Samsung users on the Galaxy S25 and Z Fold 7 series can now access missing Galaxy AI features including Notification Highlights and File Summaries following a June 11, 2026, software update. Despite this patch, high-profile tools like “Now Nudge” and the 24MP camera mode remain exclusive to the Galaxy S26, leaving owners of premium 2025 hardware without full feature parity, according to reports from SamMobile and SammyGuru.
Which Galaxy AI features arrived in the June update?
Samsung addressed a significant gap in the One UI 8.5 experience for the Galaxy S25, Z Fold 7, and Z Flip 7 by deploying a 900MB update on June 11, 2026. This package enables three specific on-device AI tools that were previously absent from these flagship models. According to official release notes, the update includes:
- Prioritize Notifications: Galaxy AI reorders alerts based on importance. This feature is restricted to the device’s system language and supports 13 languages, including English, German, and Korean.
- Summarize Notifications: The system now collapses long group chats and email threads into concise summaries without requiring users to open individual applications.
- File Summaries: Users can generate text summaries for PDF, TXT, and voice recording files directly within the My Files and Voice Recorder apps.
Why are flagship features like “Now Nudge” still missing?
The “Now Nudge” feature—a context-aware AI tool that suggests actions based on screen content—remains exclusive to the Galaxy S26. While Samsung has not provided an official explanation, the omission is notable because both the S25 and S26 share the same Snapdragon 8 Elite hardware, as noted by Digital Trends. This suggests the gap is a strategic product differentiation choice rather than a hardware limitation.
Evidence of a potential future release exists in internal firmware leaks. According to reporting by SamMobile, “Now Nudge” has been spotted in internal One UI 9 builds for the Z Fold 7. If this holds true, Samsung may be positioning these tools for a later software release rather than the current One UI 8.5 cycle.
How does feature availability differ by device?
Feature distribution is currently fragmented across the Samsung ecosystem. The following breakdown illustrates the current status of the One UI 8.5 rollout:
| Device Series | Status |
|---|---|
| Galaxy S25 / Z Fold 7 / Flip 7 | Received June AI features; missing S26-exclusive camera/AI tools. |
| Galaxy S24 | Confirmed for One UI 8.5; AI feature parity with S25 remains in flux, per Android Central. |
| Galaxy S23 | Running a reduced version of One UI 8.5; lacks Quick Share with Apple devices and Call Screening, according to PhoneArena. |
| Galaxy A-Series | Limited to “Awesome Intelligence” subset rather than the full Galaxy AI suite. |
What is the outlook for future updates?
The transition to One UI 9, based on Android 17, is the most likely path for older devices to receive remaining S26 features. Beta testing for One UI 9 began on May 13, 2026, for the S26 series. If Samsung adheres to its historical release cadence, stable versions for the S25 and S24 series are expected to launch between August and September 2026. However, features like 24MP camera mode and video softening currently have no confirmed backport path, meaning the S26 remains the only device guaranteed to support them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the S23 series receive the missing AI features?
Samsung has not announced plans to bring missing features like Quick Share with Apple devices to the S23. The device is currently running a reduced version of One UI 8.5.
Is “Now Nudge” coming to the S25?
While unconfirmed by Samsung, firmware leaks reported by SamMobile suggest “Now Nudge” may arrive on the Z Fold 7 and potentially the S25 series with the upcoming One UI 9 update.
Why does the S25 lack the 24MP camera mode?
Despite using the same Camera Assistant app version as the S26, the 24MP mode is absent on the S25. SammyGuru reports there is currently no official plan to bring this AI-powered resolution setting to older hardware.
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