Essential Information
- The One UI 8 beta, based on Android 16, has debuted through Samsung’s Members app, indicating that a public release is on the horizon.
- Samsung has confirmed that Android 16 will be available for Galaxy devices this summer, suggesting that the One UI 8 launch will coincide with the introduction of their upcoming foldable smartphones.
- The announcement was spotted on the Members app for Galaxy S25 users across regions including the U.S., Germany, Poland, and India.
While One UI 7 continues to be distributed to select older Galaxy devices in various regions, Samsung appears to be preparing for a swift introduction of the next version, beginning with a beta phase.
An official notice from Samsung via its Members app highlights the approaching release of the One UI 8 beta based on Android 16. It provides instructions for testers aiming to install the upcoming beta.
As noted by Tarun Vats on X, the banner has begun appearing for Galaxy phone users in Korea, Germany, the U.K., Poland, and India (I also noticed it on my Galaxy S24 Ultra). This suggests the One UI 8 beta will soon become available for the new Galaxy S25 series, with earlier models likely to receive it shortly after the initial beta rollout.
This latest news follows the recent Android Show from Google, during which Samsung confirmed that its Galaxy devices would receive Android 16 “this summer.” The timing suggests the update will coincide with the anticipated launch of Galaxy foldables, likely taking place in the summer, in line with previous releases.
Exciting news!! The new Beta Program page is now live in the Samsung Members app for Germany & Korea! No registrations yet — but we’re getting very close 👀 pic.twitter.com/3CGV5nDxP0May 23, 2025
In addition, prior to the official beta release, some users have had the opportunity to test One UI 8, which hints at multiple new features for the Android-16-based operating system. A standout addition includes an audio upgrade to the Now Brief feature introduced in One UI 7, now called Audio Brief. This will provide users with a personalized daily summary, covering weather and other suggested content in audio format.
Recent leaks also suggest One UI 8 will debut a completely redesigned weather app. This new version will feature interactive 3D avatars responsive to weather conditions, complete with enhanced visuals such as jackets, caps, and umbrellas. The weather app is expected to boast superior animations and more realistic backgrounds compared to previous versions.
While One UI 8 promises to bring many more enhancements, we’ll need to wait for the beta launch to explore its full potential.