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Samsung Begins Official Rollout of One UI 8

One UI 8 is rolling out to select Galaxy models with multimodal AI, personalized suggestions, enhanced UX for different form factors

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  1. What’s included
    • Advanced multimodal AI capabilities to interpret visual, auditory, and contextual inputs.
    • Personalized and proactive suggestions based on usage patterns, interests, and routines.
    • New security architectures such as Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection (KEEP), Secure Wi-Fi with post-quantum cryptography, and improved privacy controls.
  2. Device-UX & form-factor updates
    • UX optimizations for large screens, flexible displays, split view and floating views to enable multitasking and content visibility.
    • Gemini Live and AI tools integrated into FlexWindow on Flip devices, making voice search and assistant features hands-free.
    • Features like Audio Eraser, Circle to Search, Portrait Studio, Writing Assist, and Call Captions enhance usability in noisy environments or with accessibility in mind.
  3. Security & personalization foundation
    • KEEP isolates sensitive data per app; Knox Matrix helps manage device security risks across Samsung Accounts.
    • Personal Data Engine (PDE) handles contextual intelligence while offering privacy settings and deletion controls.
  4. Which devices & rollout status
    • Begins with Galaxy S25 series and expands to S24 series, Z Fold6, Z Flip6, S24 FE, and more eligible models later this year.
    • Some features may depend on model, region, network, or app support.
  5. User experience & implications
    • These updates aim to reduce friction across device transitions—phone ↔ tablet, standard screen ↔ FlexWindow, etc.
    • Designers and product teams should test UI elements (buttons, text, icons) across new view modes (floating, split, etc.) to ensure visual consistency.
    • Privacy-first design must account for app permissions, background monitoring, and data flow especially with advanced context-aware suggestions.

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