Updated
Updated · Mashable · Aug 17
Samsung Prepares One UI 9.5 App Mirroring for Galaxy Phones as Laptops Gain iPhone-Like Controls
Updated
Updated · Mashable · Aug 17

Samsung Prepares One UI 9.5 App Mirroring for Galaxy Phones as Laptops Gain iPhone-Like Controls

3 articles · Updated · Mashable · Aug 17

Summary

  • Leaked One UI 9.5 screenshots indicate Samsung is adding app mirroring, letting Galaxy phone users view notifications and control their handset from a linked laptop.
  • The feature appears to work when both devices are signed into the same Samsung account, suggesting Samsung is extending tighter cross-device integration without requiring new phone hardware.
  • Fahad Ali Javed’s leak, cited by Android Authority, also points to a horizontal app bar with an always-visible search bar moving from Samsung foldables to regular phones.
  • If released as shown, the update would bring Samsung users a Mac-iPhone-style continuity feature that has been a key advantage in Apple’s device ecosystem.

Insights

Will Samsung's rumored app mirroring replace DeX, or is it just another way to lock users into the Galaxy ecosystem?
Does bringing smartphone notifications and apps directly to your laptop actually boost productivity, or just multiply your distractions?