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Google Maps now supports Galaxy S24 series’ Now Bar much more useful

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9 months ago

January 30, 2025

Yogesh

Samsung changed the Now Bar settings page with the One UI 7 beta 3 updates by removing the deleted Voice Recorder, Health, Google Maps, Samsung Notes, and, Bixby. Now seems that the Korean tech giant is slowly adding “Google Maps” on the Galaxy S25 and Galax S24 series’ Now Bar on the lock screen.

Recently, Google Maps received a new update with version number 25.05.01.719889437, which supports the Now Bar on the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S25 series’ lock screen. This development suggests that the company will soon release the stable One UI 7 update for the Galaxy S24 series in the coming days.

Once you’ve entered an address on Google Maps and started navigation, just lock your phone and the directions will transfer to the Now bar. A single tap will open a pill-shaped card, giving you more detailed information about your next turn. Also, you can end navigation from the Now bar once you’ve completed your trip.

Previous repeats suggest that the Korean tech giant would release the official version of One UI 7 for older Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S24 series gradually after February 7. On January 22, the Samsung Galaxy S25 series launched with One UI 7 software update. The Galaxy S25 lineup will officially hit stores on February 7.

With the Galaxy S25 series, Samsung has also expanded the One UI 7 Now bar functionality by introducing Now Brief, you can get a personalized briefing of specific content that gets updated in the brief card throughout the day.

Additionally, a user recently shared an image that reveals that the Galaxy S25 series with One UI 7 now supports live activities on AOD (Always On Display) with the Now Bar.

Currently, the Now Bar feature is only available for Galaxy S24 beta users and the S25 series. We expect Samsung to bring this feature to older Galaxy devices including the Galaxy S24 series when the stable One UI 7 update rollout begins.

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Yogesh is the main content creator at SammyMobiles and mostly works on Samsung firmware and software expert, he keeps his eyes open for new software rollouts, beta programs, and other software-related activities. Apart from the world of technology, he also takes care of his garden.

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Leak: Galaxy S26 Ultra set to impress with these camera upgrades

Published

2 days ago

November 6, 2025

Yogesh

Samsung is preparing to introduce exciting new One UI 8.5 features with its new flagship phones. The Galaxy S26 Ultra, in particular, will be the most powerful Optical phone which is setting the stage to debut massive camera upgrades.

Leaker @chunvn8888 has come up with a new array of Galaxy S26 Ultra camera upgrades. The newly leaked information sheds light on camera assistance key enhancements:

According to the leaker, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will have a 24MP default and portrait mode. It may also feature Adaptive Pixel, which reduces noise by combining multiple low-resolution photos into one high-resolution image.

Additionally, the Galaxy S26 Ultra Optical has a focus speed slider for portrait and video modes. Camera assistance mode – allows turning off HDR10+ and using regular HDR.

Galaxy S26 Ultra sensors debugged details:

200MP HP2
50MP JN3 ultrawide
12MP S5K3LD 3x tele
50MP IMX854 peris 5x
12MP IMX874 selfie

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, Z Fold SE, Z Fold 4, and Z Flip 4 receive October 2025 security update

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1 week ago

October 31, 2025

Yogesh

Samsung has released a new software update for the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Z Fold SE, Galaxy Z Fold 4, and Galaxy Z Flip 4 foldable devices, bringing the October 2025 security patch. As for this new release, the October 2025 security update has currently released for users in Korea, and it will soon expand to global users.

These foldables are currently running on the One UI 8 (Android 16), bringing new customizations and AI enhancements. As always, this update helps improve the security and performance of your phone.

Users of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Z Fold SE, Galaxy Z Fold 4, and Galaxy Z Flip 4 foldable devices can identify the latest update by the following firmware version: Although this firmware doesn’t bring visible changes, it is important for maintaining the phone’s security and long-term performance.

Galaxy Z Fold 4: F936NKSU6IYJ1
Galaxy Z Flip 4: F721NKSU6IYJ1
Galaxy Z Flip 6: F741NKSS2CYJ3
Galaxy Z Fold SE: F958NKSS2CYJ3

The October 2025 security patch addresses over 30 known security issues. This update helps protect your phone from harmful software, bugs, and other threats. Samsung is working to make this update available to more Galaxy devices.

To download the update, go to your Galaxy phone’s Settings and then tap “Software Update” >> “Download and Install.” Once the update is downloaded, tap “Install Now.” Your phone will restart, and the latest security patch will be installed.

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Samsung Galaxy S22, S22 Plus, and S22 Ultra get October 2025 security update

Published

2 weeks ago

October 28, 2025

Yogesh

Samsung has pushed the October 2025 security update for the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphones. This update is already out for users of some Galaxy smartphones.

The October 2025 security update for the Samsung Galaxy S22 series is currently available for users in Southeast Asian markets. The company plans to expand the update to more regions soon.

Users of Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra are getting the fresh update with One UI build versions S901EXXUCGYJ1, S906EXXUCGYJ1, and S908EXXUCGYJ1, respectively.

This latest October 2025 patch enhances system security and stability, ultimately improving overall app performance. This update addresses several issues that users experienced with the previous version to ensure a smoother and more reliable device experience.

Users can follow the steps to check for the update:

Open the Settings app on their device.
Go to Software Update in the menu.
Tap Download and Install to start the update process.

If an update is available for their device, users can proceed with the installation to ensure their device has the latest security improvements and features.

Galaxy S22 users are advised to stay updated to take advantage of these important improvements and fixes. As this update becomes available in more countries, users should monitor update notifications or regularly check for new updates manually.