• Samsung Galaxy S24 and S23 series are first in line for One UI 8 features after the Galaxy S25 series.
• The software is being tested internally, and some power users are already rocking these pre-release builds with brand new changes.
Identified Features
• Recently, Samsung enthusiast ThatJoshGuy identified at least six major features in One UI 8 for the Galaxy S24 series, and some of these features are also available in the internal Galaxy S23 series builds.
Lock Screen Enhancements
• With the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7, Samsung launched a “stylish clock style with a new font” for the lock screen.
• First seen in the S25’s Closed Beta, the adaptive lock screen clock is gearing up to be optimized on the Galaxy S24 and S23 phones.
Wallpaper Suggestions
• Google Photos-like feature that suggests images for home or lock screen wallpaper is adopted in the One UI 8-supported Gallery App.
• A new section within the Wallpaper and style section will recommend photos for wallpapers.
Audio Eraser Update
• Samsung updated the Audio Eraser feature with One UI 8.
Improvements to Audio Editing
• Audio Eraser now works in the Samsung Notes and Voice Recorder apps as well.
• It has been enhanced with an auto-edit key in the Gallery, which cleans up audio with a single tap.
Enhanced Communication with Call Captions
• Call captions are a feature inspired by Google Pixel phones.
• It shows what each person says on the screen during calls.
• It could help you communicate when hearing is difficult, as well as inform the other person that the “call is being captioned.”
Now Brief's New Capabilities
• Samsung’s AI-powered Now Brief feature has added a Read Aloud tool.
• This feature lets Galaxy smartphone users have the AI-powered summaries generated by Now Brief read to them aloud.
• Additionally, Now Brief has also integrated YouTube, displaying video suggestions inside the user interface right from the platform within your daily briefing page.
