Credit: Joe Maring / Android AuthoritySamsung’s One UI 8.5 beta just dropped, promising to fix our cluttered lock screens and plenty more. It runs on Android 16 QPR2, bringing with it a bunch of fresh features to Galaxy devices. The update might still be in beta, but I went ahead and installed it on my Galaxy S25 Ultra to see what all the fuss is about.I tend to drift in and out of Samsung’s ecosystem, but One UI 8.5 adds a few smart touches that make the OS feel refreshed, even for casual users. Here are the features that impressed me most so far.