available to Galaxy S25 users in countries including the U.S., Spain, Canada, Serbia, and Norway, as well as beta testers in India, Korea, Germany, the U.K., China, and Poland.
- One UI 8.5 will be available on a wide range of devices, including the Galaxy S25 and S24 series, 2024 and 2025 Galaxy Z foldables, and Galaxy Tab S10 and S11 series, with legacy support expected for the Galaxy S23 series soon.
- Key features of One UI 8.5 include a refreshed design with floating pill-shaped menus, enhanced customization options for the Quick Panel and Lock Screen, and new AirDrop compatibility via Quick Share.
- Advanced AI tools such as Photo Assist, Audio Eraser, Creative Studio, and Call Screening will be introduced but are limited to Galaxy S and foldable phones released after 2024, starting with the Galaxy S24 series and newer models.