Samsung has officially launched the One UI 8.5 beta program, introducing a fresh set of features designed to improve productivity, privacy, and cross-device functionality across Galaxy smartphones.
The update marks one of Samsung’s most significant software upgrades of 2025, bringing notable enhancements to Photo Assist, Quick Share, device protection, and wireless audio tools.
The standout improvement in One UI 8.5 is the upgraded Photo Assist, which now supports unlimited image generation. Users can create photos, apply continuous edits, and even access a detailed edit history, making the feature far more powerful for content creators and everyday users alike. These updates aim to offer a more intuitive and AI-driven photo-editing experience right from the Gallery app.
Samsung has also improved Quick Share, adding built-in face recognition. With this enhancement, the system can automatically suggest sharing photos with people who appear in them. This feature speeds up sharing workflows and makes collaborative photo handling much more seamless.
On the cross-device communication front, Samsung is expanding its ecosystem tools with updated Audio Broadcast and Storage Share support. Audio Broadcast lets users share audio with nearby Bluetooth LE Audio devices through Auracast technology. It also enables voice broadcasting via the phone’s microphone — a feature Samsung highlights as useful for guided tours, classrooms, presentations, and events.
Meanwhile, Storage Share allows Galaxy users to view and access files stored on other Galaxy devices — including tablets, TVs, and PCs — directly through the My Files app. This brings greater convenience and tightens Samsung’s multi-device integration.
The update also strengthens security with Theft Protection and Failed Authentication Lock, both aimed at protecting user data and preventing unauthorized access.
Samsung confirmed that the One UI 8.5 beta program is now available for the Galaxy S25 series in Germany, India, South Korea, Poland, the UK, and the U.S. Interested users can register for the beta through the Samsung Members app, where enrollment is now open.