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Leaks Point to Major Samsung Internet Redesign in One UI 8.5

The unconfirmed update is expected to surface around the Galaxy S26 launch window.

Overview

  • Leaked build 29.1.2.23 shows a blurred, floating address bar that hides on scroll and splits the URL section from quick-access controls.
  • Users can choose Compact, Standard, or Bottom bar styles with customizable shortcut placement.
  • Tab management adds List, Grid, and Stack views, including a new two-column grid and a pop-up option to close all tabs at once.
  • Menus move to floating flyover panels and pill-shaped bottom bars, replacing the current swipe-up grid layout.
  • Reports point to privacy and usability tweaks that target fixed-position pop-ups, make Secret Mode and synced tabs one tap away, and add an experimental AI Search in debug with Gemini or Perplexity.