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Samsung <\/b>has announced the One UI 9<\/b> beta programme, which begins this week for Galaxy S26 series users.<\/p>\n
One UI 9 is based on Android 17<\/b>, which has not yet been released to the public.<\/p>\n
The Samsung user interface will include AI and Galaxy features, as well as key Android 17 changes. Below are some expected upgrades for Samsung\u2019s One UI 9.<\/p>\n
Samsung Notes<\/b>: Samsung is adding new pen line styles for more creative and decorative use.<\/p>\n
Contacts<\/b>: The Contacts app, where you save your contacts\u2019 details and numbers now gets Creative Studio compatibility built in; there\u2019s no need to switch apps anymore to create a personalised profile card.<\/p>\n
Quick Pane<\/b>l: The pull-down settings menu on Android phones now offers more customisation options. Users can adjust the size and layout of key settings like brightness, sound, media player, and more.<\/p>\n
Accessibility<\/b>: The Mouse Key speed is now adjustable. TalkBack (formerly Voice Assistant, for the visually impaired) is now better integrated with Google\u2019s version of the same feature. Text Spotlight, which shows larger text in a floaty window, has been added.<\/p>\n
Added protection<\/b>: One UI 9 now warns users when it detects a high-risk app, blocks its execution and installation, and recommends deleting the app and updating your security settings.<\/p>\nWho can take part in the beta of One UI 9?<\/h2>\n
The beta programme is currently open only to Galaxy S26 series users in Germany, India, Korea, Poland, the U,K, and the U.S., starting from this week. The sign-up area is located within Samsung Members app.<\/p>\n
Source: Samsung (newsroom)<\/u><\/p>\n<\/div>\n