One UI 8: One UI is, of course, Samsung’s integrated software platform, crafted to make our daily routines simpler and boost productivity on Galaxy devices. What’s particularly exciting about this launch is the strong partnership between Samsung and Google. Thanks to their close collaboration, One UI 8 is set to make its grand debut on Samsung’s newest Samsung Foldables this summer. From there, it will progressively roll out to a wider range of Galaxy devices, ensuring more users can enjoy a richer, more personalized mobile experience powered by the very latest version of Android 16.
This tight-knit working relationship saw Samsung and Google openly sharing their design systems and real-time feedback, truly speeding up software development. This joint effort played a key role in making One UI 8 one of the very first UI platforms to adopt Android 16. It’s not just launching with new foldables; the arrival of One UI 8 also signals a new rhythm for Samsung’s software evolution, bringing significant user experience (UX) and AI advancements. You can get an immediate taste of this innovation by signing up for the One UI 8 beta program, which is kicking off today for the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra in Germany, Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Personalized AI for Smarter Interactions
The full official rollout of One UI 8 promises an even smarter and more convenient everyday experience by building upon and enhancing the Galaxy AI features first seen in the Galaxy S25 series. This intelligent experience is driven by three core elements: powerful One UI 8 multimodal AI capabilities, a UX carefully tailored for different device form factors, and proactive, One UI 8 personalized AI suggestions. The intelligent multimodality allows for natural, fluid communication with AI that actually understands what you’re looking at or watching in real-time. The optimized UX ensures that daily productivity and efficiency are boosted across the unique range of Galaxy products. Furthermore, One UI 8 will learn your context, offering suggestions that seamlessly support your unique daily routine. Features like ‘Now Bar’ and ‘Now Brief’ will deliver even more customized insights and suggestions, helping you stay on top of tasks with curated AI information.
This sophisticated, personalized AI experience isn’t built without robust security. Samsung Knox Vault, for instance, uses a dedicated secure processor and memory to isolate sensitive data, protecting your personal information from both physical and remote access. Crucially, One UI 8 also provides clear settings where you can choose to process data solely on your device. This is important because many Galaxy AI experiences currently use a mix of on-device and cloud-based AI processing. With transparency and user choice at its heart, One UI 8 new features aim to deliver an exceptional personalized AI experience without compromising your privacy.
Enhancing Everyday Convenience with One UI 8
Beyond its groundbreaking AI, One UI 8 also introduces several convenient and intuitive tools designed to make your daily mobile interactions even more seamless. ‘Auracast’, a broadcast audio technology based on Bluetooth LE Audio, will enable effortless audio connections via QR code scanning and sharing. This means multiple Auracast-compatible devices, like Galaxy Buds3 and certain hearing aids, can join a shared audio stream without the hassle of complex manual setups. Moreover, getting customer support at repair centers will become much faster and more convenient, thanks to QR- and NFC-enabled support directly accessible through your Samsung Account. You can now register for service simply by scanning a QR code or tapping with NFC, reducing wait times and simplifying service requests.
The ‘Reminder’ app is also getting some thoughtful updates, making it a more convenient tool, especially for travelers. If you’re planning a family trip to New York, for example, you can manage all your trip-related reminders in one central place within the app, presented with a user-friendly interface. You’ll also be able to share to-do lists for your trip with just a single tap. And when your hands are full (like after a shopping spree!), you can simply use your voice to add reminders on the go.
Finally, sharing memories with loved ones will be even easier with an enhanced ‘Quick Share’ feature. A single tap on the Quick Share button in the Quick settings panel will let you instantly send and receive files, simplifying communication.
If you’re eager to be among the first to experience its power, head over to the Samsung Members app to sign up for the beta program.
