Samsung’s New One UI 8.5 Beta 4 Turns Your Galaxy S25 Into a Call-Screening Machine

Samsung has released a new update, the One UI 8.5 Beta 4, for the Galaxy S25. This update is quite heavy, 1.48GB, thus you should have enough data and storage space before attempting the upgrade. The update adds a new security layer, and it is only available to users in the United States and South Korea at the moment but it will roll out to more regions in the coming weeks.

The best part of this update is "Direct Voice Mail." Have you ever had a call you did not want to pick up? Now, your phone can do the work for you. You can set a time for calls to go straight to a box. While the caller talks, you watch. The phone turns their voice into text right on your screen. You see what they say as they say it. This means you do not have to listen to long rants. Just read and decide if you want to chat.

If this sounds like a fruit-named brand, you are right. It works a lot like the Live Voice Mail on iPhones. But there is a big plus here. It works on your phone, not through your mobile plan. It is fast and stays on your device. It makes the Galaxy S25 feel very smart. It helps you stay in control of your day. No more spam or pests bugging you when you are busy.

Samsung also fixed a lot of bugs that made users mad. The clock on the lock screen stays put now. The AI tool shuts off when you copy text. They even fixed how the phone talks to your buds. No more weird jumps between your ears and the phone. All these small tweaks make the phone feel new. It is a solid step for folks who love to test new gear.