In addition to broader UI redesign, Samsung's upcoming One UI 8.5 update could also bring a redesign for several system apps.

Android operating systems in 2025 are what individual phone brands make of them. Android 16 is publicly available as part of the Android Open Source Project, but it’s barebones, and brands like Google ...

With One UI 8 finally available in its earliest form, Samsung’s foundation has been laid for the next few updates until the final release. This update comes as Android 16 QPR1 launched a week prior, ...

Reminders is another neat offering from the Korean giant that blows Google's task management app out of the water. It has a ...

You can join the One UI 8.5 beta program by tapping the banner in the Samsung Members app. Post that, check for an update on your phone, and the 3.9GB ZYL8 firmware should appear for download.

Mobile operating systems have undergone remarkable transformations, with Android 16, iOS 18, and One UI 7 showcasing a blend of shared features and distinct innovations. While these platforms are ...

Google develops the open source Android operating system, and hardware makers like Samsung, OnePlus, Oppo, and Xiaomi build ...

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