Trending Now - Samsung Galaxy S26 Users Start Receiving One UI 9 Beta Updates

WHO:

TechRadar - Samsung is the company releasing the One UI 9 beta update.

9to5Google - Tarun Vats and SamMobile shared the official changelog for One UI 9.

WHAT:

9to5Google - The One UI 9 beta program is now open for Galaxy S26 series devices and is expected to expand to other devices in the coming months.

Droid Life - Android 17 will introduce a feature allowing users to put any app into a Bubble, previously limited to messaging apps.

Droid Life - Android 17 will include a one-time location access feature for apps, allowing users to grant temporary location permissions.

Droid Life - Android 17 will allow users to set per-app dark themes.

Droid Life - Android 17 will feature a new interface for split-screen functionality, improving usability for foldable and larger screens.

Droid Life - Android 17 will separate the volume controls for the voice assistant from other audio settings.

TechRadar - The One UI 9 beta brings Android 17 to the Galaxy S26 series.

9to5Google - The first beta update is rolling out now in select regions.

9to5Google - The update includes improvements to the Quick Panel design, Samsung Notes, and DeX.

9to5Google - New features include a customizable quick panel, enhancements to Samsung DeX, and a new Tape feature in Samsung Notes.

9to5Google - The update also introduces a blue indicator for location access transparency and new accessibility features.

WHERE:

9to5Google - The beta update is currently rolling out in select regions, including Germany.

WHEN:

9to5Google - Samsung is not expected to formally launch this update until at least July.

WHY:

TechRadar - The update aims to improve various apps, accessibility tools, and security for users.

HOW:

9to5Google - Users can rearrange and customize controls in the quick panel, access game settings directly from the Game Booster panel, and utilize new keyboard shortcuts for accessibility settings.

(UPDATED May 14, 2026 19:34 UTC)

The One UI 9 beta program has just launched for Galaxy S26 series devices, with plans to expand to additional devices in the coming months. Meanwhile, Android 17 is set to introduce several exciting features, including the ability to put any app into a Bubble, a one-time location access option for apps, and per-app dark themes. Additionally, users can look forward to an improved interface for split-screen functionality and separate volume controls for the voice assistant.

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(UPDATED May 14, 2026 13:29 UTC)

Samsung is rolling out the One UI 9 beta update, which introduces Android 17 to the Galaxy S26 series, with the first beta now available in select regions like Germany. This update brings a host of new features, including a customizable quick panel, enhancements to Samsung DeX, and a new Tape feature in Samsung Notes, along with improvements to accessibility and security. While users can expect to see these changes soon, the formal launch of the update is not anticipated until at least July.