Samsung officially reveals the upgraded Bixby in One UI 8.5
Bixby becomes a conversational device agent in One UI 8.5, enabling natural-language device control and real-time web search, launching with Galaxy S26 rollout.
Samsung updates Bixby to become more conversational
Updated Bixby in One UI 8.5 beta supports natural-language conversational commands, changes settings, shows web results, and is available in select markets including the US.
Samsung confirms Galaxy S26 preorder deal for $900 off ahead of February Unpacked
Samsung will unveil a new Galaxy S series with deeper Galaxy AI integration at Unpacked in San Francisco on February 25, with preorder incentives available.
Samsung's One UI 8.5 may include an AI-powered Bixby leveraging Perplexity AI with integrations like The Weather Channel, HERE Maps, Skyscanner, Uber, and live capabilities.
Samsung Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra get pictured in One UI 8.5
One UI 8.5 code reveals Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra renders confirming design details, an oval camera island, shared curvature radius, and codenames M1–M3.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Leak Hints at New Design, Head Gestures Support
Galaxy Buds 4 Pro feature a flatter stem, revised charging case layout, redesigned tips, and Head Gestures for nod/shake hands-free controls, promising major upgrades over Buds 3 Pro.
One UI 8.5 adds AI-powered notification summaries and a built-in double-tap back gesture, though the leaked early build shows some features not yet functional.