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Samsung’s Galaxy S26 lineup (S26, S26+, S26 Ultra) started receiving the May 2026 security patch, a ~560MB update (build S94xBXXS2AZE2) that first landed in Europe after earlier Korea releases. Samsung is prioritizing One UI 9 (Android 17) development, with a beta program available in Germany and the UK (and others like the USA, Korea, India, Poland). To update, go to Settings > Software update > Download and install.
Samsung has released the first public beta of One UI 9.0 for the Galaxy S26, adding a more customizable Quick Panel, on-device Game Booster shortcuts, a redesigned precise location permission UI, and Samsung Notes updates—including the Tape feature for masking parts of notes and new pen styles with a Straighten Lines option.
Samsung’s One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 lineup introduces a 12-item changelog: more customizable quick panel controls, DeX improvements (desktop previews and easier window moves), a new Tape feature in Samsung Notes, expanded Game Booster settings, location access transparency indicators, and a host of accessibility upgrades (Text Spotlight, Select to Speak, TalkBack updates) plus mouse/keyboard enhancements. The beta is rolling out to Galaxy S26/S26+/S26 Ultra, with the Ultra build roughly 3.6 GB.
Samsung has kicked off the One UI 9.0 beta rollout for the Galaxy S26 lineup (S26, S26+, S26 Ultra) in Germany, the UK, and the USA, with firmware S94xBXXU2ZZEF (~3.6GB) and the May 2026 security patch; a South Korea variant carries S94xNKSU2ZZEF. The update adds a more customizable Quick Panel, improved Samsung Notes, enhanced privacy/security options, and new accessibility features, with more countries likely to follow in the coming weeks. If you registered for the beta, check Settings > Software update to install; note that beta software can be buggy.
Samsung announces the One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 series in select markets, built on Android 17 with new creativity tools (Samsung Notes, Creative Studio access), a redesigned Quick Panel, enhanced accessibility features (Mouse Key speed, TalkBack), Text Spotlight for easier reading, and strengthened security against high-risk apps; customers can apply via the Samsung Members app, with the full One UI 9 experience to roll out later this year on flagship devices.
Samsung has started creating One UI 9 Beta Program pages for the Galaxy S26 in Germany, India, Poland, South Korea, the UK and the USA, signaling a possible beta rollout by month’s end. An early One UI 9.0 build has been spotted on Samsung’s servers, and the update is expected to be based on Android 17, potentially bringing Android 17 features alongside Samsung’s tweaks. Samsung typically favors smaller 9.0 changes with broader features arriving via 9.x updates, while Google I/O 2026 is set to showcase Android 17’s design that could influence One UI 9.
Samsung’s One UI 9 build surfaced official-looking images of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide, aligning with prior leaks that it shares a tall, slim design and triple-camera back with the Fold 8; rumors also point to a 5,000 mAh battery and 45W charging, and the device is positioned to outpace competitor foldables from Apple and Huawei.
Samsung's Wide Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 8 appear in a Samsung-backed leak linked to One UI 9, with images showing the Wide Fold as noticeably wider than the Z Fold 8. The Wide Fold is rumored to have a dual rear camera (200 MP and 50 MP) and a 10 MP selfie cam, plus a 5.4-inch cover display, a 7.6-inch foldable display, and hardware such as a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with 12/16 GB RAM; the Z Fold 8 is expected to be similar to the Z Fold 7 but may get a larger 5,000 mAh battery and 45W charging. An unveiling is anticipated in July. The designs align with prior leaks and renders, and the Wide Fold’s wider profile could resemble a tablet-like form factor and clash with rival foldables.
One UI 9 firmware and CAD renders reveal Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Wide: the Wide variant reportedly has a shorter, wider body with only two rear cameras (200MP primary + 50MP ultrawide), while the standard Fold 8 is expected to keep a triple-camera setup. Both are anticipated to run the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy and may feature a crease-less OLED display, with lighter color options and Dark/Light UI modes shown in renders from Android Authority and The Cipher Project.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 8 refines the foldable experience with a thinner, lighter 180g body, plus a redesigned hinge and laser-drilled metal plate to reduce the crease for a smoother look. It packs a 6.9-inch 120Hz main display (2600 nits) and a 4.1-inch external screen, powered by the new Exynos 2600 (2nm) with improved efficiency and AI capabilities. Battery remains 4,300mAh with 25W charging, while camera specs stay the same (50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP selfie). One UI 9 adds AI-powered features and a refreshed interface. Launch is set for July 22, 2026 at $1,100, targeting both new foldable buyers and current Z Flip owners who want a more polished, reliable experience, even if cameras and battery gains are modest.
Samsung is reportedly developing Galaxy Book laptops that run Android-based software (Android 17) with One UI 9 to unify its ecosystem across phones, wearables, tablets, and TVs. The lineup would include low-end, mid-range, and flagship models, featuring an improved DeX experience and Galaxy AI features, and could transition to ChromeOS-based Aluminium OS in the future. Launch timing isn’t clear, but a release by year’s end is possible ahead of Google I/O 2026.
Samsung previews the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide for Unpacked on July 22, 2026, highlighting a wider front cover, a 7.6-inch inner display, zero-crease tech, and a 4,900 mAh battery (versus 5,000 mAh on the standard Fold 8), all powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 with One UI 9, plus a 200 MP selfie camera and enhanced multitasking capabilities, signaling a push toward a new era of foldables alongside the Z Flip 8 and Galaxy Watch.
Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra has received its first One UI 9 build (global SM-S948B, BZC5, ~2.6GB), signaling development of the Android 17–based update; the build, spotted on Samsung servers with accompanying screenshots, hints at UI and security enhancements, including improved windowing and lock-screen widgets, while Google rolls out Android 17 Beta 2. Samsung may open a One UI 9 beta program ahead of a mid-2026 stable Android 17 release alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Z Fold 8.
Samsung is reportedly developing an extra-wide foldable called Galaxy Z Wide Fold, a book-style device with a 5.4-inch external display and a 7.6-inch internal display. The model, linked to One UI 9 on Android 17 (code name H8), could launch as early as July 2026 alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8, expanding Samsung's foldable lineup ahead of Apple's competing foldables.
Leaks suggest Samsung's One UI 9 (Android 17-based) will introduce a floating compact search bar in Samsung Internet and an 'Ask AI' feature that analyzes the current webpage and browsing history to answer questions, with conversations stored up to six months; no official release date yet, but it could arrive with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 / Z Flip 7 successors, while Galaxy A57/A37 certification surfaces in related news.