Samsung Rebrands Browser in One UI 8.5 Update

Samsung has rebranded its mobile web browser from Samsung Internet to Samsung Browser as part of the One UI 8.5 software update, introducing visual enhancements and new artificial intelligence features to improve user experience on Galaxy devices.

The update, now rolling out to compatible Samsung smartphones and tablets, features a refreshed interface aligned with One UI 8.5's design language. Tabs are positioned at the bottom of the screen for easier navigation, with an expandable list view that allows users to toggle between synced tabs from desktop browsers, device-specific tabs, and private Secret mode tabs. The menu has shifted to a vertical orientation, providing streamlined access to settings, extensions, and accessibility options such as text resizing, zooming, and page readout. Users can customize the interface by rearranging menu items, repositioning the address bar, and selecting from multiple search engines including Google, Yahoo, Bing, and DuckDuckGo. Extension support remains available, though limited compared to desktop browsers, enabling add-ons like ad blockers.

A key addition in this version is Galaxy AI integration, which offers webpage summaries,...