Samsung has initiated the public beta for One UI 9, which is based on Android 17, but this program is currently limited to the Galaxy S26 series. Users of the Galaxy S25 are inquiring about the timeline for receiving the stable One UI 9 update, as they have not yet been included in the beta program.

Samsung is currently in the early stages of its One UI 9 development, with the Galaxy S26 series being the only lineup officially involved in the public beta program. The company plans to broaden participation in the program in the coming weeks, indicating an increase in the pace of development for the upcoming Android 17 update.

Samsung has begun beta testing its One UI 9 Watch software on the Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Watch 8, and Galaxy Watch Ultra in South Korea and the United States, according to Tech-ish. The beta program allows users to preview upcoming features ahead of a wider release. Meanwhile, older Galaxy Watch models are receiving security patches rather than the new software, continuing Samsung's practice of supporting legacy devices with maintenance updates.

Samsung has begun rolling out the One UI 8.5 update for the Galaxy A24, a popular model in Kenya's Galaxy A series. The update is currently being distributed to users in South Korea, with plans for the global model (SM-A245F) to follow.

Samsung has not yet announced the Galaxy Watch 9, but there is sufficient information available to compare it with the Galaxy Watch 8, prompting discussions about whether consumers should upgrade or wait for the new model.

According to Smartprix, OPPO is set to retire OnePlus' OxygenOS and Realme UI, transitioning to a unified ColorOS experience across its smartphone lineup. This marks the end of an era for the software that powered the 'Flagship Killer', as noted in their exclusive report.