One UI 7 may bring AI Key to older Samsung Galaxy tablets

One UI 7 update may bring dedicated Galaxy AI Key support to older Samsung tablets. The company has recently launched the Galaxy Tab S10+ and Tab S10 Ultra. The new Cover Keyboard brings a dedicated Galaxy AI button.

According to the info, Samsung may bring the Galaxy AI Key to older tablets with the One UI 7 update. The eligible models include the Galaxy Tab S9, Tab S9 Plus, Tab S9 Ultra, Tab S9 FE and Tab S9 FE Plus.

Galaxy Tab S9 and Tab S10 accessories and covers are cross-compatible. This means you can use your Tab S9’s accessories with the latest Tab S10 tablets. Except for the AI Key, all other aspects and features are functional from day one.

SamMobile discovered evidence in Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S10 keyboard promo video. The AI Key will become functional on the entire Tab S9 series. However, a major One UI upgrade is required, hinting at availability next year.

Samsung fueled its Tab S10 series with Galaxy AI features. Beyond that, the “book cover keyboards” debut an AI Key. Galaxy users can quickly trigger Bixby or Gemini using the AI Key, which isn’t currently supported on older Tab models.

One UI 7

The Android 15-based One UI 7 will launch early next year. The software’s Beta testing will start by the end of this year. The company would bring the Beta to both developers and general smartphone users in select regions.

Galaxy S users can expect even more smoother animations and appealing transition effects. The software would be optimized with flagship hardware, resulting in stable functionality and upleveled user experience.

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