Samsung Unveils One UI 8: A Smarter, Faster Update Built for Foldables and AI
All the Key Features, AI Enhancements, and Rollout Details From Galaxy Unpacked
One UI 8 Debuts at Galaxy Unpacked
At the latest Unpacked event, Samsung officially introduced One UI 8, its new Android 16-based software update.
- This marks a major shift in Samsung’s update strategy: for the first time ever, Samsung is launching two OS upgrades in a single year, keeping pace with Google’s accelerated Android development.
- Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 will ship with One UI 8 out of the box, following the S25 series’ example—making these devices the first to get the update.
Key One UI 8 Features: What’s New?
- Smoother, More Polished UI:
- Refined interface design, enhanced animations, and faster transitions for a premium, modern feel.
- AI-Powered Personalization:
- One UI 8 is Samsung’s most intelligent yet, introducing a multimodal AI agent that seamlessly blends large-screen multitasking with tools that anticipate user needs.
- Galaxy AI Result View: Lets users see AI-generated content in a floating window or split view for more productive multitasking.
- Gemini Live integration: Enables real-time, natural conversations with Google’s Gemini AI and on-the-fly information from your phone.
- Smarter Multitasking:
- Enhanced drag-and-drop of AI-created images and text directly between apps using Multi-Window.
- Improved Drawing Assist and Writing Assist for creative and productivity tasks.
- Now Brief and the Now Bar get smarter, surfacing relevant info and notifications at the right moment.
- Foldables Exclusive:
- New capabilities for cover and internal screens, making the experience smoother and more integrated for foldable device users.
Security and Privacy Upgrades
- Samsung Knox receives upgrades with more settings and controls, raising the bar for mobile device security.
- More granular privacy alerts, security recommendations, and faster patching of vulnerabilities.
Rollout and Update Policy
- Available immediately on Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 (launch devices).
- Samsung has yet to announce the full rollout schedule for previous Galaxy devices. (Stay tuned—details are expected soon.)
Why One UI 8 Matters
- It signals Samsung’s commitment to faster updates and smarter features, keeping Galaxy users on the cutting edge.
- Focus on AI, security, and foldable optimization positions Samsung ahead in the evolving Android ecosystem.
- Users get a more personalized, secure, and seamless experience—whether using a phone, tablet, or foldable.
