What One UI 9’s unified call log does
One UI 9’s unified call log is a new call management feature for Galaxy phones that merges standard carrier calls with compatible internet calls from apps like WhatsApp and Google Meet into a single history inside Samsung’s default Phone app, so users can review, redial, or manage all recent conversations without switching between separate communication apps or hunting through fragmented call lists. Samsung’s One UI 9, based on Android 17, taps into Google’s new third-party call log capability to display both audio and video calls from supported apps alongside normal Galaxy phone calls. Screenshots from the beta show WhatsApp and Google Meet entries appearing right next to mobile and VoIP calls in the same timeline. This gives Galaxy owners a more complete picture of their calling activity and sets the stage for broader One UI 9 call management improvements as more services plug into the system-level call history.
How the unified call log works in Samsung’s Phone app
In One UI 9, the unified call log Samsung provides lives entirely inside the stock Phone app, so you open the dialer and see every recent conversation in one scrollable list. Third-party entries are labeled by app icon, and tapping a WhatsApp or Google Meet call jumps you back into that service. Under the hood, Android 17’s call logging framework passes call metadata from supported apps into the system, which One UI 9 then surfaces in the Galaxy phone calls screen. According to SamMobile, the integration is enabled by default on the Galaxy S26 series beta and currently supports Google Meet and WhatsApp, while Telegram does not yet appear. That means some internet calls still live only in their own apps, but the core experience already covers two of the most common VoIP services for many users.
Why this matters for call management and iPhone switchers
For anyone juggling work calls on Google Meet, family chats on WhatsApp, and regular carrier calls, One UI 9 call management becomes far simpler. Instead of checking three separate apps to piece together who you spoke with and when, the Phone app now presents a single, unified call log Samsung users can rely on as their source of truth. This helps with everything from returning missed calls to tracking follow-ups. The change also narrows a long-standing gap with Apple’s platform. Digital Trends notes that iPhones have shown calls from multiple apps, including WhatsApp and FaceTime, in one history for years. Galaxy users who moved from iOS and missed that integrated call view now get a more familiar experience, their WhatsApp call history and Meet calls finally sitting alongside standard entries inside One UI.
Customizing or turning off third-party call integration
Not everyone will want their WhatsApp call history or Meet activity mixed with standard Galaxy phone calls, so Samsung has kept the feature optional. You can fine-tune it inside the Phone app settings. Open Samsung Phone, tap the three-dot menu, head to Settings, then Other call settings, and choose Other calling apps. From there, you can toggle each supported service on or off, deciding which call logs flow into the main history. SamMobile’s screenshots show granular switches for compatible apps, so you might keep Google Meet integrated for work while excluding other services. If you disable all of them, the Phone app reverts to the classic view containing only regular calls. This flexibility means One UI 9’s unified call log can serve both power users who want everything in one feed and those who prefer to keep app‑based calls separate.
What comes next for One UI 9 call management
Although One UI 9’s beta rollout focuses on the Galaxy S26 series today, the underlying Android 17 integration suggests a wider future for unified call log Samsung features. Google has already said that Android’s system call log will be available to all devices on its latest platform, and more third-party calling apps are likely to adopt the API over time as One UI 9 and Android 17 reach more phones. Digital Trends adds that the Now Brief feature inside Samsung’s Phone app will now also recognize WhatsApp and Google Meet calls, so it will stop nudging you to call contacts you already spoke to on those services. Together, deeper app awareness and a single call list point toward a more coherent communication hub on Galaxy devices, with One UI 9 call management increasingly centered on the default Phone app.
