Samsung One UI 8.5 Updates Arriving in US
Droid Life • • technology
Key Points:
- Samsung has begun rolling out the One UI 8.5 update in the US for Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Galaxy Z Flip 7, following its initial release in South Korea last week.
- Key features include Apple AirDrop support via Quick Share, an enhanced Bixby assistant, audio broadcasting, a new Creative Studio for sticker creation, and improved call management tools like Call Screening and Direct Voicemail.
- The update introduces BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) support for Verizon’s 5G Nationwide network, allowing easier network switching for Galaxy Z Fold7 users from other North American carriers.
- Additional enhancements include a Private Album in the Gallery app for securing sensitive media, a Maximum Power Saving mode, and in-app document viewing for PDFs and TXTs within the My Files app.
- Users can check for the update through Settings > Software update > Download and install, with specific build numbers available for each device model.