🌟 Samsung Launches One UI 8 Beta with AI-Powered Features
May 2025 — Samsung officially launched its One UI 8 beta program this Thursday, bringing a host of new features driven by artificial intelligence to its Galaxy smartphones. The beta is currently available for Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra users in the US, UK, Germany, and South Korea.
🔍 What’s New in One UI 8?
🤖 AI-Driven Experiences
1. AI Select
Smart suggestions based on on-screen content. Whether you want to create a GIF from a video or turn an image into wallpaper, AI Select makes it easier than ever.
2. Now Brief
Get a personalized daily digest of the weather, events, and news—right on your lock screen—powered by the new Now Bar.
3. Writing Assist
AI-enhanced tools to help write messages, translate content, and adjust tone or formality—all directly from the Samsung keyboard.
🎨 Creative AI Tools
4. Sketch to Image
Draw or describe something, and the AI will turn it into a stylized image using watercolor, cartoon, or other artistic modes.
5. Generative Edit
Use AI to remove objects from photos, expand backgrounds, or intelligently resize elements in your images.
💼 Productivity & Customization Enhancements
6. New Split Screen Mode
Easily drag and snap apps into split view for seamless multitasking—perfect for work and productivity.
7. Revamped Reminders App
Organize and share lists with new design and better sync support.8. Refined Quick Share Interface
Send files faster and more intuitively with a redesigned sharing menu.
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🎧 Expanded Device Features
9. Auracast Support
Broadcast audio from your phone to Galaxy Buds 3 or hearing aids—ideal for public audio systems, announcements, and more.
📱 Supported Devices and Availability
The beta is now open to Galaxy S25 series users in the US, UK, Germany, and South Korea. Users can enroll via the Samsung Members app. A stable public release is expected later this summer, likely aligned with the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7.
🗓️ Timeline
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May 2025: Beta released to select markets.
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Summer 2025: Public rollout expected with Galaxy Z series launch.
✨ Final Thoughts
One UI 8 represents a major leap in user experience, putting artificial intelligence at the heart of Samsung’s mobile software strategy. From smarter multitasking to AI-enhanced creativity, Samsung is clearly aiming to set a new standard in Android UX.
