Samsung’s next big update, One UI 8.5, is on the horizon. Early leaks hint that this won’t be just a visual tweak. From smarter AI tools to cleaner apps, it looks like Samsung wants your Galaxy phone to feel sharper and more personal. Here’s what caught our eye.
Control Panel Your Way
Finally, Samsung lets you tweak the quick settings panel however you want. Move toggles, remove buttons you never use, or add ones you hit every day. Small change? Maybe. But if you’re like most of us who swipe that panel dozens of times a day, it’s a welcome tweak. (Seriously, why didn’t they do this sooner?)
Apps That Don’t Feel Crowded
Phone, Gallery, and other core apps are getting a facelift. Menus are cleaner, features easier to find, and layouts make sense. Nothing flashy, but it makes your daily scrolling and dialing feel… well, smoother. For someone juggling calls, photos, and messages constantly, this is a subtle lifesaver.
DeX Gets Smarter
Samsung DeX — the feature that turns your phone into a mini desktop — now supports four separate desktops. Work, media, browsing, maybe even a gaming setup? You can switch between them without opening a single extra window. For power users, it’s a tiny but significant upgrade. For casual users… it’s kind of fun to play with.
Direct Voicemail
Missed a call? One UI 8.5 introduces direct voicemail. Callers can leave a message instantly, and you can even send calls straight to voicemail after a set time. Practical, simple, and probably something many will use more than they think — especially if your phone rings off the hook during busy days.
AI-Powered Photo Editing
Samsung’s AI tools are getting sharper. Remove objects, improve colors, or tweak lighting in seconds. For social media users, it’s a time-saver. For everyone else, it’s just a neat little bonus that makes photos look better without fuss. Sometimes, small details like this make the biggest difference in daily use.
Why It Matters
One UI 8.5 isn’t just cosmetic. It’s about making the phone feel smarter, faster, and more tailored. Individually, these tweaks seem minor. Together? They make a noticeable difference in everyday use. For markets like Greece, where phones are kept for several years, this update could be a real quality-of-life boost.
The update should roll out with the next Galaxy S series, and a beta could arrive as early as November 2025.
Five Key Takeaways
- Quick settings can now be fully customized.
- Core apps like Phone and Gallery have cleaner layouts.
- DeX supports up to four desktops for multitasking.
- Direct voicemail makes missed calls easier to handle.
- AI-powered photo editing saves time and improves images effortlessly.
Source from Gizchina
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