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Samsung Launches One UI 8 in Beta. Here’s How to Be the First to Try It

The new One UI 8 software will debut on Samsung’s newest foldables this summer, but you can give it a whirl now with some S25 devices.

Samsung opened its One UI 8 to beta testers Wednesday, giving us our first glimpse of what to expect from the upcoming Galaxy foldable phones.

Based on Android 16, the phone-maker touted the One UI 8’s expanded AI capabilities, allowing it to recognize context and understand what you’re looking at or watching in the moment.

Samsung typically unveils two foldable devices each summer — last summer was the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Galaxy Z Flip 6, when it rolled out AI-powered software features. This summer promises the same with the new AI features.

«One UI 8 will debut on Samsung’s newest foldables this summer and will gradually expand to more Galaxy devices,» the company said in a press release.

For now, the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus and S25 Ultra are the only devices that can download the new update. The Galaxy S25 Edge wasn’t included in this list.

How to install Samsung’s One UI 8

Want to try out One UI 8 for yourself? Here’s how:

Go to the Samsung Members app.
Scroll to the section for beta program updates.
Click Registration for One UI Beta Program.
On your device, select Settings > Software update > Download and install.

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The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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