One UI 9 Reaches More Galaxy Phones as Samsung’s Smart Glasses Leak in Full

Update, October 23: Samsung is pushing its October security update to the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 and S25 series in several markets, and it has widened the One UI 9 beta to more Galaxy devices.

Two Samsung stories are moving at once this week. The first is software: One UI 9, built on Android 17, is spreading beyond Samsung's flagship line and reaching more Galaxy phones in several markets. The second is hardware: Samsung has promised its smart glasses before the end of 2026, and a fresh leak has laid out their design and weight in detail.

The October 2026 security patch is rolling out in stages at the same time, and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is one of the first phones to receive it. Samsung usually spreads these updates over several weeks, so a phone that does not show it yet is not behind by any unusual margin.

One UI 9 is getting wider

The update has reached the Galaxy A37 5G in Europe after launching in South Korea first, which is a sign that Samsung is pushing One UI 9 down into its mid range rather than keeping it limited to the top models. Samsung has not published a single list of every eligible device, so the most reliable check is still the software update screen on your own phone, since eligibility differs by model and region.

Users should expect the usual pattern from a major Android release: a first wave of updates, then a second wave a few weeks later for phones that needed more testing. Any changes to the interface or features will depend on the model, so it is worth reading the release notes for your exact device before updating.

What the smart glasses might look like

Samsung has said its smart glasses will arrive before the end of the year. A recent leak puts their weight at around 41 grams with standard lenses, which would make them light enough for everyday wear. Rumors point to a November launch, though Samsung has not confirmed a date or a price.

Smart glasses are a category most phone makers are watching closely, and Samsung's choice to launch them alongside its software push suggests it wants them to be part of a wider ecosystem rather than a standalone gadget. Whether they connect to Galaxy phones, run their own software, or both, is the detail that will matter most at launch.

On the longer horizon, a separate rumor from October 17 claims Samsung will widen its foldable line to six models in 2027, including a new Z Flip and a Z TriFold successor. Samsung has not confirmed any of those names or dates, so treat them as early speculation. For the next few weeks, the things to watch are the One UI 9 rollout on your own phone and Samsung's glasses invitation.