One UI 8.5 is set to enhance the functionality of the Now Bar, a feature that arguably should have been implemented long ago.
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TL;DR
- The beta version of One UI 8.5 brings an exciting new feature to the Now Bar on your Galaxy smartphone.
- Now Bar will now display notifications for missed calls.
The Now Bar, a convenient widget designed to provide quick access to real-time information and app controls right from your lock screen, first made its appearance with One UI 7. Since its launch, Samsung has continuously improved this feature, adding functionalities such as displaying win probabilities for sports events and integrating Google’s Commute information. With the upcoming One UI 8.5 update, it seems that the Now Bar is poised to become even more beneficial for users.
If you own a Galaxy device, you’ll notice the Now Bar located at the bottom of your lock screen. This handy toolbar showcases live updates from apps that support it, offering information like timers, media playback controls, and more. Additionally, it provides you with essential updates that matter to you, including weather forecasts, details about upcoming events, and other pertinent information through a feature Samsung refers to as Now Brief.
Although Samsung has yet to release the stable version of One UI 8.5, they have made the beta available to Galaxy users eager to try out the latest Android 16 skin. According to tipster Tarun Vats, the beta version seems to introduce missed call notifications to the Now Brief feature. This means that the Now Bar will alert you if you missed a call while you were away from your phone—something many users will likely find helpful.
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Looking ahead, Samsung is anticipated to keep enhancing the Now Bar’s features in future updates. However, we will need to stay tuned to see what additional functionalities this tech giant will incorporate into this already useful feature.
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