Samsung One UI 9: 10 New Features for Your Smartphone

Refined Control Panel and Personalisation

The new One UI 9 update offers users greater control over their devices. A notable change is the Quick Panel, which now features a dedicated button for Dark Mode, allowing you to toggle it with a single tap without navigating through system settings. Furthermore, the interface provides increased flexibility for resizing and rearranging widgets, making it easier to tailor your system to your specific needs.

Photo and Video Capabilities

For photography enthusiasts, Samsung has introduced a 24MP resolution option, providing a balance between high detail and storage efficiency. To enable this, you must install Camera Assistant via the Good Lock app. For video creators, the new My Fan Cam feature uses artificial intelligence to adjust aspect ratios and crop specific subjects from a frame, significantly simplifying content creation.

Connectivity and Data Monitoring

One of the most practical additions is the simplified process for using your smartphone as a webcam. Simply connect your phone to a computer via USB and select the "Webcam" mode from the notification panel. Additionally, a real-time internet speed monitor has been added to the status bar via QuickStar, allowing users to check connection quality instantly.

Artificial Intelligence and Multitasking

Samsung has enhanced the "Now nudge" feature, which now provides recommendations across various applications beyond just notifications, such as suggesting calendar event additions. Multitasking is also improved, with the ability to run three applications simultaneously on the screen—a feature especially useful for the Galaxy Z Fold series. Additionally, the Gallery app now automatically categorises screenshots, making them much easier to find.

Privacy and Gaming

In terms of security, a Privacy Indicator has been added: a blue icon in the status bar that notifies you whenever an application is accessing your location. For gamers, the Game Booster interface has been updated. You can now access CPU monitoring, screen sensitivity settings, or recording functions with a simple swipe during gameplay, all without pausing the action.

This update confirms Samsung’s commitment to making daily smartphone usage more intuitive and efficient. While some features require the installation of additional modules, the result is a more flexible and powerful system.