One UI 8 adds Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection (KEEP) for on-device AI privacy.
Samsung is integrating post-quantum cryptography into Secure Wi-Fi for future-ready protection.
A new Alert Centre will unify privacy and security notifications in a single interface.
Samsung has stated that the next major software update, Android 16-based One UI 8, will be released alongside the upcoming Galaxy products. In a press release, the company highlighted new security features and stated that these features will be included with next Samsung Galaxy smartphones, implying a debut alongside the next generation foldable handsets, which will be unveiled at the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event on July 9.
SurveyDuring the event, the South Korean smartphone manufacturer is likely to unveil new handsets such as the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and a cheap Galaxy Z Flip FE. Some speculations also suggest that the firm may reveal its next “Ultra” folding model, as well as a possible preview of a tri-fold tablet known as the Galaxy G Fold.
In the press release, the business stated that new features will focus on protecting AI-powered services. One of the new features is Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection (KEEP), a new system-level design. It would set up separate encrypted storage environments for apps, limiting access to sensitive on-device data like user preferences, routines, and AI-generated insights.
The company is also developing its Knox Matrix platform to improve cross-device threat detection. This means that if a connected Galaxy device detects indicators of breach, such as identity forgery or unauthorised system changes, it will automatically sign out of the user’s Samsung Account to prevent further exposure. Users will receive alerts across all of their devices and can manage issues using a new “Security status of your devices” dashboard.
Samsung is also improving its Secure Wi-Fi with post-quantum cryptography. It will be useful in safeguarding user data even in cases where encrypted information is collected today with the intention of being decrypted later utilising future quantum computers. It will also have Auto Protect, which activates on public networks such as cafes and airports, better Privacy Protection, which anonymises data flow, and Protection Activity, which provides users with a complete history of how and when connections were secured.
Other security enhancements include an expanded Auto Blocker to prevent unauthorised installations and restrict background command attacks, new Advanced Intelligence Settings to limit AI-powered online data processing, and Theft Protection features such as Security Delay and Identity Check to reduce the risk of data theft during a robbery.
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