Samsung has announced a new One UI 9 beta feature update for the Galaxy S26 series, bringing several useful features previously seen on its latest foldable phones. The rollout began on August 28, 2026, for users already enrolled in the One UI 9 beta program.
According to Samsung Newsroom, the update focuses on making Galaxy S26 devices more intelligent and useful in everyday situations.
New One UI 9 Features for Galaxy S26
One of the biggest additions is My FanCam, an AI-powered camera feature designed to keep a selected person in focus while automatically reframing videos for different aspect ratios. This could make it easier to create content for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and YouTube without manually editing every clip.
Samsung is also expanding Now Brief, its personalized information feature. The updated version can provide customizable cards based on a user’s routines, interests and daily activities. It can now also surface security and privacy information, helping users identify potential risks and recommended protective actions.
Another improvement comes to Now Nudge, which can provide more contextual suggestions based on what users are doing on their Galaxy S26.
The new features closely follow the experience available on Samsung’s newest foldables. 9to5Google’s report on the Galaxy S26 update also highlights the arrival of foldable-inspired features on the S26 lineup.
One UI 9 Beta Continues to Evolve
Samsung originally introduced the One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 series as an Android 17-based software experience, with improvements covering AI, customization, accessibility and security.
The latest feature update shows that Samsung is continuing to bring features across its flagship smartphone and foldable product lines instead of keeping certain experiences exclusive to one device category. Android Authority’s coverage of the One UI 9 beta update provides additional details on the expanding feature set.
For Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra owners participating in the beta program, the update should appear as a software notification. Availability can vary depending on market, device and beta-program status.
Bottom Line
Samsung’s latest One UI 9 beta update for the Galaxy S26 series is more than a routine bug-fix release. By bringing features such as My FanCam, enhanced Now Brief and improved Now Nudge, Samsung is making its flagship phones feel more consistent with its newest foldable devices.
The update also signals Samsung’s broader strategy of making Galaxy AI and intelligent software features available across more of its premium devices. PhoneArena’s coverage of the new Galaxy S26 features offers another look at the changes.
