Samsung Releases Free One UI 8.5 Upgrade To Millions Of Galaxy Phones
Samsung is rolling out its One UI 8.5 software update, built on Android 16, to a wider range of Galaxy phones, including older flagships and mid-range models. While newer devices like the Galaxy S24 series and above receive advanced AI tools such as Audio Eraser and Creative Studio, older models like the Galaxy S23 series and A-series phones will not get these specific features. However, Galaxy S23 users will benefit from an upgraded Bixby powered by Perplexity AI, which offers enhanced natural language understanding for device control. AI
IMPACT Wider availability of AI features on existing Samsung phones, though with tiered access based on device model.