- Now Bar on Samsung Galaxy phones could be set to get new activity pills in One UI 8.
- The pills include information about the ongoing call and Do Not Disturb.
- Google is working with major manufacturers on Live Activities, which could bring support for more apps.
Ever since Apple introduced Live Activities on iPhones, Android manufacturers have left no stone unturned in cloning and making the feature their own. From OnePlus’ Live Alerts to the upcoming Live Updates on Pixels, each has a unique approach. However, the unique thing of all is Samsung’s Now Bar, which was introduced in One UI 7. Amidst issues with One UI 7 roll out, Now Bar’s functionality feels limited, but that might change in One UI 8.
According to an X user, Samsung is working on bringing more features to Now Bar in the upcoming One UI 8 update. This included a new Do Not Disturb pill and ongoing call. It’s unclear as to if the DND pill will always show up in the Now Bar or when enabled, probably the latter.
However, like Live alerts on Pixels and OnePlus devices, the ongoing call pill in Now Bar should help you keep track of the total time spent on the call. Google also seems to be taking Live activities and its derivatives seriously. It’s also working with OnePlus to bring the Sports from Google live notifications to supported OnePlus devices. The feature was first added to One UI 7 via the Google app.
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The Now Bar in One UI 7 has quite a bit of functionality, but it’s still nowhere near to where Samsung and the users intend it to be. The same goes for other Live Notification services on different Android devices. Hopefully, Google’s new Live Activities API should help more apps support and serve live notifications, making these features provide a richer experience.
Abubakar covers Tech at Beebom, with his passion for technology tracing back to 2011 when he received a Dell Inspiron 5100 as a gift. He’s also a passionate advocate for the right-to-repair movement, believing in empowering users to maintain and extend the life of their devices. Outside the tech world, he enjoys watching anime and exploring his newfound enthusiasm for Japanese cars. In his free time, you’ll often find him immersed in Genshin Impact or researching his next gadget purchase. Before joining Beebom, he contributed to leading publications like Android Police, How-To Geek, and Fossbytes.
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