One UI 8.5 revealed to arrive with adaptive clock, weather effect, floating search bar and bold status bar icon
The rumor mill has been buzzing lately with the updates related to One UI 8.5 that is expected to be released along with the upcoming Galaxy S26 series. Some new changes are now spotted in the One UI 8.5 latest build that will enhance the user experience.
Here are the details
One UI 8.5: New details revealed
wow！Samsung One UI 8.5' s new intelligent color selection effect of clock background is great,The clock will automatically select the background color to form a harmonious color style. with a little frosted glass effect, so cool! pic.twitter.com/ksh6Rkf7uR
— PhoneArt (@UniverseIce) October 10, 2025
Tipster @UniverseIce has shared a video on the X platform that the clock will automatically select the background color to form a harmonious color style with a little frosted glass effect. One UI 8.5 adaptive clock can recognize all objects, and it is not limited only to humans and animals.
BREAKING！ The latest version of One UI 8.5 adaptive clock can recognize all objects,not limited to humans and animals.https://t.co/sm58akJR8n
— PhoneArt (@UniverseIce) October 10, 2025
The same tipster also shared that in One UI 8.5, users can set the weather effect when they lock the screen wallpaper. In the video, the rain and snowfall effects can be seen.
One UI 8.5, I don't know if this is new.
Now you can set the weather effect when you lock the screen wallpaper. pic.twitter.com/OVC9JmEgme— PhoneArt (@UniverseIce) October 10, 2025
Another tipster, @tarunvats33, revealed that in the One UI 8.5 latest build, bold and black Status bar icons were spotted.
Breaking News!
One UI 8.5 latest build introduces bold, black Status Bar icons 🔥
Finally — Samsung listened to our feedback 💙Repost if you love this change! 👀 pic.twitter.com/Iwi8Pwqj8A
— Tarun Vats (@tarunvats33) October 10, 2025
While the search bar is now floating, it is revealed that while entering the text, it will become normal with the same animations as iOS.
One UI 8.5: The search bar is now floating pic.twitter.com/ZtnCqHm00T
— Tarun Vats (@tarunvats33) October 10, 2025
It was previously revealed that One UI 8.5 brings a new Software Download screen and notification badges, while it is also revealed to come with system-wide 3D app icons and a gradient appearance for the weather app. Seems like Samsung will be offering a completely new design language with the upcoming One UI 8.5.
