Is your Galaxy phone slow? One UI 8.5 could make it feel more responsive

by dbadmin | Jan 14, 2026 | News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Samsung Galaxy S25, Samsung One UI

Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung is reportedly upgrading the kernel version on the Galaxy S25 with One UI 8.5 beta. When the said build reaches more users, they could experience a more responsive and fluid interface on their phones. The upgrade...

Samsung’s One UI 8.5 finally offers the wild unlock animations we’ve been waiting for

by dbadmin | Jan 14, 2026 | Good Lock, News, Samsung, Samsung One UI

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A new LockStar update introduces dynamic transition effects in One UI 8.5, replacing the standard static unlock. You get granular control over the animations, allowing you to tweak the speed, direction, distortion, and...

Samsung is borrowing a neat Pixel lock screen trick for One UI 8.5

by dbadmin | Jan 8, 2026 | News, Samsung, Samsung One UI

TL;DR One UI 8.5 includes new, Pixel-like weather effects for the lock screen. You’ll be able to add AI-generated weather effects to your lock screen wallpaper based on local weather conditions. Effects like rain or snowfall realistically move behind visible objects...

Breaking: Galaxy S25 series gets third One UI 8.5 beta release

by dbadmin | Jan 5, 2026 | News, Samsung, Samsung One UI

Credit: Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has released the third One UI 8.5 beta for the Galaxy S25 series, carrying the January 1, 2026, security patch. The update resolves issues including lock screen clock errors, gallery lagging during Live Effects, and...

Haven’t called your parents in a while? Your Galaxy phone may soon guilt you into making that call

by dbadmin | Jan 5, 2026 | News, Samsung, Samsung One UI

Credit: Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s One UI 8.5 can prompt you to “say hello to your family” if you haven’t contacted them in a while. The feature is apparently part of Now Brief and Now Bar and notes the number of days since you contacted a specific...

These rumored Galaxy S26 camera upgrades are looking increasingly likely

by dbadmin | Dec 23, 2025 | Authority Insights, News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy S26, Samsung One UI

TL;DR Last month a leak identified a few new features coming to Samsung’s Camera Assistant app. One UI 8.5 now show evidence backing up the idea of a new 24MP shooting option. The app is also preparing new HDR options for working with HDR10+. Is Samsung going to be...