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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
iOS 19 新功能，iPhone eSIM 可以轉去 Android 機
文章來源： 科技媒體 Android Authority 發文透露，表示在即將推出的 iOS 19 系統中，Apple 很可能推出新功能，可以實現 iPhone 的 eSIM 直接轉至 Android 手機。 該媒體是在深入挖掘 Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 更新時，發現 Google SIM Manager 的應用中有新代碼字符串，表示用戶可通過無線方式，將 iPhone 的 eSIM 轉移至 Android 手機中，這很可能暗示 iOS 19 系統將增加的功能。 代碼顯示，該功能可能會在「設定 ＞ 一般 ＞ 轉移或重置 iPhone」中添加「Transfer to Android」頁面。用戶可以通過「Other Options」按鈕手動啓動 eSIM 轉移。 轉移 eSIM 的過程類似於 Android 裝置間的 eSIM 轉移方式，通過掃碼手機的 QR 碼便可完成。在無線連接失敗的情況下，還可以直接在 Android 裝置上輸入由 iPhone 生成的「session ID」和「passcode」進行轉移。 當前從 iPhone 切換到 Android 手機，文件和數據轉移基本沒有問題，但 eSIM 通常無法直接遷移，較為繁瑣。用戶通常需要聯繫運營商獲取新 QR 碼激活服務，才可開始轉移。如果 iOS 19 推出便攜轉移功能，能顯著降低換機門檻。
Hans India
4 hours ago
- Business
- Hans India
Samsung Launches One UI 8 Beta Program, Starting with New Galaxy Foldables
Samsung has officially kicked off the beta program for One UI 8, its latest integrated software platform designed to enhance user productivity and convenience across Galaxy devices. This new upgrade ushers in a fresh era of software intelligence featuring a true multimodal AI agent optimized for Samsung's diverse device lineup, starting with the newest Galaxy foldable smartphones. Built in collaboration with Google, One UI 8 is among the first user interfaces to adopt Android 16. The update will initially roll out on the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra in select countries, including Germany, Korea, the UK, and the US, before expanding to other Galaxy devices. Intelligent AI for a Personalized Experience One UI 8 introduces a smarter AI experience, building on the Galaxy S25 series' AI features with three key elements: multimodal interaction, device-specific UX improvements, and personalized proactive suggestions. The AI understands what users are viewing or engaging with, enabling seamless, natural communication. Features like Now Bar and Now Brief will deliver curated insights tailored to individual routines, enhancing daily productivity. Samsung ensures privacy with robust security via Samsung Knox Vault, which protects sensitive data using a secure processor and memory isolation. Users can also choose on-device data processing for enhanced control, balancing personalization with privacy. Enhanced Convenience and Connectivity Beyond AI, One UI 8 includes tools designed for everyday ease. Auracast, a new Bluetooth LE Audio broadcast technology, allows multiple devices such as Galaxy Buds and hearing aids to share audio streams effortlessly via QR code scanning. Repair center visits will become quicker with QR and NFC-enabled customer support registration through Samsung Account, minimizing wait times. The updated Reminder app offers a streamlined UX, ideal for managing tasks during trips or busy days, including voice-enabled reminders for hands-free use. Quick Share enhancements let users send and receive files instantly with a single tap from the Quick Settings panel. Join the Beta Samsung Members app users can sign up now to experience One UI 8's new features early and get a glimpse of the future of Galaxy AI.
Tom's Guide
5 hours ago
- Tom's Guide
One UI 8 beta kicks off with Galaxy S25 series — here's the new features and how to try it now
Google I/O has a lot in store for Android 16, but Samsung's wasting no time finalizing One UI 8 software. It's expected to make its debut alongside Samsung's newest foldables this summer, presumably the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7. However, you don't need to wait until then because a beta program is available now for the Galaxy S25 series. Samsung has accelerated the development of One UI 8 to be one of the first platforms built with Android 16, ushering in yet another era of software intelligence with a multimodal AI agent that will bring even more intelligence than before. In addition, there will be other convenience and productivity features — along with UX optimizations that cater to different device form factors. Even though its official rollout will be this summer, the One UI 8 beta program is available right now with the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra for the U.S., U.K., Korea, and Germany. Here are all the new features: One of the biggest selling points of One UI 8 is how it's bringing multimodal AI that should be more aware of what you're doing, by offering personalized and proactive suggestions that adapt to your routine. While the Now Bar and Now Brief debuted alongside the Galaxy S25 Ultra earlier this year, Samsung says it'll deliver more customized insights with One UI 8. What makes this intelligent modality even better with One UI 8 is that you'll also be able to have seamless communication based on what you're doing on the phone. Google Gemini does this to a degree on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, but we suspect that it will learn more of your habits and routines to anticipate what you want done. Another key feature Samsung is touting with One UI 8 is the new Reminder app, which is geared towards vacation planning. This app will manage all your reminders and to-do lists in an easy-to-use interface that also allows you to add reminders with simple voice commands. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. There isn't more detail around what else the Reminder app would do. Still, we suspect that you'll be able to use various AI agents to plan out your trips, complete with itineraries, travel recommendations, and more. It's great to listen to music with your favorite pair of wireless headphones, but wouldn't it be neat if you could share your stream to multiple audio devices? Well, the Auracast feature with One UI 8 is intended to make it a reality. This broadcast audio technology is based on Bluetooth LE Audio4, which will essentially allow you to share your phone's audio connection through a QR code. There should be fewer complications with this, but the supported list of Auracast receiver devices only consists of Samsung's Galaxy earbuds — the Buds 3, Buds 3 Pro, and Buds 2 Pro. It's unknown if other headphones will be supported, like models from JBL and Sennheiser. There could be more in store with One UI 8 that Samsung hasn't shared, like a Samsung DeX makeover. To take part in the One UI 8 beta program, you'll need to sign up through the Samsung Members app on your Galaxy S25 device. There's a banner in the app that points you towards the One UI Beta Program, which seems to support T-Mobile and unlocked devices from what we can see. We suspect that Samsung will trickle down One UI 8's rollout to other devices, including older Galaxy flagship models, given how it released One UI 7 to the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S23 series.
Android Authority
7 hours ago
- Business
- Android Authority
I just downloaded the One UI 8 beta on my Galaxy S25. Here's how you can, too
If you're a Galaxy S25 owner, today is an exciting day. Early in the morning on May 28, Samsung officially launched its open beta program for One UI 8 — its next big software update based on Android 16. Right now, the beta is confirmed to be available in South Korea, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany. The US availability caught us by surprise, but as a Galaxy S25 owner who lives in the US, I'm not complaining one bit. If you have a Galaxy S25, live in any of the above countries, and want to try the One UI 8 beta for yourself, here's exactly what you need to do. What phones can download the One UI 8 beta? Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority Currently, the list of supported devices for the One UI 8 beta is pretty slim — that full list being: Galaxy S25 Galaxy S25 Plus Galaxy S25 Ultra We expect more Samsung phones will be added as time goes on, but for the time being, you'll need one of these three S25 phones to be eligible. The Galaxy S25 Edge is not supported right now, nor is the Galaxy Z Fold 6 or Galaxy Z Flip 6. How to sign up for the One UI 8 beta Joe Maring / Android Authority Got it? Great. With your compatible Galaxy S25 device in hand, the next step is to sign up for the One UI 8 beta in the Samsung Members app. To do so: Open the Samsung Members app on your phone. Scroll down to the bottom of the page. Tap Beta Program. Tap One UI 8 S25 Beta. Tap Join. Once the app refreshes to show Joined under the One UI 8 S25 Beta button, you'll know you've successfully signed up for the beta. It's also worth mentioning that you'll need to be signed into your Samsung account for this to work. This should already be the case, but to double-check, click the three dots at the top right of the Samsung Members app, tap Settings, and tap Samsung account. How to download the One UI 8 beta Joe Maring / Android Authority From that same page in the Samsung Members app, all you need to do to download the One UI 8 beta is the following: Tap One UI 8 S25 Beta Tap Check for software updates. Wait for the One UI 8 beta to download. Once it's done, tap Restart now. It may take a while for the beta to download (especially depending on how fast your Wi-Fi/mobile data is), so don't be surprised if you have to wait a few minutes for it to finish. The entire process took me roughly 15-20 minutes, although your mileage may vary. Finally, as with any beta software, it's important to remember that bugs/glitches are expected. I haven't had the One UI 8 beta on my Galaxy S25 long enough to tell how stable it is, but keep this in mind before downloading One UI 8 on your Galaxy S25 — especially if it's your one and only phone. We're still digging through the One UI 8 beta to find the biggest and best changes. If you download the beta on your phone, let us know in the comments below what your favorite new features are.
India Today
9 hours ago
- India Today
Android 16 with One UI 8 arriving soon for Samsung Galaxy phones, check if yours is in list
Samsung has officially announced that its One UI 8 beta program is now rolling out in India. While the first stable version will debut with the company's foldables — the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 — the beta version is coming to the Galaxy S25 series. Built on Android 16 and crafted in collaboration with Google, Samsung is pitching One UI 8 as a bold leap forward to an AI-integrated update. Samsung explains, its "intelligent multimodality enables you to have natural, seamless communication with AI that understands what you're looking at or watching at the moment." All in all, it can process a combination of voice, visual, and text inputs, promising smoother, more natural interactions between you and your device. Before we dive deeper into the features, let's take a look at the availability and list of phones eligible for the One UI 8. advertisementSamsung One UI 8: Availability and eligible phonesThis beta release, based on Android 16, is now available in select regions, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and South Korea. But what about eligibility? Samsung has only confirmed that the beta version will be available on the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra. Users eager to try One UI 8 early can enrol in the beta via the Samsung Members than the S25 series, here is the list of speculated eligible phones that will support the One UI 8: -- Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE-- Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra-- Galaxy S21 FE-- Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7-- Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6-- Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5-- Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4-- Galaxy A33, A53 and A73-- Galaxy A14, A24, A34 and A54-- Galaxy A15, A25, A35 and A55-- Galaxy A06, A16-- Galaxy A26, A36 and A56advertisementBut this is just a teaser—Samsung is clearly saving the big reveal for its foldables. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7, likely launching in Q3 2025, are shaping up to be more than just hardware upgrades. With One UI 8 preloaded, these devices will serve as Samsung's canvas for its AI vision—a blend of intelligent software and futuristic or not, the next generation of foldables is about to get a whole lot UI 8: Features One UI 8 introduces a range of enhancements aimed at improving user experience and device functionality. It says, "The official rollout of One UI 8 will introduce an AI experience that will make your everyday smarter and more convenient by enhancing the AI features first introduced in the Galaxy S25 series. There are three main factors that realise this: multimodal capabilities, UX tailored to different device form factors, and personalised, proactive suggestions." Here are the key updates included:Multimodal AI Capabilities: Enhanced AI features provide more personalised and context-aware interactions, streamlining daily tasks and User Interface: The interface has been refined to better suit various device form factors, particularly foldables and tablets, enhancing multitasking and usability. Improved Applications: Updates to native apps like Reminder and Quick Share offer more intuitive layouts and functionalities, facilitating better organisation and Connectivity: Support for Android 16's Auracast feature allows for improved audio streaming, benefiting users with compatible hearing aids and earbuds.A word of cautionFor users interested in participating in the beta program, it's recommended to back up data before installation, as beta software may contain bugs or unexpected behaviour. Enrollment can be completed via the Samsung Members app, where users will receive instructions on downloading and installing the beta update.
