- Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Z Flip 8 ship with stable One UI 9 preinstalled, eliminating any wait for the stable version.
- One UI 9 adds Quick Panel customization, Samsung DeX improvements, Game Booster settings, and an AI Assistant Activity dashboard that centralizes AI capabilities.
- The Galaxy S26 series and other compatible devices are expected to get the stable One UI 9 update soon, likely after August 7.
- One UI 9.0 introduces Now Nudge, a contextual assistant that provides helpful prompts based on on-screen activity.
- New camera features include My FanCam for subject-tracking clips from group videos and Photo Assist, which allows voice-commanded photo editing.
- The Now Brief daily briefing becomes more personalized with customizable updates and action buttons for music, directions, or calendar events.
- Foldable devices gain tailored features: Seamless Screen (Z Fold8) auto-adjusts content on rotation, Smart wallpaper positioning avoids clock/widget overlap, and FlexWindow (Z Flip8) acts as a full Home screen.
- Multitasking is enhanced with support for two-way and three-way split screen, and a Warranty and care hub centralizes device support, diagnostics, and repair booking.
- Privacy gains include AI Assistant Activity logging all Galaxy AI actions, Privacy Alerts for overused permissions, and Malicious website protection via machine learning in Samsung Internet.
- One UI 9.0 introduces advanced Agentic AI capabilities that predict and curate experiences based on usage patterns.
- The update will start rolling out with latest foldables in early August.
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 are now available with One UI 9.0, which introduces significant enhancements aimed at improving user experience. The new software includes Quick Panel customization, allowing users to tailor their settings more effectively.34567
In addition to the Quick Panel, Samsung DeX has received upgrades that enhance productivity, making it easier to multitask with features like two-way and three-way split screen support. This allows users to run multiple applications side by side, streamlining workflows.1516
The AI Assistant Activity dashboard is another notable feature, providing users with a centralized view of AI activities, logging every app accessed and action taken. This transparency aims to enhance user trust in AI functionalities.171819
Other improvements include privacy alerts that notify users about apps overusing location data and malicious website protection that leverages machine learning to identify dangerous links. One UI 9.0 is set to roll out to the Galaxy S26 series and other compatible devices after August 7, following the launch of the new foldables.
With these updates, Samsung aims to not only enhance device functionality but also to provide a more personalized and secure user experience.
“The update introduces Now Nudge, a contextual assistant that watches on-screen activity and drops helpful prompts, along with My FanCam for extracting subject-tracking clips from group videos. Galaxy S26 series and older devices are expected to receive the stable build after August 7, while privacy gains include on-device AI alerts for overused permissions.”
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