One UI 8.5 Beta: Samsung has officially kicked off the One UI 8.5 beta program, giving select Galaxy users an early look at the next major software update. The latest version focuses heavily on expanding on-device AI features, tightening privacy controls and refining the overall system experience. The beta rollout has begun in phases and will first reach recent Galaxy S-series phones and Samsung’s latest foldables in supported regions.
Big Boost to Galaxy AI: Smarter Text, Photos and Voice Tools
One UI 8.5 continues Samsung’s push toward more powerful on-device AI, reducing reliance on the cloud and speeding up everyday tasks. Native apps now offer improved transcription, summarisation and translation, powered by upgraded local processing.
Some of the biggest upgrades include:
- Samsung Notes: Smarter summaries, cleaner formatting and better context-based suggestions
- Samsung Gallery: Enhanced AI image processing and improved object recognition
- Keyboard app: Auto-suggestions and text generation that respond more naturally to context
Samsung has also polished Galaxy AI features introduced earlier this year, promising faster performance and more accurate responses.
Camera Improvements Get an AI Touch-Up
The camera app now benefits from refined scene detection and better post-processing. Photos should look cleaner, sharper and more balanced, especially in tricky lighting. System-wide AI-powered search has also been upgraded, making it easier to find settings, apps and documents instantly.
New Privacy Tools Give You More Control
With One UI 8.5, Samsung is pushing deeper into privacy protection. The update introduces more detailed and transparent controls, including:
- Clearer permission pop-ups
- Expanded access logs showing exactly which apps used the camera, microphone or location
- Real-time monitoring of sensitive app activity
- A new toggle to force certain AI features to run entirely on-device, preventing data from leaving your phone
Samsung has also redesigned the security patch module to simplify small updates that are released between major firmware versions.
Smooth Performance, Better Multitasking and New Customisation Options
Beyond AI and privacy, One UI 8.5 brings several system refinements:
- Improved split-screen multitasking, especially for large-screen and foldable devices
- Better continuity when switching between phone and tablet modes
- More fluid animations across the system
- New lock-screen customisation features
- Updated Quick Settings layout for easier access to frequently used toggles
These changes aim to make the overall Galaxy experience feel smoother and more responsive.
Beta Expanding Soon — Stable Update Coming After Final Testing
Samsung has confirmed that the One UI 8.5 beta will roll out to more devices and markets in the coming weeks. The final stable release will arrive once beta testing concludes and user feedback is incorporated.
For now, Galaxy users who join the beta program can be among the first to try Samsung’s next wave of AI upgrades and system improvements.
Stay tuned — One UI 8.5 looks set to be one of Samsung’s most feature-packed updates yet.
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