Overview
- The next One UI 8.5 beta for the Galaxy S25 is reportedly set to add Call Screening, Advanced Audio Eraser, Creative Studio, and an upgraded Photo Assist, bringing S26-class AI features to existing phones.
- Call Screening would let on‑device AI answer calls, ask who is calling, and show a live transcript so users can decide whether to pick up.
- The ninth One UI 8.5 beta is now live for some carrier‑locked Galaxy S25 units in the US with firmware ending ZZD5, adding three new camera filters and addressing Bluetooth drops, UI glitches, and gallery stutter.
- Samsung has confirmed it plans to deliver these AI tools to older eligible devices through the One UI 8.5 update rather than keeping them S26‑only.
- Separately, Samsung’s One UI 9 test builds on the S26 show Tap to Share NFC file transfers and new home screen widgets for Bixby, while A55 and A53 devices are receiving the April 2026 security patch that fixes 47 vulnerabilities.