One UI 8 Beta launch timeline has been leaked and it seems like Samsung is trying to catch up with other brands this time around, after it faced a major delay with the One UI 7 launch. The One UI 8 features have already been leaked once before, suggesting that it may not bring any major UI changes but a few new features.

As per a SamMobile report, One UI 8 Beta is set to begin later this month itself, which is sooner than one would expect from Samsung for its next One UI version. “We can exclusively confirm that the One UI 8 beta program will begin later this month,” the report read. A report from earlier in April this year hinted that the brand’s upcoming foldables, including the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Flip 7 will run on One UI 8 out of the box.

Considering Samsung has been launching its foldables in July since past two years, we can expect the One UI 8 beta launch to take place later this month (during third week of May as per the SamMobile report), run the whole June, and make its official debut in the month of July when the new Z-series foldables launch. The publication also states that the beta will be available for select few devices and in select markets. We are expecting Samsung to first roll it out for Galaxy S25 series devices considering they are the latest S-series flagships.

The report adds that we might see a wider rollout sometime in June. According to previous leaks, with One UI 8 based on Android 16, Samsung is planning to give its DeX feature a UI revamp. Reports suggest that Samsung has also polished and upgraded several general UI elements in the latest One UI 8 firmware, including a sleeker, glass-like background blur effect in pop-up menus.

A few new Galaxy AI features could also be added in One UI 8. We’ll know more once Samsung official details the update, likely later this month.

Samsung announced earlier this week that its Galaxy S25 Edge is launching on May 13 and shortly after, the brand has confirmed one of its durability features. The Galaxy S25 Edge will come with the Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 protection for the display which will make it the first handset to do so.

The first generation Gorilla Glass Ceramic was unveiled in March earlier this year and the second generation is claimed to deliver “advanced protection in a new, remarkably thin device form factor.” The glass has likely been developed to fit well with the S25 Edge’s slim form factor.

”Combining Corning’s advanced glass technology with Samsung’s Proprietary processing and reinforcement technologies, the Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 cover on Galaxy S25 Edge delivers a sleek yet strong design,” said Samsung.

The company explained that Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 features “crystals intricately embedded within its glass matrix, enhancing the durability and crack deflection capabilities of the display cover. The synergy between the glass and crystal components is engineered to provide improved toughness while retaining high optical transparency.”

“As a key component in enhancing damage-resistance, Corning’s ion exchange process further fortifies the glass ceramic material and improves retained strength of the display cover,” it added.

The S25 Edge is all set to debut next week globally and in India. Samsung confirmed that the device will carry a 200MP camera sensor on the back, something which has already been leaked before. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra also carries a 200MP primary rear camera sensor.

Under the hood, the Processor is expected to be the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy. The S25 Edge further gets 12GB RAM paired with 256GB and 512GB storage options per leaks. Next, it should pack a 3900mAh battery with support for 25W Fast charging and Qi wireless charging as well.

Vivo X Fold 5 specifications have been leaked ahead of launch and the leak suggests that the device could potentially pack the biggest ever battery in a foldable till date, which should be a 6000mAh cell. Aside from that, its camera, processor, RAM, storage, and other related details have also been tipped.

Vivo X Fold 5 Specifications (Leaked)

According to Xpertpick, citing tipster Yogesh Brar as source, the Vivo X Fold 5 will feature a 6.53-inch LTPO cover display with a 120Hz refresh rate. On the inside, it will feature a large 8.03-inch foldable AMOLED panel with a 2K+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, which is the same Processor powering the X Fold 3 Pro from last year.

The chip will be paired with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of built-in storage. However, there should be more variants available at the time of launch. It will sport a large 6000mAh battery with 90W wired charging and 30W wireless charging. The device will further sport a 32-megapixel selfie camera on the cover screen, along with a second 32-megapixel camera on the inside.

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At the back, it will feature a triple-camera setup which will include a 50-megapixel Sony IMX921 primary sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens with autofocus, and a 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 periscope telephoto lens offering 3x optical zoom. Additional features should include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a 3-stage Alert Slider, AI-driven features, and an IP rating.

Moreover, there may not be a Pro variant this year, which means there will be no successor to the X Fold 3 Pro. As of now, there’s no official word on the launch date or pricing of the X Fold 5 but a leak on Weibo from back in March says it could debut sometime in the third quarter of 2025 which would position the launch between July and September. 

Samsung Galaxy F56 5G has been launched in India as the slimmest smartphone in the F-Series portfolio. The smartphone is only 7.2mm slim and will receive 6 generations of Android upgrade cycle, has Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection on both front and back and advanced AI editing tools also.

Samsung Galaxy F56 5G: Price, Availability

Starting today, Galaxy F56 5G will be available in 2 storage variants: 8GB + 128GB priced at Rs 27,999 and 8GB + 256GB costing Rs 30,999. There’s also a Rs 2,000 instant bank discount which buyers can avail as a part of an introductory offer. Customers can own Galaxy F56 5G with easy EMI options starting at INR 1556 per month through Samsung Finance+ and all leading NBFC partners. The device is already on sale in retail stores and major online stores in Green and Violet colours.

Samsung Galaxy F56 5G: Specifications

The Galaxy M56 5G sports a 6.73-inch 120Hz Super AMOLED+ panel with a full-HD+ Resolution (1080 x 2340 pixels) and Vision Booster support. The phone is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the front and back.

It is powered by the Exynos 1480 processor, paired with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The phone draws power from a 5,000mAh battery with 45W Fast charging support.

At the back, it gets a triple rear camera setup including a 50MP f/1.8 main sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide angle f/2.2 sensor along with a 2MP f/2.4 macro sensor. At the front, it gets a 12MP f/2.2 sensor.

Connectivity options on the handset include Dual-SIM 5G, Bluetooth v5.3, GPS, NFC, Wi-Fi 6, and a USB-C port for charging. Then, the handset has a single bottom-ported speaker. It runs on Android 15-based One UI 7.0 and gets an optical fingerprint sensor for biometrics. The device will receive 6 generations of OS updates and 6 years of security patches.