One UI 8 finally fixed the app drawer, so why do I still hate it?

Now we're on One UI 8, the supposed polish update. The app drawer looks nicer, and the redesigned search bar, but I'm still ...

This overlooked One UI app is the unsung hero on Samsung Galaxy phones

While Google’s app is designed to work on every phone, Samsung Calendar is built to work on yours. It even manages to make ...
Android Authority

Material 3 Expressive vs One UI 8: Which Android flavor is better?

Android operating systems in 2025 are what individual phone brands make of them. Android 16 is publicly available as part of the Android Open Source Project, but it’s barebones, and brands like Google ...
Android Authority

Here's why third-party launchers work poorly on One UI

Third-party launchers sometimes aren’t as smooth as the default launcher, especially regarding animations. The lead developer of the popular Niagara launcher explains that Samsung and Google don’t ...
Geeky Gadgets

Has Innovation Died? Android 16 vs. iOS 18 vs. One UI 7 (The Truth About Convergence).

Mobile operating systems have undergone remarkable transformations, with Android 16, iOS 18, and One UI 7 showcasing a blend of shared features and distinct innovations. While these platforms are ...

Google's Android chief says AI will change what smartphones can do and reset the battle with Apple for mobile supremacy

In an exclusive interview with BI, Sameer Samat said AI is a huge opportunity for Android. "We are going to seize that moment." ...

One UI 8.5 beta is here for Galaxy S25

You can join the One UI 8.5 beta program by tapping the banner in the Samsung Members app. Post that, check for an update on your phone, and the 3.9GB ZYL8 firmware should appear for download.