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One UI 8 may allow any app to show Live Notifications in Now Bar

Samsung introduced Live Notifications in the Now Bar with One UI 7, but they’re about to get better with One UI 8. These rival Apple’s Live Activities and offer ongoing activities more accessible via ...
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How to change back to a single notification and quick settings panel on One UI 7

One UI 7, the latest Samsung operating system, brings a visual overhaul and plenty of new Galaxy AI features. The update, based on Android 15, shipped with the Samsung Galaxy S25 series, with older ...
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Samsung’s One UI 7 update both improves and absolutely ruins lock screen notifications

Notifications are a key part of any device, and they can really make or break an experience. With its One UI 7 update that debuted on the Galaxy S25 Ultra this week, Samsung has decided to adjust lock ...
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Samsung’s One UI 8.5 lock screen refresh has blurred notifications, new clock styles

It’s no secret Samsung is working on One UI 8.5 ahead of the Galaxy S26 launch early next year. While we’re still pretty far out from any sort of public beta, the company’s internal build continues to ...
Android Authority

Android could put your beautiful lock screen clock in the notifications panel

Google is experimenting with putting the lock screen clock in more surfaces, including the top of the notifications panel. This feature isn’t live yet in the latest Android 16 beta, but it could ...
Android Police

Android 16's reworked lock screen enables my terrible notification hygiene in the best way

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Android 16's initial release is available on Pixel phones right now, but it's pretty light on new user-facing features. The big ...