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Samsung's One UI 8 beta arrives on the Galaxy A55 and other mid-range models

Samsung's One UI 8 operating system, which adds a new interface and features on top of Android 16, has debuted its beta on the manufacturer's flagship smartphones, such as the recent Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 foldables, and the Galaxy S25. The system adds several artificial intelligence features and tools for assisting users on calls, recording videos, and capturing photos, among other new features.

Mid-range smartphones will also receive One UI 8, and beta testing has already begun. According to SammyGuru, the manufacturer has launched the beta program in India for the Galaxy A55, but it is expected to reach more devices by the end of the week, including the already confirmed Galaxy A54, A36, and A35.

Tests have also begun on the manufacturer's older smartphones, including the previous Galaxy S23 and S24, as well as the sixth-generation Fold and Flip. Still, these are all high-end models, now joining the more affordable mid-range models. The publication states that the update available for the A55, via OTA (over-the-air), was almost 1.9 GB in size. After beta testing, the update will arrive on these devices along with the security update.

With the One UI 8 update, smartphones will gain a new lease of life, not only in terms of a refined interface design, but also smoother performance. Through Galaxy AI artificial intelligence (on supported smartphones), devices gain multitasking capabilities, as well as interface customization. Improved efficiency, security, and longer battery life are promised.

The beta version is expected to arrive in other regions after India, but to access the update, users must register with the Samsung Members app and access the program through the menu. The final version of the operating system will arrive in September, starting with the Galaxy S25 models.

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