The arrival of a new software beta is always an exciting time for tech enthusiasts. Today was no different for users of the Galaxy S23 lineup with the release of One UI 8 beta. The firmware gives users an early look at new software based on Android 16. However, amid the fresh animations and user interface changes, many Samsung Galaxy S23 users have noticed the absence of a key feature in One UI 8 beta: Now Brief.
Samsung’s Now Brief is missing from One UI 8 Beta on the Galaxy S23 series
Now Brief is Samsung’s helpful AI-powered tool that summarizes notifications, news, and schedules into a quick, digestible overview. The feature has already been added to other devices like the Galaxy S24 and the new foldable models. This has left many Galaxy S23 owners wondering why their device was left out of the initial beta release.
The reason for the omission is not yet confirmed. One theory suggests it could be a hardware limitation, as the Galaxy S23’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip might not be able to handle the AI demands as efficiently as newer processors. However, this seems unlikely given that some users have already been able to get the feature running smoothly on their S23 phones using unofficial methods.
The potential reason
There’s a more likely explanation for the absence of the feature. Samsung could still be in the process of testing the feature. After all, they need to ensure its smooth performance before rolling it out widely.
There’s reason to be optimistic, tho. Let’s remember that Now Brief was also missing from the first One UI 8 beta for the Galaxy S24 but was added in a subsequent update. For now, Galaxy S23 beta testers can enjoy the other new features and design changes. However, we will have to wait to find out if Samsung decides to bring Now Brief to their phones.
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