Samsung One UI 8 Beta 2 update launched: Will this update be available in India? Here is what you need to know
With hints of a significant feature update, tech aficionados are giddy as the beta launches in important markets. Samsung seems to be changing its software cycle from last-minute updates to a summer launch rhythm, with foldable devices leading the way.
Wondering? Discover why One UI/8 might be a game-changer for how we use our phones by reading on.
Samsung One UI 8 Beta 2 update launched in which countries?
One UI 8, which was created closely with Google, is one of the first user interfaces that use Android 16. With intentions to spread to other regions like India and Poland, the beta first targets the Galaxy S25 series in a few countries: Germany, South Korea, the UK, and the US.
Smarter, multimodal AI at the core
Its core is a greatly improved multimodal AI that provides context-aware help based on what users see or do. Proactive insights and more seamless user interactions are provided by features like Now Bar and Now Brief.
Innovations in UX and productivity
With features like split-screen multitasking, a revamped Reminder app, quicker Quick Share, and Auracast compatibility for multi-device audio streaming, One UI 8 improves everyday usage.
Tools for privacy, stability, and feedback
Users will gain access to new feedback options for features like Interpreter, improved privacy (via Samsung Knox Vault), and an early bug-fixing beta program. With stability enhancements for the S25 series, Samsung has already launched Beta 2, which is currently accessible in India.
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