One UI 8 on Galaxy S23 feels incomplete with out this spotlight function

After first saying One UI 8 with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 again in July, Samsung is predicted to carry it to different flagships beginning this month. In preparation for the rollout of the steady model, starting with the Galaxy S25 later in September, Samsung has additionally launched One UI 8 beta updates to a variety of Galaxy S and A sequence telephones.

Within the first two days of September, Samsung has already initiated the One UI 8 beta program for many eligible gadgets, beginning with the Galaxy S23 and different A-series telephones yesterday and increasing it to the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 at the moment. Nevertheless, regardless of comparable builds, some not-so-old Galaxy flagships are lacking out on key options.

The Galaxy S23 sequence, as SamMobile notes, lacks one of the vital compelling One UI options: Now Temporary. Should you’re unfamiliar, Now Temporary is a function that pulls cues from a number of apps, offering an summary of what completely different elements of your day might appear to be when it comes to engagements, obligations, or pursuits. It hasn’t lived as much as its hype, however its potential can’t be overruled, particularly as Samsung plans to arm it with further options.

Now Temporary was first launched as a part of One UI 7 earlier this yr, but it surely was unique to the Galaxy S25. Subsequently, gadgets have began to obtain it with One UI 8, and Galaxy S23 was additionally anticipated to fall in line.

Samsung’s transfer isn’t very reassuring, because the Galaxy S23 was the primary sequence to tote Samsung’s intensive catalog of AI options, together with calling, writing, and drawing instruments. The cellphone can also be promised to be supported by the following yr, and robbing a two-year-old flagship of a big function isn’t an amazing technique.

Notably, the Galaxy S24 didn’t get Now Temporary with One UI 7, however Samsung added it with the newest One UI 8 beta, which was rolled out final week. This might have raised hopes for the homeowners of the Galaxy S23 sequence as effectively, which at the moment are being shattered.

Fortunately, this isn’t the ultimate One UI 8 replace for the Galaxy S23, and there may be nonetheless an opportunity of the function being added later. If you wish to check out Now Temporary on older gadgets, you can also sideload it on any gadget working One UI 7. Nevertheless, we’re uncertain if that’s nonetheless a chance with One UI 8 beta.