Samsung kicks off One UI 9 beta: Here’s what’s new on your Galaxy S26

Credit: Stephen Radochia / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has launched the Android 17-based One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 series in South Korea, Germany, and the UK. The update introduces a more customizable Quick Panel, Samsung DeX multitasking enhancements, and a new “Tape” feature in Samsung Notes. Key accessibility and privacy upgrades include unified TalkBack updates via the Play Store and a blue indicator for active location access.