
Joe Maring / Android Authority
TL;DR
- Samsung is expanding its One UI 8.5 beta to older flagships and A-series mid-rangers.
- The update brings limited AirDrop support to more phones, once exclusive to the S26 series.
- New users can sign up for the beta through the Samsung Members app.
Samsung isn’t slowing down. While much of the spotlight has been on the recent launch of the Galaxy S26 series, the company is ensuring that owners of older hardware aren’t left behind. After announcing last week that…

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