Samsung app gets new name: That’s now changing for Galaxy users

Robin Facklam

March 9, 20263:00 p.m

Samsung is renaming its well-known internet browser. It now appears under a different name on new smartphones.

The Android-Web browser from Samsung will have a new name in the future. Instead of “Samsung Internet”, the app is now called “Samsung Browser”. The change first appeared in a recent version of the application available on devices Samsung Galaxy S26 series was tested.

However, the previous name will still be displayed on older smartphones and in app stores. This suggests that the renaming will initially only be available on newer devices with current software, reports “Android Authority“.

New AI feature in Samsung browser

With the update, Samsung is also introducing a new AI feature called “Ask AI”. This allows users to ask questions about open websites or have content analyzed directly in the browser. The feature is reminiscent of AI-powered browser solutions such as the Comet Browser developed by Perplexity AI.

However, the feature is currently only available in a few regions, including the USA and South Korea.

Samsung's Android browser bears the name for the first time on new Galaxy devices "Samsung Browser.” (symbol image) — Samsung’s Android browser is called “Samsung Browser” for the first time on new Galaxy devices. (symbol image) IMAGO / Zoonar

More security and new design for Samsung Browser

In addition to the renaming and the AI function, the new version also brings additional security functions. In the future, the browser will be able to warn users when they access potentially harmful websites, reports “Android Authority”.

The app icon has also been revised: it looks more colorful and modern than before. Samsung has not yet announced when the new name and functions will appear on other devices.

More AI and dynamic interface in upcoming Samsung update

With One UI 8.5, Samsung Electronics continues to expand its software strategy. In addition to the new “Ambient Design”, more AI functions will also be integrated that work more closely with system apps and widgets. This could Galaxy devices will personalize content more in the futurefor example by having layouts automatically adapt to usage habits or the current background image. At the same time, Samsung promises optimizations in speed and energy consumption so that the surface remains fluid despite additional effects.