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Samsung Details One UI 8.5 Beta Changelog for Galaxy S24 Series

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Samsung Unveils One UI 8.5 (Android 16 QPR2) Beta Program for Galaxy S24 Series

Samsung is preparing to launch its One UI 8.5 (Android 16 QPR2) Beta Program for the highly anticipated Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra devices. The official changelog for this upcoming update has been released, detailing a comprehensive array of new features and significant UI enhancements.

Key Updates in One UI 8.5 Beta

Galaxy AI

  • Continuous image generation: Photo Assist now enables generating AI images using various features without the need to save each iteration. Users can easily review all their creations in a dedicated history.

Photo Assist now offers continuous image generation, allowing users to create and review AI images without saving each step, and access all creations in their history.

Bixby

  • Smarter device control: Bixby gains enhanced capability to better understand natural language commands for settings and features, making device interaction more intuitive.
  • Ask anything, anytime: Users can now get instant responses to queries without switching between apps, streamlining their workflow.
  • Conversation history: Past Bixby conversations are conveniently accessible from a side panel within the Bixby app.

Connectivity

  • Storage share: Access files seamlessly; retrieve content from other Samsung phones, tablets, and PCs directly within the My Files app, and vice-versa.
  • Quickly connect to Smart View devices: A new Home screen shortcut can be added for instant screen mirroring, simplifying the connection process.
  • Enhanced Auracast features: Broadcasting and listening options are now consolidated in the Audio broadcast menu in Settings for easier management.
  • Quick Share enhancements:
    • Avoid unwanted sharing requests: A new option allows users to receive files only from devices signed into Samsung or Google accounts, bolstering privacy.
    • Photo sharing suggestions: The system recognizes people in photos and intelligently suggests sharing with them.

Home and Lock screens

  • Automatic Lock screen layout: The layout now adjusts automatically for wallpapers featuring people or pets, preventing clock or widget obstruction.
  • More customizable clock fonts: Users can now adjust the thickness of various Lock screen clock font styles, offering greater personalization.

Weather

  • Enhanced weather widget: A new feature shows a graph for expected precipitation in the next few hours, providing more detailed forecasts.
  • Pollen index: The app now displays pollen levels for trees, grass, and ragweed, aiding allergy sufferers.

Clock

  • Weather alarm backgrounds: The alarm screen can now show current weather conditions as a dynamic background.
  • Time zone converter: A new slider in the Clock app allows for easy comparison of time zones.

Samsung Health

  • Enhanced weekly reports: Weekly reports now include medication tracker and mindfulness session data, offering a more comprehensive health overview.
  • Upgraded Sharing Experience: Users can combine exercise stats with photos for engaging social media posts.
  • Start meditations from your watch: Initiate meditation sessions directly from your Galaxy Watch.
  • Antioxidant measurements from your watch: Measure antioxidant levels directly from compatible Galaxy Watches (Galaxy Watch8 and Watch Ultra).

Security and privacy

  • Theft protection: The new 'Failed authentication lock' automatically locks the screen after too many failed identity verification attempts, and the identity check now protects more settings.
  • Turn off Auto blocker temporarily: Users have the option to disable Auto blocker for 30 minutes, with automatic re-enablement for convenience and security.

The new 'Failed authentication lock' feature significantly enhances security by automatically locking the screen after multiple failed identity attempts and extending protection to more settings.

Battery and power

  • Revamped battery info: The Battery settings screen has been redesigned for clearer and more intuitive usage data.
  • Improved Power saving: Offers distinct 'Standard' for moderate savings and 'Maximum' for extended battery life options.

Accessibility

  • Easily control Bluetooth hearing aids: Users can access settings directly from the Accessibility shortcut.
  • Control magnification with mouse or keyboard: The magnified area can now follow the cursor/focus or shift with mouse movement.
  • Dwell action and Corner actions: 'Auto action after pointer stops' is now split into Dwell action (custom actions after mouse stops) and Corner actions (different actions for each screen corner), providing granular control.

Additional Improvements

  • Direct voicemail: Callers can now record voice messages directly on the phone, which appear on screen as they are recorded.
  • More customizable quick panel: Users can add, remove, reorder, and reorganize controls for a personalized quick panel experience.
  • Early alerts for reminders: Set alerts before reminders are due, ensuring timely notifications.
  • Partial screen recording: Select a specific part of the screen to record, offering more focused screen captures.
  • Calculator nudges: The Calculator app now suggests numbers and formulas copied to the clipboard upon opening.
  • Keep window sizes in DeX: DeX now remembers app window sizes and positions, providing a more consistent desktop experience.