Samsung's One UI 9 beta will roll out for Galaxy S26 owners this week
Key takeaways
- Mat Smith / Engadget Beginning this week, Galaxy 26 owners can test drive One UI 9, built on Android 17.
- One UI 9 beta includes something that folks who rely on external keyboards will appreciate: the ability to adjust the mouse key speed.
- There's also a neat new security feature: One UI 9 could help you to avoid installing malicious apps.
Mat Smith / Engadget Beginning this week, Galaxy 26 owners can test drive One UI 9, built on Android 17. New features include a Quick Panel redesign and new creative options for Samsung Notes. Try to contain your excitement.
Accessibility features may be the highlight. One UI 9 beta includes something that folks who rely on external keyboards will appreciate: the ability to adjust the mouse key speed. There's also a new feature called Text Spotlight that lets you zoom and clarify selected text inside a floating window. And TalkBack, Samsung's screen reader with text-to-speech (TTS) tech, is now integrated with Google's feature of the same name.
There's also a neat new security feature: One UI 9 could help you to avoid installing malicious apps. The software can detect high-risk apps, warn you about them, and block their installation.