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Samsung Launches One UI 8.5 with AI, Quick Share

5/7/2026

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Samsung began rolling out the One UI 8.5 update on May 6, 2026, an Android 16-based release that adds design tweaks, the “Now Nudge” AI, and Quick Share.
It also adds a Quick Panel, a lock-screen layout matching wallpaper, Auracast Bluetooth, an improved Weather widget, screen recording, and better power-saving.
Rollout begins with Galaxy S25 series and Edge, adding S24, Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and Tab S11/S10 in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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Story summary

Samsung began rolling out the One UI 8.5 update on May 6, 2026, an Android 16-based release that adds design tweaks, the “Now Nudge” AI, and Quick Share.
It also adds a Quick Panel, a lock-screen layout matching wallpaper, Auracast Bluetooth, an improved Weather widget, screen recording, and better power-saving.
Rollout begins with Galaxy S25 series and Edge, adding S24, Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and Tab S11/S10 in North America, Europe, and Asia.