One UI 8.5 Is Here (Kinda) Snapdragon vs Exynos, and Android for Desktops
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We dive deep into an exclusive first look at One UI 8.5, revealing significant design changes and feature improvements that make this a much bigger update than One UI 8. The floating action buttons, repositioned search bars, and completely customizable quick panel toggles represent Samsung's continued commitment to one-handed usability and personalization.
• First exclusive look at One UI 8.5 early build features and interface changes
• Customizable quick panel with vertical toggles and resizable buttons
• New floating action buttons and bottom-positioned search bars for better one-handed use
• Rebranded "Audio Broadcast" feature (formerly Auracast) with improved interface
• Enhanced notification design with better readability through refined blur effects
• Gallery app redesign with larger previews and new floating interface elements
• New AI routines for Bixby and Gemini integration
• Discussion of Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Exynos 2600 for upcoming S26 series
• Hands-on comparison of latest Apple products from a Samsung user's perspective
• Google's potential Android-Chrome OS merger and its implications for Samsung tablets
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Chapters
1. Intro and weekly recap (00:00:00)
2. One UI 8.5 Early Build Exclusive (00:10:35)
3. One UI 8 Experience and Battery Life (00:16:15)
4. The Story Behind Getting One UI 8.5 (00:26:30)
5. Exploring One UI 8.5 New Features (00:38:35)
6. Snapdragon vs Exynos in 2026 (00:51:15)
7. iPhone 17/iPhone Air One Week Review (01:00:20)
8. Q&A: Mixing Ecosystems (01:25:35)
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