Samsung’s Internet Browser Loses “Internet” in New One UI Update
- Samsung Internet Browser is being renamed to Samsung Browser on newer Galaxy devices
- The change has been spotted on devices running the upcoming One UI 8.5 update
- Only the name changes — the browser keeps the same Chromium engine and features
- Samsung may be simplifying app names across Galaxy devices with newer software updates
- Samsung Internet Browser may be renamed to Samsung Browser
- The change appears on newer Galaxy devices running One UI 8.5
- The browser still uses the Chromium engine and same features
- Samsung could simplify default app names in future updates
Samsung appears to be changing the name of its popular mobile browser. The well-known Samsung Internet Browser may soon be renamed to simply Samsung Browser on newer Galaxy devices. The change has been spotted on phones running the upcoming One UI 8.5 software.
Despite the name change, the browser itself is expected to remain mostly the same. Users will still get the familiar browsing experience, including the Chromium-based engine, privacy features, and support for extensions such as ad blockers.
Reports suggest that Samsung could be simplifying the names of its built-in applications. Instead of longer names like “Samsung Internet,” the company may move toward shorter and cleaner names such as “Browser” for easier recognition across devices.
The browser will continue to be available on Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets, and it will still provide features like Secret Mode, enhanced privacy controls, and fast web performance. In short, while the name may change, the core functionality of Samsung’s browser remains unchanged.
Samsung appears to be preparing a small but noticeable change to its default mobile browser. The well-known Samsung Internet Browser may soon be renamed to Samsung Browser on newer Galaxy devices running the upcoming One UI 8.5 software.
Early reports suggest that the change focuses mainly on branding rather than functionality. The browser will continue to offer the same fast browsing experience powered by the Chromium engine, along with privacy features, extension support, and Samsung’s built-in tools.
The new naming strategy could be part of Samsung’s effort to simplify the names of its built-in applications. Instead of longer titles like “Samsung Internet,” the company may adopt shorter and cleaner names such as Browser for easier recognition across the Galaxy ecosystem.
Even with the updated name, users will still get familiar features like Secret Mode browsing, enhanced privacy protection, fast web performance, and support for ad-blocking extensions. In other words, the browser’s core experience remains unchanged — only the name is evolving.
