Samsung Brings Galaxy S26 AI Features to Galaxy S24 and Z Fold7

Samsung has expanded its One UI 8.5 beta program to bring the latest Galaxy AI features from the Galaxy S26 family to older flagship devices, including the Galaxy S24 series and Galaxy Z Fold7. The update, released today, introduces several advanced AI capabilities that were previously exclusive to Samsung's newest flagship lineup.

What's New in One UI 8.5 Beta

The latest beta update includes four major Galaxy AI features that debuted with the Galaxy S26:

Creative Studio

Creative Studio is Samsung's enhanced AI image generation tool that allows users to create and edit images using natural language prompts. The feature has been significantly improved with better understanding of complex requests and more realistic output quality.

Call Screening

This feature uses AI to answer incoming calls on your behalf, transcribe the conversation in real-time, and provide you with options to respond or take the call. The S26 version includes improved natural language processing for more human-like interactions.

Enhanced Photo Assist

Photo Assist receives a major upgrade with better object recognition and more precise editing tools. The AI can now understand context better, making suggestions for photo improvements that are more relevant to the scene.

Improved Audio Eraser

Audio Eraser now features enhanced noise cancellation algorithms and better separation of different sound sources in videos. This makes it easier to remove unwanted background noise while preserving important audio elements.

How to Get the Update

If you're already participating in the One UI 8.5 beta program on your Galaxy S24 series device or Galaxy Z Fold7, the update will arrive as an over-the-air (OTA) software update automatically. You can also manually check for the update by navigating to Settings > Software update on your device.

For users who haven't joined the beta program yet, Samsung has confirmed that these new features will be included in the stable One UI 8.5 release when it begins rolling out to all users. This means you won't need to be on the beta to access these AI capabilities once the official update arrives.

Why This Matters

This move by Samsung demonstrates the company's commitment to providing ongoing value to its flagship device owners. By bringing the latest AI features to older devices, Samsung is extending the useful life of its premium smartphones and foldables.

The update also highlights how AI features are becoming a key differentiator in the smartphone market. What was once exclusive to the latest flagship models is now being distributed to older devices, suggesting that AI capabilities are maturing to the point where they can run efficiently on a wider range of hardware.

Beta Program Expansion

This update comes as Samsung continues to expand its One UI 8.5 beta program. The company has recently included older Galaxy devices in the testing program, including the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy Z Flip5, and Galaxy A36. This broader beta testing approach helps Samsung identify and fix issues before the stable release reaches millions of users.

Looking Ahead

The inclusion of these features in the One UI 8.5 update suggests that Samsung is building a more unified AI experience across its device ecosystem. As these capabilities become standard across multiple device generations, users can expect more consistent functionality regardless of which Galaxy device they own.

With One UI 9 already in early testing for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, it's clear that Samsung is maintaining its rapid development cycle for both hardware and software innovations. The company appears to be balancing the introduction of new features on latest devices while ensuring existing users don't feel left behind.

The stable One UI 8.5 release is expected to begin rolling out to all eligible devices in the coming months, bringing these Galaxy S26 AI features to a much wider audience of Samsung users.