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February 20, 2026
Samsung's new Bixby hits beta.
The “conversational” assistant was announced for phones last month, after a rollout on TVs, and is now available in the One UI 8.5 beta in the US and a few other countries. Expect to hear more about it, and its full release plans, at next week’s Unpacked.

TL;DR
- Samsung's conversational assistant is now available in the One UI 8.5 beta for phones.
- The assistant was previously rolled out on TVs.
- The beta is currently accessible in the US and a few other countries.
- More information is expected at next week's Unpacked event.
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