Samsung rolls out One UI 8 on Android 16 starting with Galaxy S25

Samsung began rolling out its One UI 8 update, built on Android 16, in mid‑September 2025, starting with the Galaxy S25 series in South Korea and expanding to other markets this week. The staged release has since reached countries including India, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States, and Samsung says the update will continue to reach additional phones, foldables, tablets and watches over the coming months.

The update bundles Samsung’s latest multimodal AI features and several functional refinements rather than a sweeping visual overhaul. New capabilities highlighted by Samsung include deeper integration with large‑model services, expanded Galaxy AI tools such as faster on‑device responses and real‑time translation, an enhanced Now Bar and personalized Now Brief, improved multitasking and an upgraded Audio Eraser for cleaner recordings. Samsung has also rebuilt DeX on top of Android’s Desktop Mode, and introduced refinements to support larger and foldable screens. The release also carries a suite of privacy and device protections under Samsung’s Knox platform.

Rollout details vary by device and region. Early adopters who participated in beta programs typically...