One UI 9 will completely transform some of Samsung's biggest features

One UI 9 will be based on Android 17, one UI 9 will be based on Android 17.

Android 17 is set to roll out from Google, android 17 is expected to roll out from Google during the summer, possibly as early as June.

Now Bar will change the Now Bar, one UI 9 is reported to change the Now Bar with improved legibility, track names in the upper section, a bottom-running animation, and long-press access to settings.

Widgets will change widget corner styling and may add shape customization, samsung is reported to change widget corner styling from rounded to harder corners and may include a customization option for widget shape.

Gallery app will provide a preview of selected images using top thumbnails, the Gallery app is reported to show thumbnails of selected images at the top, matching the number of selected items (currently up to 15).