Samsung Releases Free Upgrades To Millions More Galaxy Phones

InnovationConsumer TechSamsung Releases Free Upgrades To Millions More Galaxy PhonesByJanhoi McGregor,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Janhoi McGregor (jan-eye) is a reporter who covers technology news.Follow AuthorMay 30, 2026, 08:22am EDTMay 30, 2026, 08:22am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Samsung’s One UI 8.5 release, which brings new AI tools and a refreshed design, continues to roll out to more Galaxy devices. The update is now making its way to some of the cheapest phones in Samsung's lineup in more countries. There is also the possibility that more formerly exclusive Galaxy S26 features will make their way down to the Galaxy S25 series.Read on for more and don’t forget to subscribe to my newsletter for instant deal updates. Samsung's Cheapest Galaxy Phones Get One UI 8.5The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra may get new AI-powered notification features from the Galaxy S26. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto via Getty Images)NurPhoto via Getty ImagesSpotted by SamMobile, the Galaxy A07 5G, one of Samsung's cheapest 5G phones, has started receiving One UI 8.5 in several Asian markets, including Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan and Vietnam. The Galaxy M55, a two-year-old mid-range device, has also received the update in India. Both phones get refreshed UI visuals, a customizable Quick Panel and Direct Voicemail, alongside the May 2026 security patch.The update also brings new camera filters to the M55 and an upgraded Bixby powered by Perplexity AI. This is quietly one of the standout features of One UI 8.5, even alongside the Galaxy S26 AI tools the Galaxy S25 received. if (!window.cnxel) { window.cnxel = {}; window.cnxel.cmd = []; var iframe = document.createElement('iframe'); iframe.style.display = 'none'; iframe.onload = function() { var iframeDoc = iframe.contentWindow.document; var script = iframeDoc.cr...