Samsung has officially launched the One UI 8 beta program in India, bringing the next big update to its Galaxy S25 series—S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra. This new software is built on Android 16 and developed closely with Google, marking a significant leap by integrating advanced AI features directly into the user experience.
One UI 8’s highlight is its “intelligent multimodality,” meaning the system can understand and combine voice, visual, and text inputs seamlessly. This allows the phone to respond more naturally and intuitively, knowing what you’re looking at or watching, and offering smarter, context-aware assistance.
While the beta is out now for the Galaxy S25 lineup in select regions (including India, US, UK, Germany, and South Korea), the official stable release is set to debut on Samsung’s foldable flagship phones—the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7—expected in Q3 2025. These foldables will showcase the full AI-driven vision Samsung has been developing, with One UI 8 tailored to leverage their unique form factors.
Key features of One UI 8 include:
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Multimodal AI capabilities: Personalized and context-aware AI interactions to simplify everyday tasks.
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Optimized UI: Redesigned for different device types, especially foldables and tablets, boosting multitasking and overall ease of use.
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Enhanced native apps: Updates to core apps like Reminder and Quick Share for smoother organization and sharing.
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Advanced connectivity: Support for Android 16’s Auracast feature, improving audio streaming for compatible hearing aids and earbuds.
For those keen to try One UI 8 early, you can sign up via the Samsung Members app. But since beta versions can have bugs or glitches, Samsung advises backing up your data before installation.
In short, Samsung is gearing up for a smarter, more AI-integrated experience that will especially shine on its upcoming foldables, making them not just a hardware upgrade but a new software milestone too.
