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Samsung's One UI 8.5 update for older Galaxy S25 series and Z Fold 7/Z Flip 7 devices shipped with some Galaxy AI features missing that are present on the Galaxy S26.

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South Korea, North America, Europe, India

Who
Samsung, Galaxy S25, S26, Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Android Authority, GSMArena, Digital Trends, SamMobile, SammyGuru, PiunikaWeb, Ubergizmo, PhoneArena, Android Central
What
Samsung's One UI 8.5 update for older Galaxy S25 series and Z Fold 7/Z Flip 7 devices shipped with some Galaxy AI features missing that are present on the Galaxy S26.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:49:28 GMT · 2h 40m ago
Where
South Korea, North America, Europe, India ·
Why
Samsung has not provided a public explanation for the omissions, which include features like 'Now Nudge', 24MP camera mode, video softening, and fingerprint accuracy booster.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

Thousands of users of Galaxy S25, S24, Z Fold 7, and Z Flip 7 phones are affected by missing advertised features from the One UI 8.5 update, leading to dissatisfaction and speculation about planned obsolescence.

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