Samsung has released the One UI 7 Beta 5 update for the Galaxy S24 series, bringing a plethora of fixes and improvements, including two notable features from the Now Bar that were previously exclusive to the Galaxy S25 series, while the stable rollout is expected to commence in April.
Now Bar on Galaxy S24 Receives Sports from Google Integration via One UI 7 Beta 5
The latest Android 15-based beta update introduces the Google Sports integration within the Now Bar for the Galaxy S24 lineup, a feature that was initially introduced in the Galaxy S25 series through the Galaxy AOD app update.
Galaxy S24 Ultra – Now Bar Sports From Google
With this update, Galaxy S24 series owners can now enjoy a more refined sports UI! experience via the Now Bar, allowing for quick access to the latest sports news and content on AOD.
One UI 7 Beta 5 Update Adds Media Playback Live Activity to Notification Panel and Status BarBeyond the Google Sports integration, the One UI 7 Beta 5 update also introduces the media playback widget directly accessible via the device’s notification center, a feature that was previously highlighted in the One UI 7 Beta update for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6, while also integrating music live activity support within the Now Bar on the Status Bar and AOD.Galaxy S24 Ultra – Media Playback and Live Activity on Notification Panel and Status Bar
As Samsung continues to advance its Galaxy smartphones via the One UI 7 skin, the Now Bar has become a crucial factor, with the company pushing for more beta updates, including the 5th beta for the Galaxy S24 series and the 2nd beta update for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6.
The ongoing beta testing for the Galaxy S24 series, with the recent release of the 5th beta, has brought notable improvements, while the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 have received their 2nd beta update, further enhancing the overall user experience.
