Trending Now - Samsung Introduces One UI 9 Beta for Galaxy S26 Users

WHO:

samsung.com - Samsung Electronics announced the One UI 9 beta program.

SamMobile - Tarun Vats reported on the preparations for the One UI 9 beta program.

WHAT:

samsung.com - Samsung Notes gains creative new tools, including decorative tapes and a wider variety of pen line styles.

samsung.com - The Contacts app now offers direct access to Creative Studio for creating personalized profile cards without the need to switch between apps.

samsung.com - Accessibility is significantly improved by an adjustable Mouse Key speed that enables smoother cursor control and a combined TalkBack package that brings together features previously offered separately by Google and Samsung.

samsung.com - The full experience of One UI 9 will be introduced with upcoming Galaxy flagship devices later this year, which will include advanced AI features that will make mobile interaction easy and effortless.

samsung.com - The updated Quick Panel gives users greater control over its layout, allowing independent adjustments for brightness, sound, and media player, with more size options to suit individual preferences.

samsung.com - One UI 9 beta introduces a new Text Spotlight feature that displays selected text larger or more clearly in a floating window to make reading easier.

samsung.com - One UI 9 also introduces enhanced protection against suspicious apps: when new high-risk apps are detected, it warns users, blocks execution and installation, and recommends deletion through security policy updates.

samsung.com - The One UI 9 beta program offers enhancements in creativity, accessibility, and security.

samsung.com - One UI 9 beta is built on Android 17 and includes expanded creative tools and customization options.

samsung.com - The beta program introduces new features in Samsung Notes, the Contacts app, and the Quick Panel.

samsung.com - One UI 9 beta enhances protection against suspicious apps by warning users and recommending deletion.

SamMobile - A One UI 9 firmware for the Galaxy S26 series was spotted on Samsung's servers.

WHERE:

samsung.com - The One UI 9 beta program will be available in select markets including Germany, India, Korea, Poland, the U.K., and the U.S.

SamMobile - One UI 9 Beta Program-related sections have been created in the Samsung Community forum in Germany, India, Poland, South Korea, the UK, and the USA.

WHEN:

samsung.com - The beta program is launching this week, with the possibility of the beta update for the Galaxy S26 series being released by the end of this month.

samsung.com - The One UI 9 beta program is launching this week.

SamMobile - Google is set to showcase Android 17’s new design and features later today during the Google I/O 2026 developers conference.

WHY:

samsung.com - The updates in One UI 9 aim to provide a more intuitive and personalized mobile experience.

HOW:

samsung.com - Galaxy S26 series users can apply to join the beta program via the Samsung Members app.

(UPDATED May 12, 2026 23:21 UTC)

Samsung has announced exciting updates to its Notes app, introducing creative tools like decorative tapes and a wider variety of pen line styles. Additionally, the Contacts app now allows users to access Creative Studio directly, making it easier to create personalized profile cards without switching between apps. Accessibility features have also seen significant improvements, including an adjustable Mouse Key speed for smoother cursor control and a combined TalkBack package that merges previously separate features from Google and Samsung.

(UPDATED May 12, 2026 21:24 UTC)

Samsung has announced that the full experience of One UI 9 will be introduced with their upcoming Galaxy flagship devices later this year, featuring advanced AI capabilities designed to enhance mobile interaction. The updated Quick Panel will allow users to customize their layout for brightness, sound, and media player controls, while the new Text Spotlight feature will make reading easier by displaying selected text in a larger, clearer format. Additionally, One UI 9 will offer improved security measures against high-risk apps, warning users and blocking installation or execution when necessary, with the beta program launching this week and the Galaxy S26 series beta update expected by the end of this month.

(UPDATED May 12, 2026 17:43 UTC)

Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of the One UI 9 beta program, which will be available in select markets including Germany, India, Korea, Poland, the U.K., and the U.S. This new beta, built on Android 17, introduces enhancements in creativity, accessibility, and security, featuring expanded tools in Samsung Notes, the Contacts app, and the Quick Panel, while also improving protection against suspicious apps. Galaxy S26 series users can apply to join the beta program through the Samsung Members app, with Google set to showcase Android 17’s new design and features later today during the Google I/O 2026 developers conference.