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Samsung Opens One UI 8.5 Beta With Glassy Redesign on Galaxy S25

The trial release is limited to S25 phones in select markets, with a broader rollout expected alongside Galaxy S26 in 2026.

Overview

  • Hands-on reports point to iOS 26–style visuals, including floating controls, rounded navigation bars, subtle Gallery transparency, and raised Calculator buttons.
  • A revamped Quick Settings panel lets users rearrange sections and set brightness or volume sliders in portrait or landscape orientation.
  • Productivity tools expand with partial screen area recording, continuous Galaxy AI photo editing with an edit timeline, and a Storage Share feature for browsing files on nearby devices.
  • Security additions include Theft Protection plus a failed authentication lock that fully locks the phone after repeated incorrect biometrics or PIN attempts.
  • Early beta builds lack Single Take and Dual Recording in the camera app, which reviewers say could return before the stable release.