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Samsung is reportedly developing an extra-wide foldable called Galaxy Z Wide Fold, a book-style device with a 5.4-inch external display and a 7.6-inch internal display. The model, linked to One UI 9 on Android 17 (code name H8), could launch as early as July 2026 alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8, expanding Samsung's foldable lineup ahead of Apple's competing foldables.
Leaks suggest Samsung's One UI 9 (Android 17-based) will introduce a floating compact search bar in Samsung Internet and an 'Ask AI' feature that analyzes the current webpage and browsing history to answer questions, with conversations stored up to six months; no official release date yet, but it could arrive with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 / Z Flip 7 successors, while Galaxy A57/A37 certification surfaces in related news.
Google's Android 17 Beta 1 introduces a lock-free MessageQueue (DeliQueue) that reduces UI frame drops, trimming missed frames by about 4% in apps and 7.7% in system UI, a boost that could make Samsung's One UI 9 feel smoother than One UI 8/8.5 when it ships mid-2026 on devices like the Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8.
Samsung has released the December 2025 security update for various Galaxy devices in the US, including the Galaxy S24 series, which enhances security with 68 fixes and introduces improvements for system stability. Additionally, Samsung is working on One UI 8.5, with hints of new camera features and ongoing testing for the Galaxy S23 FE and other models, leading up to the upcoming Galaxy S26 series.
Samsung is expected to introduce a Motion Assist feature with One UI 9 (Android 17) for Galaxy phones, enhancing user experience with new motion-based functionalities.
Samsung has patched a vulnerability that allowed early access to internal builds of One UI 8 and prevented leaks of upcoming features for One UI 8.5 and 9, which were previously accessible through a loophole exploited by power users. The company is expected to release One UI 8 next month, starting with the Galaxy S25 series, and is working on future updates for foldables and flagship devices.