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 rolling out the first One UI 9 beta, with the Galaxy S23 series in India specifically confirmed and the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S23 series indicated as receiving the beta, according to Tech-ish. The source says the release notes outline what is included, but the provided blurb does not list specific features, changes, eligibility requirements, or a broader rollout schedule beyond the initial India availability.

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 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.

Huawei has unveiled its Watch GT 7 series for global markets following the smartwatch lineup's debut in China a couple of weeks earlier. According to htxt.africa, the announcement extends availability of the new wearables beyond China to the rest of the world. The report indicates the GT 7 series is now being introduced internationally, though specific pricing, specifications, and regional release dates were not detailed in the initial coverage.