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Samsung rolls out AI-powered One UI 8.5 to budget Galaxy phones

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Samsung is rolling out its One UI 8.5 update, which includes new AI features, to several of its most affordable Galaxy phones. Devices like the Galaxy A06 5G, M17, M16, M06, F06, A16, and M35 are receiving the update in India and Korea. While these budget phones gain a refreshed interface and improved Bixby powered by Perplexity AI, they will not receive the more advanced AI tools previously released for Samsung's premium models. AI

IMPACT Extends AI features to a wider range of consumer devices, potentially increasing user engagement with AI tools.

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

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Samsung rolls out AI-powered One UI 8.5 to budget Galaxy phones

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

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