Samsung's One UI 8.5 debuts with Galaxy S26 series
Samsung is rolling out One UI 8.5 with the Galaxy S26 series in early 2026, and a public beta lands this November.
The big highlight? A revamped lock screen music widget that puts bold album art front and center, with smooth transitions as you switch tracks—perfect for anyone who loves their music looking as good as it sounds.
Other highlights of One UI 8.5
Beyond the music widget glow-up, One UI 8.5 brings customizable quick settings (move your widgets around!), cool 3D app icons, and a bottom search bar for easier one-handed use.
There's also smarter call screening with transcripts and spam filtering, plus a sensitive content filter for your photos.
When to expect the update?
Expect privacy upgrades like Private Display, and intelligent network switching for better connectivity.
After the S26 launch, the update rolls out to more Galaxy devices in the months after—keeping Samsung users in step with Google Pixel and iPhone fans when it comes to AI-powered features and user experience.