Samsung's One UI 9, built atop Android 17, is rolling out to recent Galaxy flagships including the Galaxy S26 Ultra and S25 Ultra. While some AI features like Now Nudge feel gimmicky, others prove genuinely useful. Here are five standout features worth using.
My Fan Cam lets you turn a wide video into a tight tracking shot of a single person. After recording, open the video in Samsung Gallery and tap the Galaxy AI button (sparkles icon). The feature tracks a subject across the entire video, cropping in close-up. It works on-device without cloud data and is ideal for concerts, dance videos, or kids' sports highlights.
Quick Panel customization in One UI 9 offers even more flexibility. Building on One UI 8 and 8.5, users can place settings anywhere they fit and resize them. The expanded options make personalizing your phone easier than ever.
Additional features include improved security tools, enhanced multitasking gestures, and refined notification controls. These practical additions focus on real-world usability rather than flashy AI gimmicks.
One UI 9 is currently rolling out to recent Galaxy models. Older devices like the S24 series may receive select features in beta updates.
Engadget tested these features on the Galaxy S26 Ultra and S25 Ultra.
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