Call screening, other AI features coming to Galaxy S25 with next One UI 8.5 beta - SamMobile
Samsung's Galaxy S25 just got four AI features that were supposed to be S26 exclusive. Call screening, on-device processing, free upgrade.
Why it matters
Samsung is accelerating AI feature rollouts to existing devices via software updates, signaling competitive pressure to match flagship AI capabilities across its installed base rather than reserve them for new hardware launches.
The key facts
10 to knowOne UI 8.5 beta bringing Galaxy S26 AI features to Galaxy S24 and S25
Call screening AI feature included in rollout
Free upgrade for existing Galaxy device owners
Features previously expected to be S26-exclusive now arriving early
Beta program expanding to more Galaxy devices
One UI 8.5 beta brings call screening AI to Galaxy S25
Features previously exclusive to Galaxy S26 now coming to S24 and older models
Free upgrade (no subscription required)
On-device processing (privacy angle)
Multi-device rollout across Galaxy line
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