- Google has been developing an alterative notification interface for Gemini Live, featuring call-like controls.
- Samsung One UI 7 introduces the Now Bar, a system of lock screen widgets that support numerous Google apps.
- It appears that Google may also bring those call-like Gemini Live controls to the Now Bar.
Samsung is hard at work putting the finishing touches on One UI 7 right now, as Galaxy owners everywhere eagerly await their updates. With the release of the One UI 7 beta for Galaxy S24 phones, we’ve been able to enjoy an early preview of all the changes taking place, including the arrival of the Now Bar, an interactive widget at the bottom of the lock screen. As we wait to see how Samsung’s efforts progress, we’re already putting together some theories on how Now Bar could further evolve.