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Samsung just dropped the first Beta Software Update on September 1st for S23 devices, and so far, it looks promising. There are a lot of new features packed into this update, so I'm going to showcase them in a scrolling text format throughout this video.

For this video, I'm running the S23 Ultra. If you're using a similar device and considering an upgrade to a newer S series model, this update might be enough to hold you off until the S26 series, which is anticipated to launch early next year. That could be a worthwhile upgrade, especially in terms of the processor—because I’ve noticed my S23 Ultra starting to fall behind in performance.

Again, with the One UI 8 Beta, there are plenty of new features, but the one I’m most excited about is the addition of Enhanced Split Screen.

I talked about this feature in the previous video and how it seems inspired by OnePlus’s playbook. It’s a major productivity boost.

When two apps are open in split screen, Enhanced Split Screen lets you push one app to the edge of the screen, leaving it partially exposed while focusing on the other. You can then tap the partially exposed app to expand and focus on it, while minimizing the other. This works incredibly well for productivity use cases.

So let’s talk about how to access the update. First, open the Samsung Members application.

You’ll see cards at the top. Simply scroll to the blue card labeled One UI Beta Program and tap on it.

Here, you can join the Beta by tapping the Join button. Quick disclaimer: the Beta only supports unlocked devices—another good reason to go unlocked in the future.

Depending on your download speeds, the update may take anywhere from a few minutes to 15.

Your device may restart several times during the update process.

But once it’s complete, you’ll be greeted with a welcome screen that feels like you’ve just unboxed a brand-new device.

I just installed the update over the weekend and haven’t had much time to explore it beyond the Enhanced Split Screen feature. So far, it seems relatively stable. The only issue I’ve noticed is one widget not staying in place after being added.

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