What you need to know • Samsung's One UI 8.5 beta for the Galaxy S25 series is likely delayed due to Galaxy S26 lineup changes. • The One UI 8.5 update will bring AI notifications, new Quick Settings, and improved lock screen customization. • The delay stems from Samsung scrapping plans to replace the Galaxy S26 Plus with the S26 Edge model.

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Samsung was rumored to roll out the first One UI 8.5 beta for the Galaxy S25 series in November, but it now appears that the beta program will be delayed due to changes in the upcoming Galaxy S26 lineup.

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