Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung appears to be working on a new One UI 9 feature that will let users block internet access for distracting apps. It also includes PIN protection and scheduled Downtime controls, suggesting Samsung could be building a parental-control and productivity hybrid tool. Samsung could be preparing a new productivity-focused … Read More “One UI 9 might bring Samsung’s most aggressive focus tool yet” »
Stephen Radochia / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has launched the Android 17-based One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 series in South Korea, Germany, and the UK. The update introduces a more customizable Quick Panel, Samsung DeX multitasking enhancements, and a new “Tape” feature in Samsung Notes. Key accessibility and privacy upgrades include unified … Read More “One UI 9 beta rolling out for Galaxy S26: Here’s the changelog” »
Stephen Radochia / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has revealed that a second wave of One UI 9 beta rollout will begin on May 26. The company previously confirmed that the Android 17-based beta software is now starting to roll out in the US, the UK, India, Germany, and Poland, but not all of those countries … Read More “Samsung says One UI 9 beta’s second rollout wave will start soon” »
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Galaxy owners are facing problems with the Enhance-X app after updating to One UI 8.5. It’s reported that some features are missing and some can’t even find the app in the Galaxy Store. Samsung says it plans to roll out an update in stages by device after fixing the … Read More “Samsung confirms One UI 8.5 glitch is causing Enhance-X features to go missing” »
One UI 8.5 hasn’t even been out for a minute, and Samsung is now ready to host another beta program. After announcing stable One UI 8.5 last week and initiating the global rollout earlier this week, Samsung is now officially starting off the beta for One UI 9. Samsung has officially announced the One UI … Read More “Breaking: Samsung announces One UI 9 beta for Galaxy S26” »
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has officially released the stable One UI 8.5 update for the Galaxy S25 series in the US. The update started rolling out in South Korea last week. It brings previously exclusive Galaxy S26 features to the Galaxy S25 series, including Agentic AI, Creative Studio, and more. Samsung … Read More “Samsung starts rolling out stable One UI 8.5 to Galaxy S25 users in the US” »
Prakhar Khanna / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has started pushing the stable One UI 8.5 update to the Galaxy S25 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Galaxy Z Flip 7. The update is rolling out first to participants in the beta program in South Korea. It will soon expand to non-beta users and users in … Read More “Galaxy S25 FE, Z Fold 7, and Z Flip 7 join stable One UI 8.5 rollout” »
TL;DR After running One UI 8.5 beta for months, Samsung is bringing the stable update to a host of devices. Samsung has also shared a list of devices getting the updates, which includes leading phones and tablets. The update is starting to roll out in Korea today, with the global release expected later this week. … Read More “Samsung just dropped the list of devices getting One UI 8.5 today: Is your Galaxy on it?” »
Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung is currently seeing One UI 8.5 updates to Galaxy users, while also testing the Android 17-based One UI 9. After those, it’s now looking like One UI 9.5 will be the company’s next major release. One UI 9.5 could debut with the Galaxy S27 in early 2027. After … Read More “Samsung One UI 9.5 references hint at possible Galaxy S27 plans” »
The stable version of One UI 8.5 first arrived on the Galaxy S26 series. After months of being in beta, some of Samsung’s older Galaxy devices are finally getting the stable version as well. While Samsung neglected to include the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE in its official rollout list, it looks like the Fan … Read More “Samsung didn’t forget the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE in its One UI 8.5 rollout” »
