Overview
- The company confirmed the stable One UI 8 rollout will begin in September, with the Galaxy S25 series first, followed by other eligible models in phases.
- Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 already ship with One UI 8 based on Android 16, serving as the launch hardware for the new software.
- Samsung has released five public betas for the Galaxy S25 lineup, and reports point to a sixth beta appearing on company servers as final polish continues.
- Leaked details indicate Beta 6 will add Call Captions for live, on‑screen transcription during phone calls, plus a Now Brief option that can read summaries aloud and a quicker Audio Eraser control in Gallery.
- Samsung highlights platform work with Google that enabled Android 16 integration, alongside enhancements such as a revamped DeX, a redesigned Quick Share, and expanded Knox protections.