Samsung launches the initial One UI 8 beta for the Galaxy S25 sequence
Samsung's latest software update, One UI 8, is set to revolutionize user experience with a host of key features and improvements. Here's a glimpse into what you can expect from this exciting update.
AI-Powered Suggestions and Improvements
One UI 8 brings AI-powered suggestions to various aspects of your device, enhancing photo editing and text input, and offering cleaner notification layouts, updated quick settings, smoother animations, and faster app launches. The update also promises better battery optimization and enhanced multitasking, particularly for foldable devices, with intuitive split-screen controls and improved drag-and-drop between apps.
Photo Watermark Tool Upgrade
The Photo Watermark tool in One UI 8 receives a significant upgrade, allowing quick enabling/disabling from the camera toolbar and adding detailed pro-level photo metadata (ISO, focal length, aperture, shutter speed) displayed in a frame styled differently for portrait and landscape shots.
Device Eligibility and Availability
The One UI 8 beta has already started rolling out in countries such as the UK, India, Germany, and South Korea, with plans to expand to the United States and Poland. Confirmed devices eligible for the One UI 8 beta include the Galaxy S25 series (S25, Plus, Edge, Ultra), Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Galaxy Z Flip 7. The stable One UI 8 release is anticipated to launch with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, with the Galaxy S25 series to receive it shortly thereafter. Other Galaxy devices are expected to receive One UI 8 after these flagship releases.
| Device Series | One UI 8 Beta Availability | |------------------------|-------------------------------------| | Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Edge, S25 Ultra | Beta rolling out / imminent release | | Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Beta available in select regions | | Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Beta available in select regions | | Other Galaxy devices | Expected to receive after flagship rollout |
Other Notable Improvements
In addition to the above, Samsung has made improvements such as resolving UI overlap issues, S Pen input glitches, keyboard and swipe gesture optimizations, and faster menu loading times for a smoother overall experience. The company has also enhanced popular apps like Messages with advanced interaction features and workflows powered by AI to boost productivity. Health and scheduling apps integrate wellness challenges, meal reminders, calendar, and reminders enhancements, alongside accessibility upgrades and new audio streaming support to multiple devices via QR codes.
One UI 8 also introduces new Calendar features and is among the first platforms to adapt to Google's Android 16. Furthermore, it is introducing new preset routines and routine actions.
Samsung's One UI 8 is shaping up to be a game-changer, focusing on enhancing productivity, user experience, and AI-driven functionalities, while rolling out first on Samsung’s latest flagship foldables and Galaxy S25 series smartphones.
- Samsung's One UI 8 update offers improvements on smartphones such as faster app launches, smoother animations, and upgraded AI-powered suggestions for photo editing and text input.
- The Photo Watermark tool in the One UI 8 software update will receive an upgrade, allowing users to quickly enable or disable it from the camera toolbar and display detailed photo metadata in a frame styled for different orientations.
