One UI 8.5 introduces a new haptic effect on the volume slider, adding a gentle tap for each incremental step when users hold the volume keys.
Samsung frames the change as another non-visual refinement: the effect is subtle but makes the phone feel more responsive during volume adjustments.
The upgrade builds on One UI 7, which added vibration only when volume and brightness sliders hit their minimum or maximum limits.
Tested support already includes the Galaxy S24, A57 and A37, suggesting the feature is not limited to flagship models as One UI 8.5 reaches more devices and regions.
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