Samsung Expands One UI 8.5 Beta to More Galaxy Devices

Samsung has expanded its One UI 8.5 beta program to include a wider range of Galaxy devices, delivering advanced Galaxy AI features previously limited to the latest models. The updates, based on Android 16, are now reaching the Galaxy S24 series, S25 FE, Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Z Fold 6, and Z Flip 6, with the S25 series on its ninth beta build. This rollout signals that a stable version could arrive soon, potentially starting April 30 in South Korea for the S25 lineup and expanding internationally from May 4.

The latest betas introduce several AI enhancements designed to improve productivity and creativity. Call Screening allows the device to answer unknown calls automatically and provide real-time transcripts, helping users manage spam without interruption. Creative Studio offers tools for generative image editing and custom sticker creation directly in the Gallery app. Photo Assist has been refined to simplify object removal and background filling in photos. Additionally, Audio Eraser now supports third-party applications such as WhatsApp, Instagram, YouTube, and Netflix, enabling noise reduction like wind interference in videos recorded outside the native camera.