Samsung Electronics has begun rolling out One UI 9, introducing new Galaxy AI features, personalization tools, and security capabilities to more Galaxy devices in Kenya. The rollout starts with the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra, following its debut on Samsung's latest foldable devices. One UI 9 aims to make Galaxy devices more context-aware, giving users more control over content capture, organization, and device management.
One UI 9 brings several AI-powered features, including My FanCam, which uses AI to track a selected person in recorded video and keep them centered as the scene changes. This feature is designed to reduce manual reframing when recording performances, sporting events, and other moving subjects. Additionally, the Now Brief experience is expanded with Generative and Editable Cards, allowing users to create and customize cards covering areas such as health, weather, and video.
Samsung is also introducing Now Nudge, which brings context-aware suggestions into more parts of the Galaxy experience. For example, when users are making plans in a text conversation, the feature can surface reservation information or allow a shared location to be saved without requiring them to leave the conversation. Furthermore, Creative Studio can suggest image-generation ideas based on upcoming events, such as creating a themed birthday image or greeting.
One UI 9 also expands Samsung's translation and productivity features. Interpreter gains a Thread View, allowing users to refer back to earlier exchanges during translated conversations. Conversation Mode translation is also faster, while compatible Galaxy Buds can provide quicker playback. Document Scan has been updated to handle difficult materials, including curved book pages and papers with folded corners.
Samsung is improving scanning on compatible large-screen Galaxy devices and adding an enhanced Finger Eraser. For recorded conversations and meetings, Voice Recorder now presents summaries in a more structured format, including headings and tables designed to make key information easier to review. The company is also adding more proactive creative assistance, such as suggesting image-generation ideas based on upcoming events.
One UI 9 moves more support functions into the Settings menu through Warranty and Care. Users can check warranty coverage for connected mobile devices, run self-diagnostics, view repair estimates, manage Samsung Care+, and book service appointments. The changes reflect a broader shift in Samsung's software strategy, with AI increasingly embedded in device management and everyday interactions.
Samsung is also adding new security and privacy features, including Security Brief, which brings alerts about potential issues such as malware and unnecessary permissions into Now Brief. Privacy Alerts use on-device AI to identify potential privacy risks, while Scam Detection is extended to additional countries and languages. The One UI 9 rollout will expand beyond the initial Galaxy S26 series as Samsung makes the software available to additional compatible Galaxy devices in Kenya.
Key points
- Samsung Electronics begins One UI 9 rollout in Kenya, introducing new Galaxy AI features and security capabilities.
- The rollout starts with the Galaxy S26 series and will expand to additional compatible Galaxy devices.
- One UI 9 brings several AI-powered features, including My FanCam, Now Brief, and Now Nudge, to enhance user experience.
