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TL;DR
- A leaked changelog suggests that One UI 8.5 will introduce major updates, including continuous AI image generation with Photo Assist, a smarter Bixby assistant, and enhanced battery-saving options.
- New connectivity tools such as Storage Share and enhanced Smart View access are included, alongside upgraded accessibility features, partial screen recording controls, and Quick Share improvements.
- One UI 8.5 beta program could begin on December 8 for the Galaxy S25 series, with a stable release expected to follow alongside the Galaxy S26 series next year.
Samsung’s One UI 8.5 update is expected to be a big update for Galaxy phones. While the first stable release is likely to arrive with the Galaxy S26 series early next year, Samsung typically runs a beta program for its current-gen flagship, allowing users to try out the update before its stable release. Leaks suggest that the One UI 8.5 beta program could begin as soon as December 8, and ahead of the date, an alleged changelog has now leaked.
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