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Technology3h 54m ago

Samsung's One UI 8.5 update, rolled out to older Galaxy S and Z series phones, has brought some AI features but still lacks several key functionalities present on the newer Galaxy S26.

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Who
Samsung, Galaxy S25, S24, S26, Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, S25 FE, Android Authority, GSMArena, Digital Trends, SamMobile, SammyGuru, PiunikaWeb, Ubergizmo, Android Central, PhoneArena
What
Samsung's One UI 8.5 update, rolled out to older Galaxy S and Z series phones, has brought some AI features but still lacks several key functionalities present on the newer Galaxy S26.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:49:28 GMT · 3h 54m ago
Where
South Korea, North America, Europe, India, US, UK, Germany, Poland ·
Why
Samsung has not provided a public explanation for these omissions, which include features like Now Nudge, 24MP camera mode, and video softening, despite some older models sharing similar hardware with the S26.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

Users of older flagship Samsung Galaxy devices, specifically the S25, S24, Z Fold 7, and Z Flip 7 series, are not receiving the full suite of new AI and camera features advertised with One UI 8.5, potentially impacting their user experience and fueling complaints about planned obsolescence.

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  1. Technology3h 54m ago
    Samsung's One UI 8.5 update, rolled out in May 2026, did not include all headline Galaxy AI features on older phones like the S25 and S24, though a June 2026 update brought some missing AI features to the S25, Z Fold 7, and Z Flip 7.
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  2. Currently Reading3h 54m ago
    Samsung's One UI 8.5 update, rolled out to older Galaxy S and Z series phones, has brought some AI features but still lacks several key functionalities present on the newer Galaxy S26.

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