One UI 9.5 could give Samsung Internet a dedicated desktop mode for DeX users

Samsung is gearing up for its next major software release, One UI 9.5, and early test builds suggest the native Samsung Internet browser is finally getting a true, dedicated desktop-class mode tailored for Samsung DeX. Samsung previously expanded its browser footprint with a dedicated Windows app release and recently refined features like smart shopping integrations, but the mobile-to-desktop transition has historically relied on basic desktop site toggles or, more commonly, a stretched mobile layout.

According to a report by SammyGuru, One UI 9.5 could change that by introducing a desktop interface for the Samsung Browser app (Internet app) when it is specifically running inside a DeX environment. Instead of merely forcing a desktop user agent, the upcoming browser release will seemingly reorganize UI elements to behave like a traditional PC browser, making multi-window multitasking on external monitors significantly more seamless.

According to the report, the new DeX layout will expose a desktop-style sidebar, similar to the one Samsung already ships with Samsung Browser for Windows. It also adds a large Galaxy AI panel alongside the webpage, with shortcuts for Summarize, Translate, Read highlights aloud, and Ask anything. Suggested Galaxy AI questions appear underneath, while an input field sits at the bottom of the panel.

The report also mentions that they were able to run web content side-by-side in a more desktop-like layout. Further, the report suggests this experience could extend beyond DeX on Galaxy Tab and Galaxy Fold devices, namely future Googlebooks.

For now, One UI 9.5 remains confined to internal testing ahead of its expected stable debut with the Galaxy S27 series. However, if this desktop UI sticks, it could eliminate a big friction point for power users attempting to rely on a Galaxy device as their primary workstation.