Overview
- Multiple outlets report Samsung plans a phased One UI 8.5 release that begins in South Korea before expanding to more markets, though the company has not confirmed the final schedule or device list.
- Coverage indicates the first wave targets the Galaxy S25 series, with fresh betas for S24 and recent Fold and Flip models, while phones outside their support window are excluded and devices from about the S22 generation are expected to qualify.
- One UI 8.5 brings Quick Share that can send files to Apple devices, smoother edge animations while scrolling, a Quick Panel you can rearrange and resize, and lock-screen time and date that adapt to the chosen wallpaper.
- SamMobile’s test build review points to four S26 features coming to older phones: Advanced Audio Eraser for removing background noise, Creative Studio for making stickers and images, Photo Assist for edits, and AI Call Screening that answers calls, asks who is calling and why, and returns a recording and transcript.
- Chip.de reports Beta 10 on the S25 Ultra shows severe launcher faults that flag One UI Home as not optimized, slow or drop touch input, crash search, and leave Quick Panel buttons unresponsive until users force a return to the home screen, raising concern about day-one stability.