Samsung will start beta testing Gaming Hub today

After releasing the stable One UI 8.5 update to millions of smartphones globally, Samsung has started recruiting beta testers for its Gaming Hub app on mobile devices. With the new version, the South Korean firm aims to offer gamers improved usability, more customization options, and additional features.

Upcoming features for Gaming Hub on Galaxy phones and tablets

With the updated Gaming Hub app, Samsung plans to improve library management and accessibility based on a user’s gaming history. The app will make essential controls, such as bookmarks, mute, and the notification bar, easier to access.

Users will also be able to check the remaining time (countdown) before a game starts so that they can do other tasks until their game is ready to play. They can also customize their gamer profiles.

Samsung says Gaming Hub will offer personalized analysis based on a user's gaming history. By using information from Galaxy Store, Google Play, and cloud gaming (Nvidia GeForce Now and Xbox) profiles, the app will recommend helpful content, including game walkthrough videos.

The app will also offer personalized promotions and pre-order deal notifications by analyzing data from a user’s gaming activity across game stores. Samsung also plans to improve user engagement through notifications related to daily streaks and in-game achievements.

Improved library management and accessibility based on recent play history
Easier access to key controls such as mute, bookmarks, and notifications
Game-specific leaderboards showing Gamebell play time and play count
Expanded gamer profile customization
Personalized gaming insights and recommendations
A content hub integrating Galaxy Store, Google Play, and cloud gaming services
Store-linked promotions and pre-order information
A persistence reward system featuring daily streaks and achievement tracking

Gaming Hub beta testing schedule

The Gaming Hub beta program will begin on May 19, 2026. During the testing period, Samsung will release updated versions of the app in three phases. The company will also conduct surveys to gather feedback from beta testers, which will be used to improve future versions of the app.

Beta testing period

Samsung Gaming Hub's beta testing period starts on May 19, 2026 (Tuesday) and will end on July 10, 2026 (Friday).

Beta release schedule

First update: May 19, 2026 (Tuesday)
Second update: June 2, 2026 (Tuesday)
Third update: June 16, 2026 (Tuesday)

Survey schedule

First survey: June 2, 2026 (Tuesday) to June 15, 2026 (Monday)
Second survey: June 16, 2026 (Tuesday) to June 29, 2026 (Monday)
Third survey: June 30, 2026 (Tuesday) to July 10, 2026 (Friday)