Reframe videos with My FanCam
My FanCam, first seen on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, now works on most One UI 9 devices such as the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE. Record a static shot with multiple people, open it in the Gallery, tap the Galaxy AI icon and select My FanCam. Choose the person to track, pick an aspect ratio – 9:16 for TikTok, 16:9 for YouTube, or 1:1 for Instagram – and let the AI keep the subject centred as if you had a gimbal.
Freshen up your Quick Panel
One UI 9 gives the Quick Panel (the drop‑down settings menu) a full redesign. Swipe down from the upper right, tap the pencil icon and drag sliders, resize the media player tile, or hide unused buttons. You can even switch brightness and volume sliders from vertical to horizontal for a more ergonomic layout.
Stop doomscrolling with AI Network Guard
AI Network Guard acts like a parental control for adults. Enable it in Settings > Connections > Wi‑Fi > Intelligent Wi‑Fi, then open Connectivity Labs and set a six‑digit Guardian PIN. Choose apps to block from the internet until the PIN is entered, and schedule downtime to keep distractions at bay.
Try Motion Assist on your next trip
Motion Assist reduces motion‑induced nausea by drawing subtle dots at the screen edge that move with the phone’s gyroscope. Activate it via Settings > Google services > All services > Personal & device safety > Motion Assist. Add a Quick Settings tile for manual control and customise shape, opacity and colour to suit your taste.
Use Call Brief to stay organised
Call Brief appears only when it has useful context. Turn it on in Settings > Security and privacy > More privacy settings > Personal data intelligence, then enable the Phone app toggle. When you call an overseas contact, Call Brief shows their local time, and after a meeting discussion it can suggest a calendar event with the correct time zone.
Protect your privacy with Quick Lockdown Mode
Press and hold Volume Down and the Power button together to enter Quick Lockdown Mode. Biometric unlocks are disabled until you enter your PIN, password or pattern, providing an extra layer of security when you hand your phone to someone else.
Try Bixby’s new Raise to Speak gesture
Bixby’s Raise to Speak removes the need for a wake word. Enable it under Settings > Advanced features > Bixby > Gesture wake‑up. Lift the phone to your mouth and start speaking; Bixby can adjust settings, find files or chain commands like creating an album from photos taken at a specific location.
Use Audio Eraser on YouTube, TikTok and Netflix
Audio Eraser silences background music and boosts speech in streamed videos. While a video plays, swipe down to the Quick Panel, tap the Audio Eraser button and select strength and Voice Focus. It works on YouTube, TikTok and Netflix, turning noisy tutorials into clear lessons.
Access deeper customisation with Good Lock
Good Lock, available from the Galaxy Store, adds 25 modules for power users. Home Up reshapes the home screen grid, Sound Assistant gives per‑app volume control, and QuickStar cleans status‑bar clutter. Install Good Lock and explore modules that match your workflow.
Unlock camera potential with Camera Assistant and Expert RAW
Camera Assistant, a Good Lock module, lets you disable automatic lens switching, lower sharpening and enable anamorphic lens support in the native camera app. For true pro control, download Expert RAW – a separate app that offers astrophotography mode, digital ND filter simulation and a virtual reflector for fill light. Pair these tools with a Samsung Galaxy S26 or the newer Galaxy S25 for stunning results.