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Gemini AI could combine with Samsung stock apps
last week a report that Gemini, Google’s latest-generation AI assistant, may be integrated into the power button on your Samsung devices. Now, a report that Google plans to combine Gemini into Samsung stock apps.
On the flip side, Samsung stock apps with One UI 7 had a makeover with new icons and a slightly newer design, featuring slightly darker colors with a gradient background.
Gemini could combine with Samsung stock apps
Google’s Gemini could combine with Samsung stock apps. Samsung stock apps mean they come pre-installed on Galaxy devices. In an APK Teardown, Android Authority discovered that some Samsung stock apps including Samsung Calendar, Samsung Clock, Samsung Notes, and Samsung Reminder integrate Gemini to use Android 16’s App Functions.
Gemini Integrate clues were found by digging into the code of the Samsung Reminders app. The app’s code includes references to the com.android.extensions.appfunctions library and the app_functions.xml file.
Upon further digging into the XML file, the source revealed that Google’s Gemini will be able to perform several functions through Samsung’s stock apps.
- Samsung Clock:
- Create/delete/find/update/show alarms
- Start/stop/rest stopwatch
- Create/delete/find/update/show timers
- Samsung Notes:
- Create/delete/find/update note folder
- Create/delete/find/update/show notes
- Samsung Reminder:
- Create/delete/find/update/show task categories
- Create/delete/find/update/show tasks
- Samsung Calendar:
- Create/delete/find/update/show events
You can perform several tasks in the Samsung stock apps with Gemini:
- Samsung Calendar: Locate an event and delete it
- Samsung Clock: You can create an Alarm
- Samsung Notes: Update a note
- All is possible with a single, long command.
Notable, Samsung users might see these features next year with Android 16-based One UI 8, as their integration seems to be Android 16 app Function features.
Google is working on the Android 16 update with the release of the first Android 16 Developer Preview on November 20 for Pixel devices. Plus, the stable version will be released on Galaxy phones and tablets with the One UI 8 Update.
Google is scheduled to release the Android 16 final version in Q2 of 2025, so Galaxy devices may receive the One UI 8 update in the second half of next year. On the other hand, Samsung plans to release the stable One UI 7 update in Q1 of 2025 with the upcoming S flagship smartphone series, which will be the Galaxy S25.
Samsung has begun rolling out the One UI 8 Watch update for the Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, and Galaxy Watch 5 LTE. The One UI 8 Watch update is based on the Wear OS 6.
Note that the stable One UI 8 Watch update is currently available only to Galaxy Watch 4 users in South Korea. The company has not yet provided a timeline for when this update will be available in the global market.
However, the Galaxy Watch 5 LTE is already receiving the One UI 8 Watch update in India. Given the pace of the One UI 8 update rollout, it shouldn’t be long before it becomes widely available.
Galaxy Watch 4, Watch 4 Classic, and Galaxy Watch 5 LTE users can identify the latest software via the PDA build version ending with JYK4 and DYK4, respectively. The firmware also carries the October 2025 security patch. The stable update unlocks even better performance, power efficiency, and stability.
One UI 8 Watch brings a completely new tile system that improves accessibility. This update also optimizes overall performance and battery efficiency with app updates. You can look forward to a whole new world of smartwatch ventures.
To download the update, check for software updates. Your watch may already have an OTA update pending for your approval. Press the download and install button.
Samsung recently rolled out the latest One UI 8.5 beta build for the latest Galaxy flagship smartphones. The new One UI 8.5 beta version brings some changes and improvements, giving users an early taste of the new software. Additionally, One UI 8.5 includes a redesigned YouTube card for the Now Brief.
With One UI 8, the “YouTube card” in the “Now Brief” recommendation for watching show videos vertically as a list can only show two videos.
Now, with One UI 8.5, the YouTube card in “Now Brief,” which shows recommendations horizontally in a carousel that you can swipe through, now shows up to ten videos, along with larger feature images for each video.
If YouTube videos aren’t showing on your Now Brief feed, you can navigate to and open Settings, then tap Galaxy AI, and then tap Now Brief. Then, tap Content to include and enable the YouTube switch. When you’re finished, tap Back.
Earlier this week, Samsung launched the One UI 8.5 beta program for the Galaxy S25 series. Soon, the company may expand the beta program to phones in the Galaxy Z lineup and older Galaxy S series devices.
The One UI 8.5 beta update makes Galaxy AI image creation easier, improves device connectivity, improves Smart Quick Share, lock screen, and weather tools, enhances Samsung Health insights, strengthens security, enhances battery management, improves accessibility, adds upgrade reminders, and more.
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Galaxy Z Flip 7, Fold 7 models receive December 2025 security update, next could be One UI 8.5 Beta
Samsung has released a new update for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7 smartphones, which installs the December 2025 security patch update to improve system security and stability. According to reports, the update is already live for users in Korea, and the company will soon release it in other countries as well.
The December 2025 security update for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 smartphones has arrived with One UI build versions F966NKSS6AYKE and F766NKSS6AYKE. This is an initial rollout, so it may take a few hours or days to reach all models.
The December 2025 security patch fixes 57 security vulnerabilities present in the previous version of the OS.
Notably, this update is based on Android 16 and One UI 8. And the device is eligible for One UI 8.5 beta based on Android 16. On December 08, Samsung opened the beta program for the next version of One UI 8.5 only to the Galaxy S25 series. Plus, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Galaxy Z Flip 7 will be the next devices in line.
Although the exact release date hasn’t been revealed yet, it’s expected to be released sometime in December 2025. The company plans to begin the stable rollout of One UI 8.5 with the Galaxy S26 series next year. More users will receive the update shortly afterward.
So, if you are using the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Galaxy Z Flip 7 smartphone, install the latest security update now to make your device ready for future updates. The next update could be One UI 8.5 Beta.
To manually check for security updates, go to your phone’s settings. At the bottom, you’ll find the Software Update section; simply open it. In the submenu, if your device receives a new OTA update, you’ll need to tap the Download and Install button.
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