If you've invested in a new Samsung Galaxy S25 phone, then you get access to the latest software features from Samsung, courtesy of One UI 7. This is Samsung's take on Android 15, which will slowly be making its way to older Galaxy handsets over the coming months, though there's no exact time frame. One UI 7 brings with it a new lick of digital paint and a range of small improvements. But two new features stand out: Now Bar and Now Brief. Built with a sprinkling of artificial intelligence (of course), these are the new features you'll want to check out first if you want to make the most of your Galaxy S25. The Now Bar is Samsung's answer to Live Activities on the iPhone: Those panels that pop up and expand onscreen when there's real-time information you need to know about. Think sports scores, or a rapidly approaching Uber, or a timer for a recording you're making'anything where a persistent notification is useful. Android has long supported persistent notifications that stick at...
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