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Samsung expands One UI 9 beta, brings Z Fold 8 features to S26, limits Gemini AI

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Samsung is rolling out its One UI 9 beta program to more Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S25 series, with the first beta now available in several regions. This update brings features previously exclusive to the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, such as My FanCam and Now Nudge, to the Galaxy S26 lineup. However, the advanced Gemini Intelligence features, which require 12GB of RAM, will not be available on the Galaxy S26 FE due to its 8GB RAM configuration, indicating a potential hardware limitation for AI capabilities on lower-end Samsung phones. AI

IMPACT Samsung's AI feature rollout strategy highlights hardware requirements, potentially segmenting its user base based on device capabilities.

RANK_REASON This cluster details software updates and feature rollouts for existing phone models, rather than a new product launch or frontier technology.

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Samsung expands One UI 9 beta, brings Z Fold 8 features to S26, limits Gemini AI

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

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

    Samsung Confirms Free Feature Upgrade For Millions Of Galaxy Phones

    Samsung has confirmed several Galaxy Z Fold 8 exclusive features are coming to millions of Galaxy phones in a new update.

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