Samsung’s Internet browser is set for a major update with One UI 9, introducing multi-window support and AI-powered features aimed at improving multitasking and browsing efficiency. The One UI 9 beta is expected to launch in May, initially targeting Galaxy S26 series phones before rolling out to Galaxy S25 devices.
The standout addition is native support for multiple browser windows. Instead of managing dozens of tabs in a single window, users will be able to open and interact with several independent browser windows simultaneously. This feature makes multitasking easier, such as following several live sports events at once without toggling between tabs.
This enhancement puts Samsung on par with Google Chrome, which only added native multi-window browsing last month. Samsung also tailors the experience for foldable devices: the Galaxy Z Fold will support up to three simultaneous windows and integrate the new Ask AI feature in split-screen mode.
Samsung is also developing Ask AI, a beta feature that analyzes the content of the webpage you’re viewing to answer questions related to that site. Users will have control over AI activity privacy, with options to automatically delete AI data after each session or after six months. Initially, Ask AI will be available only in the U.S. and South Korea.
In addition, a hidden toggle named Enable Cross Device Resume was found in the browser’s debug settings. Though inactive now, this feature likely aims to allow users to pick up browsing sessions seamlessly on different devices, a convenient capability fitting Samsung’s broader ecosystem focus. Another dormant setting would allow Samsung to use browsing history and AI interactions to enhance Internet Browser performance.
Samsung Internet boasts over 100 million monthly active users worldwide as of late 2025 and early 2026. While significant, this user base pales in comparison to Google Chrome’s estimated 3.83 billion active users across all devices. Chrome dominates the mobile browsing market with roughly 68.3%-69.2% share globally and around 89% on Android devices, thanks largely to being the default browser on the world’s most popular mobile OS.
As a result, Samsung Internet remains a niche alternative in many markets, though it is not limited to Samsung hardware. The browser has been available via Google Play for all Android smartphones since its 2017 launch, making it accessible beyond the Galaxy ecosystem.
All these enhancements will arrive after the One UI 9 release. Early beta testers will be the Galaxy S26 and S25 series, with the next foldable phones, Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8, expected to ship with One UI 9 preinstalled this summer.
Samsung’s push to improve its browser with multi-window and AI features signals an attempt to carve out a more distinct space in the browser competition. How well these new ideas resonate with users, especially against Chrome’s entrenched dominance, remains uncertain. However, enhancing multitasking on foldables seems like a smart, differentiated move to watch closely going forward.