Samsung is launching a beta version of its Internet browser for Windows PCs on October 30, 2025, initially in the United States and South Korea. The browser targets Windows 10 version 1809 and later, along with Windows 11, to extend the company’s mobile-first browser to desktops and unify the Galaxy mobile ecosystem with Windows PCs.
Samsung’s Internet browser has long operated primarily on mobile devices, particularly Galaxy smartphones and tablets. This beta release represents the first major expansion to personal computers, allowing users to maintain seamless connectivity across platforms. By bringing the browser to Windows, Samsung addresses the need for consistent browsing experiences between mobile and desktop environments, where many Galaxy users already operate Windows-based systems.
Central to the browser’s functionality is cross-device synchronization. Through Samsung Pass, the beta enables the transfer of bookmarks, browsing history, and passwords between Galaxy phones and Windows PCs. This feature ensures that users do not lose access to saved data when switching devices, promoting efficiency in daily workflows. Samsung Pass, a secure authentication service already integrated in the mobile ecosystem, handles this synchronization to protect user information during transfers.
The browser incorporates Galaxy AI, Samsung’s artificial intelligence framework. A key addition is Browsing Assist, an AI-powered tool that summarizes web pages and translates content in real time. This capability processes page elements on the fly, providing users with condensed versions of articles or immediate language conversions without leaving the browsing session. Such integration aims to streamline information consumption, particularly for multilingual or lengthy content.
Samsung prioritizes a privacy-first design in the beta. Data handling follows strict protocols to minimize exposure, with encryption applied to synced elements. The company envisions the browser developing into an ambient AI assistant that overlays intelligent features directly onto web content. However, the current beta serves as the initial implementation, focusing on core synchronization and basic AI tools rather than the full envisioned scope.
Technical aspects of the beta include reliance on the Chromium engine, common in modern browsers. Unresolved details encompass the frequency of Chromium patch updates, support for browser extensions, options for enterprise management in organizational settings, and specific privacy measures for AI-driven features like Browsing Assist. These elements require further clarification as the beta progresses.
The release positions the beta as a testing platform to gather user feedback, distinct from fully developed browsers such as Chrome, Edge, or Firefox. It supports Samsung’s Galaxy Book laptops by enhancing ecosystem cohesion, akin to how Apple integrates Safari across iPhone and Mac, or Google ties Chrome to Android and Chromebooks. Availability will extend beyond the United States and South Korea in subsequent phases.
Users and organizations should approach the beta with caution, testing features in non-critical scenarios. Samsung recommends waiting for more stable and transparent updates to address potential issues before widespread adoption.
