Galaxy S25's One UI 8 beta could be imminent
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Samsung has unveiled plans to roll out its latest mobile operating system, One UI 8, built on Android 16, in the summer of 2025. The tech giant announced the beta version of the new OS through its Members app, indicating an imminent release.
The forthcoming release aligns with Samsung's previous confirmation of Android 16 for their Galaxy devices this summer. The One UI 8 beta is expected to coincide with the launch of the next generation of foldable smartphones.
Initial reports suggest that the banner announcing the new beta was spotted on the Members app for various Samsung devices across regions like the U.S., Germany, Poland, and India. It seems that the latest Galaxy S25 series will be the first to receive the update, with older devices being eligible for it after the rollout begins.
Samsung has detailed steps for beta testers to prepare for the installment of the upcoming version. This announcement follows the recent Android Show where Samsung reaffirmed plans to provide Android 16 for its devices this summer.
Ahead of the beta release, some individuals had a sneak peek of the One UI 8 features, hinting at an audio upgrade to the Now Brief from One UI 7. Dubbed Audio Brief, the new feature will provide personalized daily summaries in audio format, featuring weather updates and other suggested content.
Additionally, leaks suggest that the One UI 8 beta will introduce a redesigned weather app with 3D avatars that react to weather forecasts and enhanced animations and realistic backgrounds.
Stay tuned for more updates as we await the launch of the One UI 8 beta this summer.
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- One UI 8, based on Android 16, is set to be released this summer for several Samsung devices, including the Galaxy S25 series.
- The beta program for One UI 8 is expected to commence later in May.
- Notable features expected in One UI 8 include an audio upgrade to Now Brief and a redesigned weather app with 3D avatars.
- Eligible devices for One UI 8 include the Galaxy S Series (S25 Edge, S25, S24, S23, S22 series), Galaxy Z Series (Z Fold and Z Flip series, including Z Fold/Flip 6/5/4, Z Fold 7, and Z Flip 7), Galaxy Tab Series (Tab S10, S9, S8), and certain A-Series models.
The beta version of One UI 8, an upcoming mobile operating system from Samsung, based on Android 16, is expected to commence in late May for the Galaxy S25 series and other eligible devices like the S Series, Z Series, Tab Series, and certain A-Series models. One of the anticipated features in One UI 8 is an audio upgrade to the Now Brief, which will provide personalized daily summaries in audio format, featuring weather updates and other suggested content.
