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The latest One UI 8.5 beta includes several new features. Call Screening lets your phone answer unknown calls and gives you live transcripts. Creative Studio adds generative editing and sticker creation to your gallery. The updated Photo Assist makes it easier to remove objects and fill backgrounds. Audio Eraser now works with third-party apps, so you can remove wind noise from videos recorded in WhatsApp or Instagram, not just the default camera app.

The update is reaching more devices than expected. SamMobile reports that both the Galaxy S24 series and Galaxy Z Fold 7 are getting these features through the One UI 8.5 beta. Samsung is also expanding the rollout to other models.

Beta testers with the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 have received their third One UI 8.5 beta update (builds F741NKSU3ZZDD and F956NKSU3ZZDD), according to a separate report by SamMobile. This update is over 800MB and fixes issues like lock screen clock placement, taskbar visibility, and audio problems during playback.

Users in India are also included. Tipster Tarun Vats shared on X that the Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 are now getting Beta 4 (build F966BXXU9ZZDD) in the region. The S25 FE is receiving the update as well, according to another post from Vats.

Keep in mind that you need to be on the One UI 8.5 beta to access these features. If you are still using One UI 8, you will need to wait for the stable release. Samsung has not announced a date yet, but based on the beta schedule, the public rollout could happen as early as next month.