Samsung's One UI 9 beta will roll out for Galaxy S26 owners this week

Source: Engadget

One UI 9 beta begins rolling out this week for Galaxy S26 owners. Built on Android 17, the beta introduces a Quick Panel redesign, new creative options for Samsung Notes, and a suite of accessibility and security enhancements.

New Features

Quick Panel redesign

• Brightness, sound, and media player controls are now independently adjustable.
• Additional sizing options give users more flexibility in how the panel appears.

Samsung Notes updates

• New decorative digital tapes.
• Expanded pen line styles for richer note‑taking experiences.

Contacts integration

• Contacts now work with Creative Studio, allowing users to create personalized profile cards without leaving the app.

Accessibility improvements

• Mouse key speed adjustment for users who rely on external keyboards.
• Text Spotlight: zoom and clarify selected text inside a floating window.
• TalkBack integration with Google’s similarly named feature, enhancing screen‑reader capabilities.

Security enhancements

One UI 9 can detect high‑risk apps, warn users, and block their installation, helping to prevent malicious software from reaching the device.

Availability

• The beta is available through the Samsung Members app.
• Currently limited to select markets: United States, United Kingdom, Germany, India, Poland, and South Korea.
• Rolling out to eligible devices this week, with the final version slated for upcoming Galaxy flagship devices later this year (including the rumored next‑generation foldables).

For more details, see the official announcement on the Samsung Newsroom.