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The Samsung has launched the beta version of One UI 8, the company’s model for Android 16, this Wednesday (28). The novelty was made available on Galaxy S25, Plus, and Ultra devices located in the United Kingdom, Germany, and South Korea, with no forecast for arrival in Brazil.

• One UI 8 with Android 16 will bring improvements to the Now Bar
• The new visual of Android 16 is released for some cell phones in test version

About the official launch of One UI 8, Samsung informed in a statement that the new model will debut in the third quarter of 2025 for regions in the northern hemisphere.

“Thanks to the partnership between Samsung and Google, One UI 8 will premiere on Samsung’s new foldable devices this summer and will be gradually expanded to more Galaxy devices,” the company indicated.

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What are the main features of One UI 8?

One UI 8 promises to bring advanced personalization, improved artificial intelligence, and greater integration between Galaxy ecosystem devices. See some of the expected features:

1. Now Brief dictated

The Now Brief, One UI 8’s feature that provides essential day-to-day information, will offer even more personalized insights and suggestions, according to Samsung’s statement.

The Android Authority portal found references to a new feature called “Now Listen”, which tends to dictate daily summary data. Thus, it will not be necessary to read the information on the device’s screen – just connect the phone or turn up the volume and hear it.

2. Improved Now Bar

According to Samsung, the Now Bar will also be improved to offer a more personalized experience. According to leaks, the feature will gain a warning for the use of the “Do Not Disturb” function and a shortcut to see call details.

3. Log Video Recording

The Log video recording feature, which improves light capture for more realistic color finals, is already available for the S25 and S24 lines and will be expanded.

4. Audio transmission via Auracast

Auracast will allow the device to transmit audio via Bluetooth. Thus, the feature will make audio connections via QR code reading and sharing, and enable devices such as Galaxy Buds 3 and hearing aids to participate in a shared audio stream.

When will One UI 8 be launched?

Samsung stated in its statement that One UI 8 will be launched in the third quarter, only in the northern hemisphere>, with no forecast for arrival in Brazil.

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