Samsung rolls out Galaxy S26 AI tools to S22 models with One UI 8.5

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Samsung will release One UI 8.5 with four advanced artificial intelligence features that debuted on the Galaxy S26, expanding access to AI technologies for owners of Galaxy S22 and newer devices. The free update will first arrive on Coreia from Sul on April 30, with global rollout beginning in May. The measure democratizes local processing tools that were previously exclusive to newer models, keeping mid-range and older devices relevant for longer.

Quatro AI features coming to Galaxy S22 and later

One UI 8.5 enables Call Screening, Advanced Audio Eraser, Creative Studio and Photo Assist on compatible devices. Todos features utilize local processing in most operations, prioritizing privacy and performance without constantly relying on connection to remote servers. Samsung tested these features in internal builds for the Galaxy S24 Ultra, and the code confirmed backwards compatibility.

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  • Call Screening automatically answers calls and asks for name and reason for contact.
  • Advanced Audio Eraser removes background noise in videos and recordings.
  • Creative Studio generates stickers and images from text descriptions.
  • Photo Assist allows edits guided by natural language commands.

Call Screening protects against unwanted calls

Call Screening is the most talked about feature among the four. Quando activated, an AI assistant answers the call in the user’s place, asking who is speaking and the purpose of the contact. The system records the conversation and delivers the transcript in real time to the device’s screen. The owner decides whether to answer, send a message or hang up the call. Muitos users report that scammers hang up when they notice the interaction with artificial intelligence, making the tool effective against fraud.

The feature works in the Telefone app settings, in the Call Assist section, allowing language adjustments and automatic screening options. Diferentemente of Call Screen of Pixel of Google, this solution runs on exclusive Samsung processing, offering a robust alternative for users who want to filter calls without answering manually.

Edição audio and video with Advanced Audio Eraser

The Advanced Audio Eraser allows you to clean up unwanted noise in recordings by separating voice, wind, music and ambient noise for individual volume adjustment. The tool works within Galeria, in the video editor and even in call recordings. Quem records videos outdoors and gains more control, being able to reduce the sound of crowds or traffic while keeping speech clear. Artificial intelligence automatically identifies elements and suggests adjustments, with results appearing within seconds in most cases.

Creative Studio and Photo Assist for content creation

Creative Studio helps you generate images and stickers from text descriptions, creating variations in different styles and transforming existing photos with new elements or effects. Photo Assist allows for more intelligent editing, where the user types commands such as “remove background” or “add specific object”, and artificial intelligence applies changes naturally. Ambas functions run on-device to preserve privacy, reducing the need for external applications for simple design tasks. Essas options are useful for social networking, work or play.

Cronograma release and compatibility

The stable version of One UI 8.5 debuts in Coreia of Sul on April 30, with global distribution starting in May following the usual Samsung pace. Modelos from Galaxy S22 are on the eligible list, including S23, S24 and S25, as well as other flagships and foldables launched in recent years. The update also includes general interface improvements and security fixes, being released in waves by model and region. Usuários should check software settings to download as soon as available in your region.

Practical Benefícios for previous model users

Proprietários from Galaxy S22 and later gain features that were previously exclusive to the latest line, keeping current hardware relevant for longer. The strategy reinforces Samsung’s commitment to updating old devices, preventing users from changing devices simply due to the lack of artificial intelligence resources. Após to install One UI 8.5, users must go to Telefone settings to activate Call Screening, look for Galaxy AI options in the Galeria editor for Audio Eraser and Photo Assist, and find Creative Studio in the Edge Panel or tool gallery. Testes with real files and fine adjustments significantly improve the results of each feature.

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