One UI 9 beta brings Samsung’s most aggressive anti-distraction tool yet (Updated: Screenshots)

• Samsung appears to be working on a new One UI 9 feature that will let users block internet access for distracting apps.
• It also includes PIN protection and scheduled Downtime controls, suggesting Samsung could be building a parental-control and productivity hybrid tool.

Update: May 14, 2026 (12:39 AM ET): We’ve updated our article below with screenshots of the new feature, which now seems to be available through Connectivity Labs in the official One UI 9 beta.