One UI 8.5 Beta Brings Missed Call Notifications to Now Bar

The One UI 8.5 beta for Samsung Galaxy phones has introduced a new and significant feature for the Now Bar. This latest update enables the Now Bar to display missed call notifications, directly informing users of calls received while they were away.

Understanding the Now Bar

First released in One UI 7, the Now Bar is a lockscreen widget offering quick access to live information and app controls. On Galaxy devices, this widget is strategically situated at the bottom of the lockscreen. It shows live updates from compatible applications, including functions such as timers and media playback.

Evolution and the Now Brief Feature

Samsung has consistently enhanced the Now Bar's capabilities since its initial release. Previously, its features were expanded to include details like sports match win probabilities and Google Commute support. Through a specific component known as Now Brief, the widget also provides users with information such as weather updates and upcoming events.

Missed Calls Integrated

The recently released One UI 8.5 beta, which is based on Android 16, incorporates missed call notifications directly into Now Brief. This new functionality ensures Galaxy owners are promptly aware of calls they might have missed.

The beta incorporates missed call notifications into Now Brief, informing users of calls received while they were away.

Future updates are expected to expand the Now Bar's functionality even further, promising continued enhancements for this versatile lockscreen widget.