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Samsung rolls out One UI 8.5 with tiered AI features to millions of Galaxy phones

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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.

RANK_REASON This is a software update rollout for existing consumer devices, not a new model release or core AI research.

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Samsung rolls out One UI 8.5 with tiered AI features to millions of Galaxy phones

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COVERAGE [3]

  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Janhoi McGregor, Senior Contributor ·

    Samsung Releases New Free Upgrade To Millions Of Galaxy Phones

    Samsung's One UI 8.5 rollout is now reaching Galaxy S23 and A-series phones globally. Here's what's included, what's missing, and how to check for the update.

  2. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Janhoi McGregor, Senior Contributor ·

    Samsung Releases Free One UI 8.5 Upgrade To Millions Of Galaxy Phones

    Samsung's One UI 8.5 rollout is now reaching Galaxy S23 and A-series phones globally. Here's what's included, what's missing, and how to check for the update.

  3. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    One UI 8.5 breaks dark mode on Samsung phones, but there’s a workaround The issue seems to affect a range of Galaxy devices including the S25 and S24. https://w

    One UI 8.5 breaks dark mode on Samsung phones, but there’s a workaround The issue seems to affect a range of Galaxy devices including the S25 and S24. https://www. androidauthority.com/one-ui-8- 5-update-dark-mode-broken-workaround-3670571/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # G…

    LINKS androidauthority.com/one-ui-8-5-update-da…

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