The latest S series from Samsung, the Galaxy S25, has begun testing the new Android 16-based One UI 8 beta program in several select countries. As users test the latest version, a recent report highlights key improvements in the Gallery app.

Among the various bug fixes, changes, and enhancements, a user named Theordysm on X has reported that One UI 8 is set to introduce new functionalities within Samsung’s Gallery app.

Specifically, with One UI 8, the Background blur feature in the Gallery app has been enhanced, and the blur transition effect has been improved, allowing for a smoother effect when adjusting the blur level. Additionally, the latest build includes the ability to press and hold to view the original image, enabling users to quickly compare the edited image with the original one.

Furthermore, One UI 8 has slightly refined the non-linear blur transition effect when rapidly changing the blur level, resulting in a more improved and smooth blur effect when applied to images. Besides this, Samsung is working on several other aspects expected to arrive with One UI 8, including expanded live activity support for Now Bar, improvements to the My Files app, and more. Currently, the One UI 8 beta program is open for the Galaxy S25 family, with more eligible models to follow in the future.

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