{"id":632472,"date":"2026-04-26T18:04:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T18:04:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/632472\/"},"modified":"2026-04-26T18:04:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T18:04:11","slug":"samsung-leak-reveals-major-update-almost-here-bringing-airdrop-to-millions-of-phones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/632472\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung Leak Reveals Major Update Almost Here, Bringing AirDrop To Millions Of Phones"},"content":{"rendered":"

Samsung\u2019s release of One UI 8.5 software for the S26 series happened months ago, but the millions of Samsung users with S25 series phones are still waiting. A new leak suggest that the wait is almost over and will bring the AirDrop compatibility with iPhones to millions of additional devices.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>One UI 8.5 Beta Nearing Completion<\/p>\n

The One UI 8.5 software is still in beta for S25 users \u2014 it\u2019s currently on the tenth beta, so Samsung is refining the build until the software is stable and finished.<\/p>\n

However, a recent post on X has revealed that the changelog for the S25 series has been seen, with details of what\u2019s coming.<\/p>\n

\u201cGalaxy S25 Series One UI 8.5 Stable changelog has been spotted\u2026 We\u2019re close to the official rollout now,\u201d the post from @tarunvats33<\/a> said.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a lot coming in the update, from a fresh new look currently on the S26 series to Bixby-powered call screening. You can read more details of this and other features coming here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

One of the most headline-grabbing extras that has come to the S26 series is improved Quick Share, which suddenly enables AirDrop capability.<\/p>\n

In other words, it will be as simple, quick and seamless to send files wirelessly between iPhones and Android as it currently is between Android phones.<\/p>\n

This new feature, which is slick and effective, will suddenly become more widespread. You can read full details of how this will work here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Beyond connectivity, the One UI 8.5 stable build is expected to include significant under-the-hood optimizations. Early reports suggest improved RAM management for multitasking and a new “Ultra Power Saving” mode designed specifically to extend the longevity of the S25\u2019s aging battery cells.<\/p>\n

Cross-Platform File Sharing Improvements<\/p>\n

There was a minor snag for Galaxy S26 users which was revealed recently, full details here<\/a>, which meant some metadata was elided when images were sent cross-platform. However, expectations are high for the rollout for the S25.<\/p>\n

Exactly when the new software will reach Galaxy S25 series handsets is not certain, but it feels like it\u2019s imminent.<\/p>\n

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