Samsung's recent rollout of the One UI 8.5 update has caused significant visual issues for Galaxy smartphone users, particularly within Google applications when using dark mode. Users have reported that apps such as Gmail, Google Messages, and Google Keep now display inconsistent dark themes, characterized by washed-out grey tones and high contrast backgrounds. This problem affects various Galaxy devices, including the flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy S25 series. Many users have expressed that the visual inconsistencies make these Google apps appear poorly optimized compared to Samsung's own interface. The issue may stem from a compatibility conflict between One UI 8.5 and Google's Material Expressive design language, which is intended to allow app interfaces to adapt to system themes. Unfortunately, Samsung has not yet acknowledged the problem or provided a timeline for a software patch, leaving users to submit bug reports in hopes of a resolution.