Samsung has made the artificial intelligence call screening feature available in beta for owners of the Galaxy S25. The AI assistant automatically responds to unknown calls, requests the caller’s name and reason for the call, displaying the conversation in real time on the device’s screen. The update is part of One UI 8.5 and is already present in the tenth beta version for the model prior to the Galaxy S26, which would initially receive the functionality exclusively.
The decision to expand the feature came after pressure from the user community. S25’s Proprietários argued that the device, released less than a year ago, had the necessary hardware to support the AI capabilities promised in long-term updates. The change in Samsung’s positioning avoided further wear on the user base and demonstrated sensitivity to feedback received on official forums and in the specialized media.
Como activate call assistant
Galaxy S25 users activate the function directly in the Telefone app by going to settings and selecting the call screening section. Once connected, the system automatically responds to unknown numbers while the owner follows the transcript in real time. Durante the conversation, you can accept or reject the call, in addition to switching to text mode if necessary.
- Ativação occurs on calls Telefone > Configurações > Triagem
- Assistente requests identity and reason for calling
- Transcrição appears on the screen in real time
- Usuário can intervene or switch to text call
- Recurso works even with the screen locked in some cases
Reclamações led to decision reversal
Quando feature was initially announced only for the Galaxy S26 series, the Samsung faced significant criticism from the community. Moderadores from Korean forums denied retroactive support, which increased the volume of complaints on social media and specialized platforms. Muitos S25 owners highlighted that the device deserved the new AI features promised in long-term updates.
The company has revised its position and confirmed the arrival of call assistant along with other Galaxy AI capabilities. The episode highlighted the brand’s sensitivity to community feedback. Testadores beta now evaluates the assistant’s performance in real situations, with special attention to real-time transcription that helps filter telemarketing calls and unknown contacts.
Impacto in users’ daily experience
Muitos users report significant reduction in unwanted interruptions after enabling screening. The assistant filters calls politely and records the reason for contact. Quem requires silence during meetings or rest periods and gains greater control without losing important contacts. The function preserves privacy by operating primarily with local processing on the device.
The feature complements other Galaxy AI tools present in One UI 8.5, such as real-time translation and call captions. Testes initials indicate good accuracy in identifying spam, with the system allowing customizations such as enabling automatic screening for unknown numbers only. Usuários report that the assistant responds naturally, without sounding overly robotic.
Cronograma release and compatibility
Samsung has not yet released an exact date for the stable version of One UI 8.5. The broad launch is expected to take place in the coming weeks, starting with Coreia from Sul and expanding to other markets. Usuários out of beta program awaiting release for all Galaxy S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra models. The update reaffirms Samsung’s commitment to extended support for its high-end devices, reinforcing the value of the 2025 models even after the next generation launches.