Overview

• Samsung has begun official distribution of One UI 8, starting with the Galaxy S25 series in September before a broader phased rollout through late 2025.
• Built on Android 16, the update integrates Google’s Gemini Live and Circle to Search to deliver visual, audio and contextual assistance.
• New UX and productivity tools include the Now bar, Now Brief, floating AI results, Audio Eraser, Portrait Studio, Call Transcription and Interpreter, plus refreshed personalization options.
• Security upgrades feature Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection to isolate app data for AI workflows, Knox Matrix integration and a secure Wi‑Fi mode using post‑quantum cryptography.
• Eligible devices span recent Galaxy S and Z lines, multiple Galaxy Tab models from S8 to S10 and A‑series phones from Galaxy A33 up, with most updates expected between October and late November 2025.