Millions More Galaxy Phones Just Joined Samsung's Free Upgrade List
Samsung is expanding access to its upcoming software features and camera tools, with more Galaxy device models included in recent upgrade lists.
Velocity timeline
How fast coverage is spreading — measured hourly from article rate × source diversity. How this works →
The brief
Samsung is rolling out a new software update cycle that includes a broader range of Galaxy devices. This update is expected to bring new camera functionality, such as post-capture reframing, to existing handsets.
Coverage from Forbes highlights that the list of eligible phones for these free upgrades has grown significantly. Tech-ish.com and PhoneArena are tracking the specific distribution of the One UI 9 update and features like the 'FanCam' tool to previous generations of hardware, including the Galaxy S25 and S22 series.
Future reports are expected to clarify which specific older models will receive the update. It remains to be seen how software performance will scale across the varying hardware specifications of the added devices.
Synthesized by Newsylist from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. Updated 9h ago.
Quick answers
Which specific features are being added?
Coverage identifies post-capture reframing and a new 'FanCam' tool as key components of the One UI 9 update.
Are Galaxy S22 users eligible?
Tech-ish.com indicates that the eligibility of the Galaxy S22 for the One UI 9 update is currently a subject of discussion.
What devices are newly confirmed for updates?
While Forbes reports that millions of additional Galaxy phones are now on the upgrade list, specific model lists are still being confirmed by outlets.
Coverage (4)
- Samsung My FanCam One UI 9 Leak: How Post-Capture Reframing Works Gadget Hacks · 1d ago
- Galaxy S25 users, you've hit the jackpot: the Galaxy S26's best camera trick is coming to your phone PhoneArena · 1d ago
- Will Samsung Galaxy S22 get One UI 9 update? tech-ish.com · 1d ago
- Millions More Galaxy Phones Just Joined Samsung's Free Upgrade List Forbes · 1d ago broke it first
People, places & organizations
Topics
From around our network
- Why San Marino Never Joined the EU That Surrounds It daybreakwire.com
Related trends
Why Are Nothing's New 'B' Series Phones So Much Cheaper?
Nothing's new 'B' series phones spark curiosity with lower prices
T-Mobile is handing over the Apple iPhone 17 for free
T-Mobile has initiated a series of back-to-school promotions offering free Apple devices and discounted service plans.
One lucky guy was officially allowed to leak the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 leaks ahead of launch
AI unlocks QLED recipe that doubles efficiency and boosts lifetime 40-fold
Researchers are utilizing artificial intelligence to fundamentally re-engineer quantum dot LED technology for significant gains in efficiency and longevity.
Samsung's Galaxy Watch 9 just leaked in full, and it's not the chip that stands out
4 news sources are covering this Technology story right now — Newsylist is tracking how fast it spreads.
Samsung is adding yet another preinstalled app to Galaxy phones, but there's a silver lining
Samsung is integrating Amazon Music as a preinstalled application across its Galaxy device lineup, drawing mixed reactions from technology outlets.