Samsung has announced its intentions to broaden the availability of its One UI 8 beta program to a wider range of Galaxy phones, tablets, and smartwatches. Starting on August 11th, the beta will initially be accessible to users of the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Galaxy Z Flip 6 in select regions such as the U.S., U.K., India, and South Korea. Over the following weeks, Samsung will extend the beta to include additional devices like the Galaxy S23 lineup, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Tab S10 series, and budget devices like the Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A35 5G. Interested individuals can sign up for the beta through the Samsung Members app.
This update marks a significant step towards enhancing the intelligence of Galaxy devices. Samsung is introducing multimodal AI features that allow users to interact with their devices through a variety of input methods, including voice, touch, images, and text. These features aim to make the user experience more natural and convenient for everyday tasks.
In spite of some challenges, such as a reported pause in One UI 8 testing on the Galaxy S25 due to stability issues, Samsung is confident in the progress of the beta rollout for older devices. The company's commitment to expanding the beta to a wider range of devices demonstrates its dedication to providing innovative and user-friendly software updates.
One UI 8 beta will soon be available on more devices. | Image credit — Samsung
Samsung also has plans to introduce the One UI 8 Watch software to a wider range of its smartwatches later this year, building on design enhancements and new health features already available for the Galaxy Watch 8. Specific models eligible for this update have not been disclosed yet.
This expanded beta rollout signifies Samsung's commitment to providing users with cutting-edge features and improvements to enhance their overall experience. By inviting a broader audience to test One UI 8, Samsung hopes to gather valuable feedback and insights to refine the software before its stable public release.
