Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the official rollout of One UI 8, the latest version of its user experience platform. This update brings advanced multimodal AI capabilities, a refined interface optimized for different device form factors, and personalized suggestions designed to make everyday life smarter and more convenient. The rollout begins this week with the Galaxy S25 series and will extend to the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold6, Galaxy Z Flip6, Galaxy S24 FE, and additional eligible Galaxy models later this year.
One UI 8 introduces a smarter and more personal Galaxy experience, recognizing the user’s context and offering proactive recommendations tailored to individual daily routines. Enhanced by Galaxy AI, the system delivers meaningful personalization while maintaining a strong commitment to privacy. At its core is a combination of advanced personalization features and upgraded security tools that work together to anticipate user needs without compromising sensitive information.
Among the new additions are improvements to the FlexWindow on the Galaxy Z Flip, which now displays real-time app activity and media player progress with integration across a broader selection of third-party apps. Daily updates are also enhanced through Now Brief, which provides personalized traffic alerts, important reminders, and Samsung Moments that help users reflect on daily activities. Recommendations for music, video, and health insights from the Galaxy Watch are now easily accessible, creating a more connected ecosystem.
Security is also at the forefront of One UI 8. The new Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection, or KEEP, introduces a security architecture that creates app-specific encrypted storage environments, ensuring each app has access only to its own sensitive information. Knox Matrix extends protection further by automatically signing devices out of the Samsung Account when high-risk activity is detected, sending alerts across connected Galaxy devices, and offering guidance to protect user data. In addition, Secure Wi-Fi has been upgraded with post-quantum cryptography, designed to defend against emerging threats and ensure stronger privacy even when connected to public networks.
With its multimodal AI, One UI 8 transforms how users interact with Galaxy devices by combining visual, auditory, and contextual intelligence. Gemini Live allows seamless communication with AI that can interpret what the user is seeing or watching in real-time, while Circle to Search with Google expands gaming support by providing instant strategies, character details, and real-time translations directly on screen without switching apps. These tools make tasks more intuitive and efficient, blending AI assistance naturally into everyday use.
The interface has also been optimized to suit multiple form factors across smartphones and tablets. AI Results View enables multitasking by displaying AI outputs in separate floating or split views while keeping original content visible. With Galaxy AI tailored for larger screens, users can easily drag and drop AI-generated text and images into their workflow, streamlining productivity. Creative tools such as Drawing Assist and Writing Assist further support smoother idea development. On the Galaxy Z Flip, Gemini Live now operates directly on the FlexWindow, allowing hands-free voice assistance. Other additions include Audio Eraser, which removes background noise with a single tap, and a new adaptive clock design that adjusts dynamically around photos without obscuring key details. FlexWindow customization has also been expanded with curated wallpapers, emoji themes, and personalized background colors.
One UI 8 enhances communication and creativity through AI-powered tools such as Portrait Studio, which generates artistic pet portraits, Call Captions that convert voices into text during calls, and Interpreter with keyboard input for quick translations. Together, these features deliver a versatile experience that is both intelligent and personalized.
In Malaysia, the rollout of One UI 8 will begin on September 18, 2025, with the Galaxy S25 series, followed by the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold6, and Galaxy Z Flip6 on September 25. The Galaxy S23 series and Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 will receive the update on October 2, while the Galaxy S22 series and Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4 will be updated on October 6. The Galaxy S21 FE will receive the update on October 16.
To mark the arrival of One UI 8, Samsung is offering a promotion for the latest Galaxy Z Series. Until September 30, customers in Malaysia can experience One UI 8 on the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 with a special double storage upgrade. The Galaxy Z Fold7 is available in Silver Shadow, Blue Shadow, Jetblack, and Mint at prices starting from RM7,799, while the Galaxy Z Flip7 is offered in Blue Shadow, Coral Red, Jetblack, and Mint at prices starting from RM4,999. An exclusive online-only Galaxy Z Flip7 FE is also available in Black or White with prices starting at RM3,999.
For more details on One UI 8 and the latest Galaxy devices, customers can visit the official Samsung Malaysia newsroom at news.samsung.com/my or explore the product lineup at samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-z.
