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Samsung's One UI 8.5 Transforms Bixby into Smart AI Assistant

2/23/2026

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Samsung's One UI 8.5 update enhances Bixby into an intuitive AI agent and could become a vital tool for Galaxy users.
The update lets users issue natural language commands and enables Bixby to manage device settings.
Bixby can conduct real-time web searches without switching apps, showing hotel recommendations for Seoul directly in the interface.
The feature is available in select markets, including Germany, India, and the United States.

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Story summary

Samsung's One UI 8.5 update enhances Bixby into an intuitive AI agent and could become a vital tool for Galaxy users.
The update lets users issue natural language commands and enables Bixby to manage device settings.
Bixby can conduct real-time web searches without switching apps, showing hotel recommendations for Seoul directly in the interface.
The feature is available in select markets, including Germany, India, and the United States.