Samsung unveils One UI 8 Beta, bringing personalized AI and enhanced productivity to Galaxy devices

Close-quartered collaborative efforts with Google saw the integration of real-time design feedback into One UI 8 as the UI launches alongside Android 16 for the very first time. It opens AI-powered multimodal capability, contextual UX, and suggestions for foldables.

Hyderabad: Samsung has officially announced the beta rollout of One UI 8, its latest software update built on Android 16. Redefining the Galaxy user experience, One UI 8 introduces an advanced multimodal AI agent, productivity improvements, and deeper personalization. Early-bird access is granted for Galaxy S25, S25+,  and S25 Ultra users in Germany, Korea, the UK, and the US.

Close-quartered collaborative efforts with Google saw the integration of real-time design feedback into One UI 8 as the UI launches alongside Android 16 for the very first time. It opens AI-powered multimodal capability, contextual UX, and suggestions for foldables.

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Highlights include Now Bar and Now Brief that deliver curated insights to assist with task management. Privacy, from the Sa release of Knox Vault, is treated as paramount, giving the user complete control over processing both on-device and in the cloud AI.

One UI 8 simplifies everyday workflows. Auracast audio streaming allows device connectivity across the range, from Galaxy Buds3 to hearing aids, by way of QR codes, and repair center visits become easy via NFC-enabled support tools. The updated reminder app organizes your trips and works, still, with voice instructions. Quick Share now supports one-tap file sharing via the quick settings panel.

With Samsung beginning the beta program, users are invited to join from the Members app and be among the first to experience the new generation of Galaxy AI.