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Samsung's Galaxy S23 series and foldables reach end of major OS updates with One UI 9

Samsung has begun rolling out One UI 9, based on Android 17, to its 2023 flagship devices including the Galaxy S23 series, Z Fold 5, and Z Flip 5. This update marks the final major OS upgrade for these models, though they will continue to receive security patches until 2028. While some newer AI features in One UI 9 may not be fully supported on these devices, they will receive specific enhancements like AI-powered Privacy Alerts and limited AI features for live interpreter conversations. AI

IMPACT Marks the end of major OS updates for several Samsung devices, impacting their access to future AI features.

RANK_REASON This is a product update for existing devices, not a new frontier release or significant industry shift.

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Samsung's Galaxy S23 series and foldables reach end of major OS updates with One UI 9

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Luke James) ·

    One UI 9 is the final major update for these older Samsung Galaxy phones

    Some of Samsung's older Galaxy phones are reaching the end of their primary Android OS upgrades, with One UI 9 as the last update planned.