Credit: Paul Jones / Android AuthorityTL;DRSamsung may be bringing additional controls for Android 17’s upcoming Audio Hardening features.While Google has designed them to be active by default, One UI 9 could let users disable them if they want.Additionally, One UI 9 may automatically add all web browsers and games to the list of distracting apps.Samsung is among the few manufacturers that go above and beyond to customize native Android features to align with its own apps and services, visually or functionally. With the upcoming One UI 9, Samsung is working to incorporate two new features that will work under the hood to improve your experience. One of them offers more control than Android 17 natively provides on Pixel devices. Authority Insights You're reading an Authority Insights story. Subscribe to our new Authority Insights newsletter for more exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage you won't find anywhere else.sign up now By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time. With Android 17, Google plans to crack down on apps that unexpectedly play audio in the background and possibly startle you. It is called “Background Audio Hardening,” and it’s already available in Android 17 Beta 4. The feature essentially requires apps to either be present in the foreground, either directly on your screen or through a music playback service.