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One UI 7 Now Bar could integrate Google’s next-gen Gemini Live interface.
Earlier this month, Samsung started the Android 15-based One UI 7 beta program for the Galaxy S24 series smartphones. With the new UI design that makes the already great-looking Android skin even better, now, a report suggests that Samsung’s Now Bar in One UI 7 could adopt Google’s next-gen Gemini Live interface.
One UI 7 Now Bar could integrate Gemini Live
Samsung One UI 7 introduces the Now Bar, a system of lock screen widgets that supports a number of apps and services, including not only Samsung’s own, such as Health, but also things from Google, such as Maps. Now, It has been revealed that Samsung’s efforts progress may bring the new Gemini Live controls to the Now Bar of Samsung’s One UI 7 software system.
The information allegedly comes through the latest version 15.52.37.sa.arm64 of the Google app that Android Authority was able to go through. Currently, the Now Bar and Gemini Live integration is under development and is currently only seen on Google App codes and strings.
As far as Gemini is concerned, Samsung and Google already have a pretty good relationship, and it looks like they’re getting even stronger year after year. Recently, a report also claimed that the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra could bring free access to Google’s Gemini Advanced AI assistant.
With these Google app codes and strings, it’s very likely that by the time Samsung’s One UI 7 is ready to be stable and rolled out to more of the existing Galaxy lineup, we’ll see this interaction ready.
Now Bar is the one of the most impressive features in the One UI 7. It’s similar to Apple’s Dynamic Island element that displays ongoing activities on the phone and appears on the lock screen. Now Bar is compatible with the following apps and activities:
- Bixby
- Clock (stopwatch and timer)
- Emergency Sharing
- Interpreter
- Google Maps
- Samsung Health
- Modes and Routine
- Music
- Samsung Notes
- Voice Recorder
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Samsung, next year, is launching its new flagship S series smartphone, Galaxy S26 Ultra. Even though the phone hasn’t been officially announced yet, several details have already leaked online. Now, a report suggests that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G’s black color variant may offer a black frame instead of the silver one on the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
As you know, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is available in several colors, and if you prefer black, you have two options to choose from: Jet Black and Titanium Black. However, the Titanium Black comes with a black panel and a silver frame. Jet Black offers a black panel and a black frame.
According to @UniverseIce, the black color variant of the Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G will have a black frame, and not the silver frame that the Titanium Black version of the Galaxy S25 Ultra has.
The phone is expected to launch with Android 16-based new One UI 8.5. Plus, the company is also promising seven years of Android updates, which is great for long-term use.
Samsung’s Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 smartphones are expected to launch in March 2026. Ahead of the launch, we’re getting a sneak peek at Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 performance with One UI 8.5 and Android 16.
Both the upcoming Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 smartphones recently appeared on Geekbench, giving us some interesting insights into how they will perform with the new Android 16 and One UI 8.5. Interestingly, builds of both smartphones are already in testing for the upcoming software.
As per the Geekbench listing, the Galaxy A57 has scored impressively high in the tests, with a single-core score of 1,311 and a multi-core score of 4,347. These digits suggest that the A57 will offer a smooth and fast experience.
Moreover, the Galaxy A37 still performs well. It scored 1158 in single-core and 3401 in multi-core tests, and the software build was A376BXXU0AYK3. While these scores are a bit lower than the A57, the Galaxy A37 smartphone is still good enough to promise a fast and smooth experience for everyday tasks.
The test results show that Samsung is working hard to make One UI 8.5 faster and more efficient. Both smartphones will come pre-installed with the Android 16 -based One UI 8.5 to offer amazing performance and the latest features. Stay tuned for more information.
Google and Samsung are yet to release Android 17 and One UI 9 Beta for Pixel and Galaxy devices. Meanwhile, Google is working on a Universal Clipboard for Android phones and PCs, with Android 17. This means Samsung’s One UI 9 could bring universal clipboard to Galaxy devices.
According to Android Authority, Android 17 includes a feature called UniversalClipboardManager. This tool appears inside Google’s continuity framework, which transfers copied content between Android devices without a third-party tool
Samsung’s current cross-device features, like Quick Share, Samsung Flow, and Phone Link, do not offer built-in clipboard syncing. Fortunately, that could change in next year’s One UI 9 update, as Google is working on a Universal Clipboard for Android phones and PCs.
If Samsung follows the One UI 8 schedule, One UI 9 is expected to arrive alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 in mid-2026. If Google implements Universal Clipboard in Android 17, Samsung will likely add it in One UI 9.
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