Samsung is reportedly preparing more capable Bixby widgets for One UI 9.5, including shortcuts that could let users photograph an object for a query or upload documents from their phone for AI-assisted analysis. The changes have surfaced in unfinished software ahead of a planned beta program for Galaxy S26 devices and the expected Galaxy S27 launch.
According to SamMobile, One UI 9.5 will retain the three Bixby widget sizes available in One UI 9.0, while making the 2×2 and 4×2 versions more functional. Both are said to gain a camera shortcut, allowing users to take a photo and ask Bixby about what is in it.
- The 2×2 Bixby widget is expected to add a camera shortcut for visual queries.
- The larger 4×2 widget is expected to include both the camera shortcut and an option to upload files stored on the phone.
- The widget interface may replace its keyboard icon with a dedicated text-entry field, while moving to simpler line-based icons instead of the current gradient-style design.
File uploads on the 4×2 widget could allow users to send documents and PDFs to Bixby for summaries, information extraction, or data analysis. Those are capabilities already offered by AI assistants such as ChatGPT and Gemini, and would broaden Bixby beyond quick voice or text requests.
Samsung is also said to be developing Bixby Actions, an agent-style feature designed to carry out automated tasks and more complex routines. These actions could be scheduled daily or at set intervals, while Bixby may remember user preferences and connect with a future Samsung Memory app for more personalized interactions.
The reported additions point to a broader effort to position Bixby as a more modern AI assistant, but the software is not final. It remains unclear which widget and automation features will reach the public One UI 9.5 beta or the eventual stable release.
