Samsung One UI 9 rollout begins: Galaxy S26 gets Android 17, new AI and security features

Mint - Sep 21, 2026

Samsung has started rolling out One UI 9 globally, bringing Android 17, new Galaxy AI features, My FanCam, smarter Now Brief and enhanced security tools to Galaxy devices.

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