Now Bar is my favorite One UI 7 feature, but this tiny change would make it even better

A few minor tweaks would make Now Bar even better.

May 27, 2025 - 13:40

Now Bar is my favorite One UI 7 feature, but this tiny change would make it even better

I’ve really enjoyed using One UI 7, even if it does have a few niggles. It’s always exciting to have a shiny new toy, even if that toy is software. But my fondness for it goes beyond its new car smell. The new Samsung Android skin packs plenty of practical features I’ve grown to like, and the Now Bar tops that list.

For the uninitiated, the Now Bar is a UI addition that displays context-relevant information on the lock screen and always-on display. The pill-shaped info box doesn’t support many apps at launch, with clocks and timers, sport scores, modes, and Google Maps directions some of its more useful list items. However, I’ve found it great for monitoring currently playing music.