One UI 8.5 is set to lose its “latest” status later this month, as Samsung unveils the next major iteration, the Android 17-based One UI 9.0.

Samsung has scheduled its next Galaxy Unpacked event for July 22 in London. Fans around the world can join the official livestream from YouTube to watch the event live from their phone or bedroom TV setup.

Foldable phones, new smartwatches, and probably smart glasses will be unveiled. Additionally, Samsung will showcase its latest software advancements, including Android 17-based One UI 9 and Wear OS 7-based One UI 9 Watch.

Samsung One UI 8.5 will lose its latest status this month

One UI 8.5 holds the crown of the latest official version. It gained this status at launch with the Galaxy S26 series earlier this year. Now with Samsung gearing up for the One UI 9 reveal, the next version will take over the status as well.

One UI 9 introduces intelligent capabilities and adaptive user experiences. The software is already available in Beta Program for Galaxy S26 series; however, Samsung has kept the full experience reserved for the upcoming phones.

New foldables will ship with the Stable One UI 9.0 version, built on Android 17. It will have plenty of new software perks, upgraded AI tools, and enhanced multitasking. If you’re excited, reserve the next Galaxy for early access to the new OS.

Samsung is maintaining two One UI version strategy for Galaxy users. The Stable Android release follows a major bump from Samsung in the second half, while the first half of the succeeding year brings a mid-cycle iteration.

One UI 9 might not be a major upgrade itself, but One UI 9.5 would. The next mid-cycle version will be introduced with the Galaxy S27 series next year. Until then, the One UI 9.0 will enjoy the status of being the latest official software.

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