Samsung Contacts may soon add Gaming Hub integration

An analysis of work-in-progress code from a One UI 9.5 build reveals that Samsung is exploring social gaming features inside the Contacts app. Users may soon be able to link games through the Samsung Gaming Hub to interact directly from their address book. Code strings point to upcoming capabilities such as sending friend requests, checking online or offline statuses, viewing gaming profiles, and managing guild invites and chats. These additions would let users connect with friends and manage gaming relationships without leaving the app. Because these findings are based on work-in-progress code, the features may not ultimately ship in a public release. However, the update suggests Samsung is continuing to expand Gaming Hub beyond a simple game-launching tool by focusing more on social interactions.