The One UI 8 beta is great, but you shouldn’t try it (yet)

by dbadmin | May 29, 2025 | Android 16, Features, Samsung, Samsung One UI

The sudden release of the One UI 8 beta was a surprise to be sure, but a welcome one. It isn’t as significant an update as One UI 7, and the improvements refine rather than revolutionize the experience. Aside from the additions Samsung has made to One UI, there are...

Samsung’s One UI 8 Android 16 beta absolutely dunks on Google

by dbadmin | May 29, 2025 | Android 16, Features, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy S25, Samsung One UI

Samsung surprised us all this week by releasing the One UI 8 beta for the Galaxy S25 series, which is based on Android 16. Following the messy rollout of One UI 7 and Samsung’s track record of launching betas after Google has finalized a stable Android update, the...

Don’t panic: Google is still working on splitting Quick Settings, but it’ll be optional

by dbadmin | May 28, 2025 | Android 16, Authority Insights, News

Google is developing a new, optional split design for Android’s Quick Settings and notifications panels, separating them into distinct pages. This “separate” view will require swiping from the top right for Quick Settings and top left for notifications, contrasting...

Secure Folder on One UI 8 is easier to use and safer than ever

by dbadmin | May 28, 2025 | Android 16, News, Samsung, Samsung One UI

With One UI 8, Samsung will ask you to re-enroll fingerprints for Secure Folder biometric access. Apps moved to your Secure Folder can now be easily hidden from the rest of your phone. Samsung’s implementing a new Quick Settings button for immediately hiding all...

I tried One UI 8 and it’s the update One UI 7 should have been

by dbadmin | May 28, 2025 | Android 16, Features, Samsung, Samsung One UI

One UI 7 was one of the messiest updates Samsung has had in recent history. It was delayed multiple times, and even the Galaxy S25, which was supposed to launch with a stable One UI 7 build, was missing features until it was updated two months later. Needless to say,...

Samsung’s One UI 8 beats Google to the punch with new 90:10 multitasking split

by dbadmin | May 28, 2025 | Android 16, News, Samsung, Samsung One UI

Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Samsung’s first One UI 8 beta for Galaxy S25 introduces an advanced split-screen feature using a new 90:10 split ratio. This 90:10 split ratio allows apps to occupy a lot of screen real estate, and lets users quickly...