Exciting New Features from the Galaxy S26 Coming to Older Models with One UI 8.5 Beta

As Samsung continues to enhance its software experience, the latest One UI 8.5 Beta updates reveal a treasure trove of features that will be making their way to older Galaxy flagship phones. While some users may feel overwhelmed by the continuous influx of updates, this latest build introduces several highly anticipated features that many have been eager to explore.

What's New in One UI 8.5 Beta

Owners of older Galaxy devices can look forward to S26 features coming with this update. Notably, the Galaxy S24 is set to receive innovative AI functionalities, such as Call Screening.

Call Screening

This Galaxy AI-powered feature enables your virtual assistant to handle incoming calls on your behalf, offering a live transcript of conversations. It's an effective method to avoid spam and unwanted calls.

Creative Studio and Photo Assist

The revamped Creative Studio and Photo Assist tools empower users to reinvent their pictures in various artistic styles. Additionally, you can create custom stickers and edit images using natural language commands. Access to Creative Studio is streamlined via the Edge Panel for quick and enhanced photo editing capabilities.

Audio Eraser

With the Audio Eraser feature, users can eliminate background noise from videos and enhance specific sounds. This tool is conveniently available within native applications like Voice Recorder and Gallery on various Galaxy devices.

AI Select

The AI Select function allows Samsung phone users to tap or draw on their screens to access features such as translation, GIF creation, Drawing Assist, and more.

Which Models Will Benefit?

Galaxy S25 owners are expected to see the end of the Beta period soon, paving the way for the One UI 8.5 update to reach the Galaxy S26 users without delay.

Looking Ahead

While initial software rollouts typically commence in South Korea, additional details regarding the specific release for that region have yet to be disclosed. International variants should anticipate their updates to drop around May 4, 2026. Meanwhile, Galaxy S24 owners can expect the Stable version of One UI 8.5 to be released shortly after the Galaxy S25 series gets its update.

The Galaxy S26 Experience is Expanding

The Galaxy S26 series has already launched with a stable One UI 8.5 build, and Samsung seems determined to extend the features and enhancements to earlier models without delay.