Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about cybersecurity, surveillance and privacy. There are too many ads on Android. Period. But there is also a ...

Samsung launched the One UI 8.5 Beta for the Galaxy S25 series, offering a preview of Android 16 features. The update introduces Storage Share for cross-device file access and a new Theft Protection ...

This new update is not all good news. Samsung has released its long-awaited One UI 8.5 beta for the Galaxy S25, “introducing new and easier ways to create, connect and stay safe.” And while the latest ...

The stable One UI 8.5 update has been rolling out since May 6, 2026, and it has already reached dozens of Galaxy devices.

Samsung has announced a stable version of One UI 8.5 alongside the Galaxy S26 series at today’s Unpacked event. The update brings a slew of AI upgrades, including improvements to Bixby and Now Brief.

The second One UI 8.5 beta build brings back Samsung’s Dual Rec and Single Take camera features. The first beta build of One UI 8.5 removed these modes. While they’re back now, Samsung is making it ...

After a small-ish Android 16 update, One UI 8.5 is now available in beta for select Samsung smartphones – here are some of the biggest and best new features. Over the past couple of years, Samsung has ...