Samsung follows Apple’s lead by introducing AI-powered Notification Summaries in One UI 8.5, helping users cut through clutter and focus on what matters.
AI Is Coming to Your Notifications
Samsung is rolling out a powerful new feature—AI Notification Summaries—as part of its upcoming One UI 8.5 update, expected in the first half of 2026. This AI-driven tool will organize, prioritize, and summarize app alerts, reducing the noise of constant notifications.
- Designed to declutter your notification panel
- Uses AI to prioritize important alerts
- Summarizes grouped notifications from apps and services
First Look: Early Build Reveals the Feature
Early One UI 8.5 builds, leaked by Galaxy S25 Ultra users, reveal the interface of Notification Summaries. While the feature isn’t yet functional in beta, its UI and settings are already visible.
- A welcome pop-up introduces the feature after updating
- Users get options to customize notification behavior by app
- A dedicated settings menu lets you exclude apps from summaries
How It Works
The AI Notification Summaries tool is designed to be intelligent and user-friendly. Here’s how it aims to enhance your experience:
- Summarization: AI reviews and condenses multiple alerts into one digestible message
- Prioritization: Key updates (e.g., from messaging, banking, calendar) are shown more prominently
- Grouping: Notifications are bundled logically to create a cleaner, more manageable screen
It’s not just about removing clutter—it’s about making notifications useful.
Inspired by Apple, Optimized by Samsung
Apple first introduced Notification Summaries via Apple Intelligence, giving iPhone users smart alert management nearly two years ago. Samsung’s version looks to offer similar benefits, tailored for the Galaxy ecosystem.
- Samsung’s implementation will integrate deeply with One UI design
- Leverages Galaxy AI efforts already seen in features like Photo Assist and Live Translate
Customize Your Experience
Samsung allows users to control which apps use Notification Summaries:
- All apps are enabled by default
- Users can manually opt out apps via the settings
- AI continuously learns from usage to improve summary quality over time
This ensures the feature remains personalized and non-intrusive.
