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Why One UI 8 is Samsung’s most important Android update yet

Published on: 2025-07-12 16:00:33

Joe Maring / Android Authority For the last few weeks, Samsung’s One UI 7 update has been the talk of the Android world. Between exciting new features, drastic UI changes, delayed rollouts, and more, there’s been a lot to discuss. And while the update itself is largely fantastic, there have been enough misfires and mistakes from Samsung that the controversy surrounding One UI 7 overshadows everything Samsung got right. Trust has been broken, people are pissed, and it’s all left Samsung in a rather precarious position. And, unfortunately, the company doesn’t have the luxury to rest and take its time before its next big software update. One UI 8, Samsung’s version of Android 16, is on track to arrive as early as this summer. And after everything we just went through with One UI 7, One UI 8 stands to be Samsung’s most important update yet. After everything that's happened, are you still happy with One UI 7? 132 votes Yes 55 % No 45 % Picking up the pieces after One UI 7 Robert Trigg ... Read full article.