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One UI 9 is finally on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, but Samsung held back the best features
Android Police • • technology
Key Points:
- Samsung's One UI 9 update for the Galaxy S24 series introduced some features from the Galaxy S26 but notably omitted several key functionalities without clear explanation.
- Missing features on the S24 Ultra include Notification Highlights, USB webcam mode, Horizontal Lock video stabilization, 24MP photo option in the main camera app, extra Pro video frame rates, and a vertical layout for dual recording mode.
- These omissions are puzzling since the S24 hardware supports many of these features, which are present on the S25 and S26, suggesting software restrictions rather than technical limitations.
- The exclusion of these features appears to be a strategy to maintain exclusivity and differentiate newer models, a practice also seen in other manufacturers like Google with their Pixel phones.
- Users of the S24 series are left without some advanced AI and camera functionalities that could enhance their experience, despite the device's capability to handle them.
