Samsung One UI 8.5 Update: Galaxy S26 Series Gets First Access With AI Features and Quick Share
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Summary
Samsung's One UI 8.5 update, built on Android 16 QPR2, introduces new features including improved family sharing, enhanced security measures, generative AI tools, and Quick Share AirDrop support. The update first rolls out to the Galaxy S26 series (S26, S26+, S26 Ultra) and will expand to older devices like the Galaxy S23 and Z Fold5.
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The biggest new features One UI 8.5 added to Galaxy Phones are pretty darn exciting.
First available for the latest in the Galaxy series, including the Galaxy 26, S26+, and S26 Ultra, the rollout is set to expand to other phones
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