Samsung has announced that it is celebrating the 2026 version of Star Wars Day by bringing 8 new Star Wars artworks to the Samsung Art Store for its Art TVs.

This “May the 4th” celebration is a collaboration between Samsung and Disney, which helped to curate some of the most iconic characters and scenes from the movie series. It also expands Disney’s existing collection of artworks on the Art Store.

Here’s how Samsung described the 8 new Star Wars artworks entering the Art TVs:

“It highlights memorable moments from across the Star Wars saga on Samsung Art TVs, from Jedi Master Yoda igniting his lightsaber to confront Darth Sidious, to C-3PO and R2-D2 traveling to the palace of Jabba the Hutt. With these additions, the Samsung Art Store now features 28 Star Wars artworks, offering a broader selection of scenes and characters to explore.”

These artworks are available to download from the Art Store starting today.

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In July last year, Samsung released the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 as the first phones to feature Android 16-based One UI 8.0. Despite having the same Android version, One UI 8.5 has officially surpassed its predecessor in test duration, as Galaxy device users are still waiting for this update.

The One UI 8.0 beta program kicked off on May 28 with the Galaxy S25 series, with the stable update released on September 15th. So, One UI 8.0 for the Galaxy S25 series with a major Android release adopted in 3 months and 18 days.

On December 7, 2025, Samsung opened the One UI 8.5 beta program for the same lineup. However, it’s still not closed as of May 3rd. Subsequently, its overall test duration has expanded to 4 months and 26 days.

Since One UI 8.5 is based on Android 16, its platform is already tested and adapted to the Galaxy S25 series. So, the only thing that the company needed to do was to test the latest One UI 8.5 features on top of Android 16.

Eventually, the question arises, why take such a long time? From a technical point of view, this rollout delay is unexplained. The development and testing of this software update should have been completed by March.

There’s no point in taking such a long time in distribution, as it has nothing to test on the platform upgrade. So, the only work that has to be done on the new feature is compatibility with eligible phones.

Even if the compatibility is taking time, along with bug solving. The lack of transparency is another major issue with Samsung, which hasn’t announced any details on the rollout to bring a resolution to consumers.

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Samsung hasn’t closed the One UI 8.5 beta program, making it the longest software testing campaign to date. This is not an achievement to take proud at, but a matter of shame for the world’s largest smartphone-selling company.

The program opened on December 7 for the Galaxy S25 series. The first beta was released on the same day of enrollment, and the company has expanded the number with 9 more betas to date. These updates introduced a couple of new features and UI upgrades, as well as bug fixes for the participating models.

Later on, a couple of other phones, such as Galaxy Z Fold 7/Flip 7, as well as previous-gen flagships such as S24 and S23 series, also joined the program.

Image – One UI 8.5 update page

Past leaks and rumors had it that the beta program would conclude on April 30th with a stable release for Korean users. This speculation included expansion to global users in early May.

However, none of that happened, making the One UI 8.5 the longest beta program the company has ever opened. The total length of the test has reached 4 months and 26 days, and the counter is still on.

Still, Samsung hasn’t announced a release date for the final build, but it could get it done before mid-May. However, nothing is certain from this point of view. For example, past leaks regarding the rollout have been proven false, and we will only believe it when Samsung actually releases the update and closes the program.

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When we talk about mobile software updates, three names come into mind – Apple and Samsung. Why is that? Apple is consistent with iPhone software development and rollout, two metrics that Samsung follows but cannot achieve. However, the scale of deployment matters, which is why Samsung comes second.

Let me help you understand the scenario and the reason you are here.

Apple

Apple has a systematic channel for software update development and release. The chain starts at its developer conference – WWDC, where all of the new software features are announced. Simultaneously, it releases a developer beta to all eligible devices so that they can participate. The same goes for the public beta campaign; all eligible iPhones can enter without restrictions on the number of models.

After months of testing, Apple releases the new iOS software update soon after the release of the latest iPhones. Users have become familiar with this pattern for years. They know what’s heading their way and when. Importantly, Apple keeps this process consistent.

The same goes for Pixel phones: Google releases updates for all Pixels at once, and the rollout is the same. Unlike Apple, Google changes its release date based on the development of the software. It means it has to cope with the Android ecosystem partners and ensure that their experience doesn’t lag.

On the positive side, Google keeps everyone posted about the development roadmap to the final release date.

What’s important?

It’s about approach; Apple has an unmatched consistency, everything is transparent and familiar to the users. The same goes for Pixel phone users.

What about Samsung?

Samsung used to act like a leader in this segment, but not anymore. The company had an annual developer conference, but that is no longer the case. It now announces a beta program with three models, prioritizes new software for new launches, and delays the rollout for old devices.

Unlike Apple and Google, Samsung publishes no prior information about its software development roadmap, shares no estimated launch date, or anything else regarding the final rollout. So, basically, existing Galaxy device owners don’t know when they will receive the next update because there’s no pattern in software development or the rollout.

I’ve also seen many people taking sides with Samsung on this matter, saying it launches more devices in the market at once. So, it can’t release the firmware update for all devices. Let’s agree to this for once, but why can’t it be transparent, share a development roadmap, and the final release date? What’s the loss in sharing a timeline and abiding by it?

That goes for a more consumer-friendly answer, but here’s a more befitting fact. Apple allows all eligible iPhones to test the latest iOS software update. For those who don’t know, Apple sells almost an identical number of iPhones as combined Galaxy devices each quarter. And, Samsung cannot even open the beta program for all S-series at once.

In the Apple ecosystem, users don’t wait for an update, protest about that in online forums, or wait endlessly. The iPhone maker gives them the after-sales service they deserve. Meanwhile, Samsung has become the opposite; you buy an expensive Ultra model, get a new pre-installed software, next year, you have to protest to get new features from the newest Ultra model, and keep on wondering about the final release.

One UI 8.5

The latest update has become a topic of discussion, but due to a lack of transparency. Users first protested against Samsung’s denial of the latest AI features to the previous flagship. Once confirmed, they are now waiting for the final release.

Basically, the beta program opened in December 2025, and the test continues through April 2026. In between, Samsung launched the Galaxy S26 series as the first phone with One UI 8.5. And, the beta is still open as of early May 3rd.

Galaxy smartphone users don’t know when this update will drop on their devices; there’s no announcement in this regard.

Conclusion

Yes, you may have a different opinion on this, but when it comes to consumer satisfaction, transparency plays lead role. This element is completely lacking in Samsung’s software ecosystem. Consumers want the best after-sales services, and they should get them because that’s what they’re paying for. Unfortunately, Samsung is taking consumers for granted just by offering them flashy hardware upgrades with new models and overlooking the after-sales service.

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