US EditionSamsung Confirms Galaxy ‘Kill Switch’—This Changes Android
- Samsung launched the One UI 8 beta based on Android 16 this week for the Galaxy S25 series in the United States, South Korea, and Germany.
- This beta release follows delays in One UI 7 and aims to accelerate adoption aligning with Google's June 2025 Android 16 launch.
- One UI 8 introduces AI-powered personalization, new features like Reminder and Auracast, and enhancements to Game Booster including AI Mute, 4D Vibration, and Bluetooth microphone support.
- The beta also breaks functionality in five Good Lock modules and disables Google Wallet, prompting users not to install it on primary devices relying on mobile payments.
- Samsung aims to officially launch One UI 8 by summer 2025, likely aligning the release with the debut of its upcoming foldable smartphones, the seventh-generation Z Fold and Z Flip models, highlighting a strategic focus on delivering faster and more innovative software updates.
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Didn't get in on the One UI 8 beta? You'll have to wait for it to open up again
Samsung opened up registrations for its One UI 8 beta on Galaxy S25 devices on May 28. After only two days, the beta has already reached max capacity in the US. Those who missed the initial beta registration may have more opportunities in the future. The stable, public release of One UI 8 is expected around July with the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7. On May 28, Samsung opened up beta registrations for One UI 8 for Galaxy S25 series…
Didn’t get in on the One UI 8 beta? You’ll have to wait for it to open up again - WiredFocus
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung opened up registrations for its One UI 8 beta on Galaxy S25 devices on May 28. After only two days, the beta has already reached max capacity in the US. Those who missed the initial beta registration may have more opportunities in the future. The stable, public release of One UI 8 is expected around July with the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7. The first beta for One UI 8 has already re…
Samsung One UI 8 Beta Now Available for Select Devices
After a painfully slow rollout for One UI 7, which took months to reach many Galaxy devices, Samsung seems to be rethinking its update strategy. With One UI 8, the company is promising a “new rhythm” to its software releases, hinting at faster, more consistent updates across its ecosystem.That shift might already be underway. Samsung has now kicked off the One UI 8 beta, its next major Android skin based on Android 16, and the early rollout feel…
One UI 8 beta breaks some Good Lock modules and Google Wallet
Samsung has released the much-awaited One UI 8 beta this week. The beta firmware is currently available for the Galaxy S25 series only but the program will soon expand to cover other eligible devices as well. As is to be expected, the beta breaks some functionality on the device, with a new report highlighting that it renders some Good Lock modules and Google Wallet inoperable. Some teething issues are always expected with beta firmware Good …
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