By S Aadeetya
Publication Date: 2026-01-12 09:28:00
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Samsung One UI 8.5 update is expected to release with the Galaxy s26 series and its AI integrations will be vital.
Samsung could be going beyond Google to make its AI suite expand
Samsung and Google have become close pals in recent years which has allowed the former to gain first dibs on some of Google’s new AI features. But even then, it seems the South Korean giant is relying on other AI models to power its own Bixby AI version.
Samsung hasn’t said this officially but many tipsters have spotted the obvious signs with the Bixby Live feature which is Samsung’s version of Gemini Live for its Galaxy devices. The prospect of the new AI assistant has been highlighted through the One UI 8.5 beta leak which should be available to more users soon.
One UI 8.5 Bixby AI Upgrade Soon
Samsung is using Gemini to a large extent for its AI features but it seems the brand is happy to work with other AI players like DeepSeek and Perplexity. We have seen this being mentioned with Apple who is also seeking external help to make its Siri AI and other tools work for users.
Integrating more AI models means Bixby and Samsung’s AI suite is more expansive and feature-rich that brings more users to the ecosystem.
Like the other Live AI features, Bixby should help you with responses based on what it can see through your phone’s camera or even listen to your queries. It should also have image generation support via other models. DeepSeek has mostly…
