This new One UI 8.5 feature makes your Samsung phone smarter than ever

Samsung is getting ready to launch its next big software update, One UI 8.5, which aims to make Galaxy smartphones much more intelligent. It appears the company is creating a feature that works just like Google’s “Magic Cue” tool, which is already popular on Pixel phones. For Samsung users, this new helpful function is called “Now nudges.”

The main goal of this technology is to use artificial intelligence (AI) to figure out what you are doing and then proactively suggest useful actions, often before you realize you need them. Early information leaked about One UI 8.5 suggests that “Now nudges” will closely watch what’s happening on your screen so it can offer assistance at the perfect time.

Samsung has divided these smart hints into three distinct groups. The first group is about Recalling Important Information. These are smart reminders that bring back details you looked at earlier. For instance, if you checked an address, a confirmation code, or a quick note, your phone might remind you of it when you open a related app or conversation where that information is suddenly needed.

The second type is for Filling Out Forms Easily. These are designed to speed up paperwork and online sign-ups. The phone can automatically fill in common information like your name, email address, or physical address, making long processes quick and seamless. Finally, there are the Getting Things Done Quickly nudges, which suggest immediate next steps.

If someone sends you a map location in a message, the phone might pop up a suggestion to open it directly in your navigation app. If a date is mentioned in an email, the phone could offer to add that appointment to your calendar immediately.

It is clear that “Now nudges” is Samsung’s way of building a feature very similar to Google’s Magic Cue. This kind of idea sharing is typical in the mobile world, as companies constantly borrow the best ways to improve how people use their phones. If this new function is successful, it will make everyday actions feel easier and much more natural. With One UI 8.5, Samsung is working to transform your Galaxy device into a more thoughtful, helpful partner throughout your day.