Samsung has launched One UI 8, its updated version of its custom Android skin which holds some fun new features, design updates, and performance upgrades.
Your experience on whatever smartphone you’re using (Galaxy S, Z Fold, A series) will be seamless, fluid, and intelligent with the new update. In our upcoming guide, we will discuss what’s new in Samsung One UI 8, the main features and benefits, devices eligible, and to some extent if it is worth updating.
1. Updated and Smoother Design
One of the larger improvements in Samsung One UI 8, is the better areas of visual and design. Specifically, the platform feels lighter and now loads with a smoother animation transition and better looking icons. Samsung paid some attention to the static day-to-day interactions, namely the animation systems and gesture navigation to make your experience more frictionless.
Some improved specific areas are:
The app icons are better redesigned.
System apps now have better color themes uniformity and similar look and feel as other apps.
Faster and smoother scrolling experience.
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2. AI-Powered Personalization
Samsung has integrated AI-driven features in One UI 8 to make devices more personalized. From wallpapers to widgets, the system adapts to your usage pattern.
AI-powered upgrades:
Smart suggestions for apps and settings.
AI wallpapers that change dynamically.
Improved Text Prediction and Auto-Corrections on Samsung Keyboard.
3. Improved Privacy and Security
With privacy as a key priority, One UI 8 comes with a variety of new features to improve how users can access their information.
New security features:
Privacy Dashboard: An easy overview of apps accessing your location, camera, and mic.
Improved taskbar specifically for foldable devices.
One-time permissions for sensitive data.
4. Multitasking Made Easy
Samsung continues to improve productivity with better multitasking tools. On larger displays like the Galaxy Z Fold, multitasking becomes even more powerful.
Multitasking upgrades:
Improved Split Screen and Pop-up View.
Drag-and-drop support across multiple apps.
Improved taskbar specifically for foldable devices.
5. Improved Battery and Performance Optimization
Everyone worries about battery, however One UI 8 has made sure your device will run longer with limited background activity.
Performance upgrades involve:
Smarter Battery Management with Adaptive power saving.
Reduced app background consumption.
Faster app launches and a better gaming experience.
6. Camera and Gallery Improvements
The camera experience is smarter in One UI 8 with AI improvements and better all in action gallery management.
Camera improvements:
Improved low light photography.
AI-based scene detection for better pictures.
Improved Gallery Search to quickly find photos.
7. Devices Supported by One UI 8
Samsung has indicated that the constellations of most of the devices sold within the last 3 years will support the upgrade.
Some notable devices to look for include:
Galaxy S24, S23, and S22 series
Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, and any previous generations
Galaxy A-series (certain models)
Galaxy Tab S9 tablet and S8 series
Conclusion
Samsung’s One UI 8, is more than a design refresh, but a full upgrade, enhancing everything in the smart phone experience including personalization, security, performance, and usability. If you have one of the supported devices, updating to One UI 8 will enhance the ability of your phone to do what it can do.
