Samsung recently rolled out One UI 8 Beta 2 for Galaxy S23 devices, giving owners early access to Android 16-based features. However, one of the most anticipated additions, Now Brief, remains absent.
Now Brief Likely Excluded Permanently
The Galaxy AI-powered Now Brief was missing from the first One UI 8 Beta, giving hope that it might appear in subsequent updates. Unfortunately, it is still not included in Beta 2. SamMobile reports that it’s unlikely the feature will ever arrive on Galaxy S23 devices. The feature is currently available only on the Galaxy S25 Series and in the One UI 8 beta for the Galaxy S24 Series.
What is Now Brief?
Now Brief is powered by Galaxy AI and aggregates information from Samsung and Google apps to provide personalized, glanceable content. Users can see flight details, reminders, weather updates, and music playlists all in one place.
Why the Galaxy S23 Might Be Left Out
The reason for the exclusion remains unclear. The Galaxy S23 is capable of handling AI tasks and has even run Now Brief via sideloading the APK. Many speculate that Samsung is restricting the feature to newer devices to encourage upgrades—a strategy not uncommon in the smartphone industry.
Conclusion
Galaxy S23 owners eager to explore all the AI features of One UI 8 may be disappointed, as Now Brief appears to be reserved for newer Galaxy models. Users can still enjoy other One UI 8 enhancements, but the absence of this key AI feature highlights Samsung’s strategy to prioritize its latest devices.