Great news for Galaxy users! A recent report claims that Samsung possesses an iOS 26-like operating system, which offers a modern and smart user interface (UI) for its new One UI 8.5. Upgradation will allow the Galaxy phones to pick up the style of a faster and premium experience, close to the iPhone.
iOS 26-Like Design: What Does the New One UI 8.5 Contain?
Apple's iOS 26 has already provided a customizable and good-looking UI. Samsung is following iOS 26-like innovations and is bringing a couple of these highlighted features in One UI 8.5, such as
New Control Center design: Quick access toggles and sliders like in iOS 26
Fresh iconography and animations: Smooth transition effects, eye-candy
Cosmetic widget support: Support for more customizable homescreen and lockscreen widgets
AI-Based Features: iPhone-like smart suggestion with intelligent settings
What Changes Are in Store for Samsung Galaxy Users?
Rolling out One UI 8.5 across more Galaxy devices will put forth the totally new look and feel. For anyone who has had a little touch of an iPhone before, using a Galaxy smartphone would have somewhat of a familiar touch. Not only will the upgrade refresh the phone's performance, but it will also allow battery backup and multitasking.
When do We See the Light of Day for The One UI 8.5 Update?
Samsung hasn't given any official announcements yet regarding when One UI 8.5 will roll out. According to tech analysts, however, its rollout could commence towards the end of Q4 2025 onwards for flagship devices (for example, the Galaxy S25 series) and subsequently for others.
If One UI 8.5 is indeed going to bring in features parallel to iOS 26, this will be a major push into its Android world. It would give Galaxy users a distinctive experience with modern design fused with technology.
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