Samsung One UI 8.5 Leaks: Dark Icons, New Galaxy AI Features, and December 8 Beta Launch Timeline (27 November 2025)
Samsung will launch the One UI 8.5 beta for Galaxy S25 phones on December 8, 2025, in select countries, with a stable release expected early next year alongside the Galaxy S26 series. Leaks point to a dark mode icon overhaul, new Galaxy AI features including “Now nudges,” and a redesigned Quick Settings panel. The Galaxy Tab A9+ remains the only major device still awaiting the One UI 8 (Android 16) update.