Samsung seems ready to deliver a significant visual and functional refresh to its default web browser, Samsung Internet , reportedly arriving with the upcoming One UI 8.5 software update. Recent findings suggest the company aims for a smoother and more customizable browsing experience. The update will also give a boost in security to the mobile browser for Galaxy device owners.
Samsung Internet design overhaul for the One UI 8.5 update
The latest leaks come from @ GalaxyTechie and @ thatjoshguy69 tipsters. The most noticeable change involves the user interface. Samsung is introducing a redesigned address bar that now features a sleek, blurred appearance. This bar disappears into the background when a user scrolls down a page. This design approach maximizes screen space for content. The address bar also becomes more customizable, split into two parts: one for the URL and Home icon, and a second, shorter section for quick-access buttons like Tabs and Options.
Users will reportedly be able to choose between several address bar styles. The list includes Compact, Standard, and Bottom placement.
Tab organization is also getting a makeover (via SammuGuru ). The grid layout for viewing open tabs now visually resembles the Gallery app ‘s album view. Now it should feel familiar to Galaxy users. You can view your Tabs in List, Grid, or Stack styles, all featuring a modern, semi-transparent design. Managing a large number of tabs becomes less cumbersome with a new pop-up menu that appears upon closing the browser, giving users the option to close all open tabs at once.
Beyond aesthetics, the update brings some key functional improvements. The redesign will address a pretty specific complaint: annoying fixed-position pop-ups. This aims to clean up the browsing experience and reduce intrusions. For enhanced efficiency, there’s also a new AI Search option visible in the debug settings. The option allows users to leverage external AI tools like Gemini or Perplexity for direct querying within the browser. Furthermore, features like Secret Mode and synced tabs are made more accessible with just a single tap from the main tabs menu.
This major redesign is expected to debut alongside the new Galaxy S26 series. The company will roll out the One UI 8.5 update to eligible devices shortly thereafter.
