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Samsung One UI 9 nears release with Gemini AI, enhanced security

Samsung is nearing the public release of its One UI 9 software, with the first stable build for the Galaxy S26 Ultra now detected on company servers. This update is expected to officially launch alongside new foldable phones at the Samsung Unpacked event on July 22nd. Key features include enhanced accessibility tools like Text Spotlight and Select to Speak, improved security measures such as Secure Lock, and the anticipated Gemini Intelligence AI suite, though the latter has not yet appeared in test builds. AI

IMPACT Enhanced AI features like Gemini Intelligence may improve user experience and task automation on Samsung devices.

RANK_REASON This is a software update and feature preview for consumer electronics, not a frontier AI release or significant industry event.

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Janhoi McGregor, Senior Contributor ·

    Millions More Galaxy Phones Just Joined Samsung's Free Upgrade List

    Samsung's One UI 9 rollout just hit a major milestone, with the first stable build spotted and testing now underway on even more Galaxy phones.