Samsung Electronics has officially launched One UI 8, marking a significant advancement in the integration of multimodal AI capabilities into everyday life. This latest update is designed to enhance user experience across various device form factors, offering personalized, proactive suggestions that aim to simplify daily tasks. Starting this week, the rollout will commence with the Galaxy S25 series, followed by the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold6, Galaxy Z Flip6, Galaxy S24 FE, and other eligible models later this year.
One UI 8 brings forth a new level of personalization by recognizing user context and providing tailored recommendations that align with individual daily routines. As the Galaxy AI ecosystem matures, so does Samsung’s commitment to safeguarding user data. With One UI 8, advanced personalization features are coupled with state-of-the-art security measures, ensuring that user information remains protected. The new Bar2 feature displays real-time app activity and media playback directly on the Galaxy Z Flip’s FlexWindow, now further enhanced with support for additional third-party apps.
Additionally, the Brief3 functionality offers personalized daily updates, including traffic alerts, important reminders, and curated Samsung Moments, allowing users to easily reflect on their activities. Users can also receive tailored music and video suggestions based on their interests and subscriptions, along with health insights from their Galaxy Watch.
The introduction of Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection (KEEP) offers a new security architecture that protects the future of AI experiences within the Galaxy Personal Data Engine (PDE). KEEP creates encrypted, app-specific storage environments, ensuring that each application can only access its own sensitive data. Furthermore, Knox Matrix enhances security by automatically signing devices out of the Samsung Account if any serious risks are detected, sending notifications across connected devices to guide users on data protection.
Samsung has also upgraded its Secure Wi-Fi feature, incorporating post-quantum cryptography (PQC) to bolster network security against emerging threats and maintain robust privacy, even on public networks.
Powered by multimodal AI, One UI 8 revolutionizes the user experience across Galaxy devices. By integrating visual, auditory, and contextual intelligence, the interface streamlines daily interactions, making tasks more intuitive. The Gemini Live feature allows users to communicate naturally with AI that comprehends what they are watching or viewing in real-time, eliminating the need to switch between applications.
The Circle to Search with Google feature offers immediate assistance during gameplay by providing information about characters and strategies when users circle anything on the screen. This functionality also includes enhanced translation capabilities, allowing users to see real-time translations of text as they navigate through news articles and social media posts in their preferred language.
One UI 8 is engineered for versatility, with a user experience optimized for various Galaxy devices, including smartphones and tablets. The AI Results View feature displays AI-generated results in either a separate Split View or a Floating View, ensuring that original content remains visible. Thanks to the Galaxy AI Optimized for Large Screens, users can drag and drop AI-generated content directly into their workflow, enhancing productivity.
Creative tools like Drawing Assist and Writing Assist facilitate a smoother creative process, allowing users to move ideas and visuals effortlessly. The Gemini Live feature is also available on the Flip’s FlexWindow, enabling hands-free voice search for greater convenience.
Additional features include the Audio Eraser, which detects and removes unwanted background noise in videos and audio apps with a simple toggle. The new clock design adapts to the user's wallpaper, ensuring visibility without disrupting the image, and allows for customization of font thickness, size, and color.
With advanced customization options for the FlexWindow, users can create unique wallpapers based on recommendations and curated images from their gallery. The Portrait Studio tool captures vibrant images of pets and generates artistic portraits, while features like Call Captions convert spoken words into text during calls, enhancing communication in noisy environments.
Overall, One UI 8 represents a transformative step in making advanced AI technologies accessible and personalized for users, paving the way for a smarter and more convenient digital experience.
