🚨 Samsung Officially Launches One UI 8 Beta! 🚨

The next era of Galaxy AI is here. Say hello to One UI 8, kicking off with the Galaxy S25, S25+ & S25 Ultra 📱✨

The first major UI built on Android 16, this is Samsung’s most personalized and AI-forward software experience to date.

🧠 Smarter Galaxy AI - Reimagined

One UI 8 supercharges your device with:

✅ Multimodal AI - Understands what you’re seeing or doing for seamless contextual assistance

✅ UX tailored by form factor - Whether it’s a phone or foldable, get a layout that works best

✅ Proactive suggestions - Personalized tips based on your daily routine

Introducing:

🔹 Now Bar: Context-aware insights at a glance

🔹 Now Brief: Curated AI summaries to keep you productive

🔐 AI runs on-device or via cloud with full transparency using Samsung Knox Vault - privacy-first as always.

🎧 New Tools for Daily Convenience

🔊 Auracast Audio Sharing - Broadcast audio to multiple Galaxy Buds or hearing aids via QR scan. No manual pairing needed.

🛠️ NFC & QR Support Registration - Faster support at Samsung service centers. Just scan & go, no paperwork!

📝 Reminder App Overhaul - Manage, share, and voice-record reminders with a redesigned UI. Perfect for trip planning or busy days.

📤 Quick Share Upgrade - Instantly send/receive files from Quick Settings with one tap!

🌍 Availability

✅ Beta starts today in:
🇺🇸 United States
🇰🇷 South Korea
🇩🇪 Germany
🇬🇧 United Kingdom

❌ Currently not available in 🇮🇳 India.

Devices:
• Galaxy S25
• Galaxy S25+
• Galaxy S25 Ultra

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📌 TL;DR:

• First Android 16 + One UI 8 combo 💥
• AI that knows you
• Better sharing, reminders, support & audio control
• Beta live now for S25 series (in 4 countries)

Meanwhile, the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 will ship with One UI 8 right out of the box.

Samsung
Suffix ➡️ CodeCountry/Region

N➡️ South Korea
U ➡️ United States (carrier-locked)
U1 ➡️United States (factory unlocked)
W ➡️Canada
E/DS ➡️Asia/Africa (general) Dual SIM DS
M ➡️ Latin America
0 ➡️China (mainland)
C ➡️ China (tablets) / Rakuten Mobile (Japan)
B➡️ India, International 5G
F ➡️ India, International 4G/LTE
H➡️ International 3G
X➡️ Live Demo Unit / Dual SIM models (e.g., /DS)
S ➡️SK Telecom (South Korea)
K➡️ KT Corporation (South Korea)
L ➡️ LG Uplus (South Korea)
D ➡️ NTT Docomo (Japan)
J ➡️ au by KDDI (Japan)
Z ➡️ SoftBank Mobile (Japan)
ZA/ZC ➡️ USA/Canada TV model numbers
Q ➡️Japan (factory unlocked)

Midrangers that will get One UI 8

• Galaxy A
A56, A36, A26, A16 & A06
A55, A35, A25 & A15
A54, A34 & A24
A73, A53 & A33

M & F equivalents of these devices will also get the update

• Galaxy Tab
Tab S10 FE & S9 FE
Tab S6 Lite 2024
Tab A9 Plus & A9

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The Official Google Store, now selling in India!

Google has started selling its Pixel phones, smartwatches, earbuds, accessories etc directly on Google Store in India instead of relying only 3rd party retailers like Flipkart.

The Google Store also supports UPI Payment alongside offering Instant Bank Discounts and No-Cost EMI Plans. You can also enjoy Google Store discounts (ending 30th June), earn Google Store Credit, and get Instant Cashback with your Pixel purchase for a limited-time.

Google Store Exchange Program:
In partnership with Cashify – “Exchange Bonus to reduce the cost of your new Pixel. As part of our launch offer, you’ll also get an extra bonus added to your device’s exchange value.”

There’s also “Pixel Price Promise":
“If you find a better price at a selected retail partner (Flipkart, Croma or Reliance Store) or on Google Store within the return period, you may be eligible for a partial refund.”
Read about Price Match T&Cs here.

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