First Look: One UI 9.0’s Galaxy AI Feature Revealed
▼ Summary
– Samsung’s One UI 8.5 beta for the Galaxy S25 series previewed a new AI feature called Now Nudge, which analyzes on-screen content to suggest relevant actions.
– The Now Nudge feature uses Galaxy AI to understand screen content and provide quick shortcuts, like form-filling suggestions or a calendar button during text conversations.
– Evidence suggests Now Nudge will officially debut in One UI 9.0, as it was found in leaked firmware for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 but is absent from current One UI 8.5 beta builds.
– Discovered code indicates Now Nudge will assist with tasks across categories like mobility rentals, flights, government services, medical information, and movies.
– Samsung is expected to expand the list of supported tasks, with some potentially added to One UI 8.5, and more details likely at the Galaxy S26 launch on February 25.
Samsung’s upcoming One UI 9.0 update is poised to introduce a significant new feature called Now Nudge, powered by the company’s Galaxy AI. This intelligent assistant aims to streamline user interactions by analyzing on-screen content and proactively offering relevant shortcuts and information. While glimpsed in earlier leaks, the feature appears to be a cornerstone of the next major software iteration rather than the current beta.
The core functionality of Now Nudge involves the system understanding context. For instance, if you are completing an online form, the AI might suggest auto-fill options for each field. During a text conversation about scheduling a meeting, a button to open your calendar could appear, allowing you to check availability without switching apps manually. This represents a shift towards a more predictive and assistive user interface.
Recent investigations into leaked One UI 9.0 firmware have revealed a broader scope for Now Nudge than previously understood. The feature is designed to assist with a wide array of tasks. An uncovered list includes categories like mobility rentals for services such as ridesharing, flight bookings, accessing government services, and managing location data. It also extends to medical information, phone service details, movie listings, and more.
This list is likely not final. Samsung is expected to expand support for additional tasks and services before the official release of One UI 9.0. There remains a possibility that some elements could trickle down to the One UI 8.5 beta, with more concrete details anticipated around the launch of the next flagship series. The feature’s full integration and capabilities will become clearer as the software development progresses toward its public debut.
(Source: Sam Mobile)
