Samsung Extends S26 AI Features to S24, S25 via One UI 8.5

Samsung announced plans to extend several new Galaxy AI features from its recently launched Galaxy S26 series to older flagship devices, including the Galaxy S25 and S24 models, through the upcoming One UI 8.5 software update. The move addresses user concerns about feature exclusivity and underscores the company's commitment to supporting existing customers without requiring hardware upgrades.

The features, initially debuted on the S26 lineup, include Call Screening, which uses an AI assistant to answer incoming calls, transcribe conversations in real time, and provide details on the caller's name and purpose, allowing users to decide whether to respond. Another addition is the Advanced Audio Eraser, accessible via the Quick Panel, enabling users to selectively reduce unwanted sounds during video playback on apps like YouTube or Netflix. For creative tasks, Creative Studio will allow generation of custom profile cards, wallpapers, and stickers from text prompts or doodles, though it may require an S Pen stylus and thus be limited to Ultra models. An enhanced Photo Assist tool will support intuitive image editing through text commands, such as merging elements from multiple...