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Samsung’s Now bar is the best One UI feature in years — here’s why

A tiny pill on your lockscreen that delivers a surprisingly big upgrade.
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The Now Bar on the best Samsung phones is about to get a lot more useful – and could soon match Live Activities on iOS

Update 24/07: Samsung has confirmed that it plans to increase the number of Now Bar-supported apps and services from around 20 to up to 35 by the end of 2025. The rest of the article remains as ...
Android Authority

Samsung's Now Bar could get a welcome upgrade in One UI 8

A new leak suggests Samsung’s Now Bar could get a notable upgrade in the upcoming One UI 8 update. The Now Bar in One UI 8 could support phone calls and Do Not Disturb functionality. It currently ...
Android Authority

Now Bar is my favorite One UI 7 feature, but this tiny change would make it even better

For the uninitiated, the Now Bar is a UI addition that displays context-relevant information on the lock screen and always-on display. The pill-shaped info box doesn’t support many apps at launch, ...
9to5google

Comment: Samsung’s Now Bar is in desperate need for more

Anticipation was high for Samsung’s One UI 7, and even when all of the delays and original issues with the new OS are ignored, it’s still pretty clear that some portions of Samsung’s software are ...
Digital Trends

Samsung’s handy Now Bar to get new functions in One UI 8

Samsung’s One UI 7 software included updates for one killer feature that has multiple uses: the Now Bar. From showing notifications and currently playing music on your lock screen, to a recent ...
9to5google

Samsung’s Now Bar might actually do more in One UI 8

One UI 7 introduced us to the Now Bar on Galaxy phones. The feature showed promise but seemingly fell short of providing an at-a-glance information and action panel for a majority of phone features.
Gizmochina

Galaxy S25’s Now Bar lags behind S24’s One UI 7 Beta—fix incoming

The Galaxy S25 series delivers the most polished One UI 7 experience to date, but surprisingly lags behind the Galaxy S24 in one key aspect: Now Bar and media player integration. Now, the good news is ...
Android

Now Bar Will Be Even More Useful In One UI 8

According to new One UI 8 leak, Samsung is working to make improvements to the Now Bar feature. You’re likely to see information such as call duration, name of contact, and even the device’s Do Not ...
Android Police

One UI 8 promises expanded Now Bar and cover screen app support at launch

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police and MakeUseOf since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as ...
Android Police

How to make use of your Samsung's Now Bar on the lock screen and AOD

Faith writes guides, how-tos, and roundups on the latest Android games and apps for Android Police. You'll find her writing about the newest free-to-play game to hit Android or discussing her paranoia ...