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… A future update, though, could allow Pixel users to recreate a Galaxy-style setup, no rooting required. …
It’s highly likely that the new Galaxy Fold will ship with One UI 9 pre-installed, and there will no doubt be a few little things added that we haven’t yet seen in the beta. Google confirmed that Gemini Intelligence was coming to Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10, so expect that to be rolled out once it’s ready. It’ll be a layer on top of Android that will do even more AI-powered tasks and automations – not that everyone needs it. I do wonder how the Create My Widget feature will look on Samsung phones and if we’ll get visual changes for Galaxy phones when it does eventually roll out at some stage this
One UI 9: All the features you need to know [Video]… A future update, though, could allow Pixel users to recreate a Galaxy-style setup, no rooting required. …
… CP21.260306.017 Android 17 Beta 3 system images are available for the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 9a, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, … …
… Expand Expanding Close Google Pixel phones will probably let you ditch the search bar in Android 17 QPR1 Video Ben Schoon May 9 2026 - 5:25 am PT A new leak showcases an incoming ability for Google Pixel phones to turn off the built-in search bar that has been a part of the Pixel Launcher for years. …
Gemini Intelligence brings gen UI widgets, Gboard ‘Rambler’ to Android, debuting on Pixel & Samsung Abner Li | May 12 2026 - 10:00 am PT | May 12 2026 - 10:00 am PT Google today announced “Gemini Intelligence” as the overarching name for a new series of AI features on premium Android devices. …
… Fully customizable Quick Settings One of the first and most prominent changes in One UI 9 is the updated and enhanced Quick Settings panel. …
… Example subheading text Example subheading text Those features include changes to the home screen options, lock screen customization options, and even camera enhancements. All of those One UI 5 changes re coming to the Flip 4 and Fold 4, updating them to the latest and greatest version of Android. …
… The Galaxy Z Flip 8 takes a step towards changing that, but a hesitant one. “FlexWindow” on the Galaxy Z Flip 8 – likely as a part of One UI 9 – gets a redesigned homescreen that supports customizable panels with widgets, but also a central panel that includes a single widget similar to Google Pixe… …
… As spotted by PiunikaWeb h/t SammyGuru , a lengthy thread on r/OneUI in the wake of One UI 8.5 rolling out to older devices has fans venting their frustrations out over Samsung’s decision to quietly remove third-party font support from the update. …
… More on Google Pixel: Pixel At a Glance preps showing nearby Google Wallet passes, ‘Restaurant insights’ Pixel Phone app starts rolling out custom Take a Message greetings Android 16 April update rolling out: Pixel UI, app crash fixes Check out 9to5Google on YouTube for more news: Author Abner Li t… …
… Agentic AI Final thoughts Customization differences Something we’ve noticed over the past few years is how Apple has really leaned into giving iPhone owners options to at least add a base level of customization. Liquid Glass then wiped a lot of the good moves away in favor of clear UI elements. …