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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 to Support Up to 35 Now Bar Apps and Services By the End of 2025: Report

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 to Support Up to 35 Now Bar Apps and Services By the End of 2025: Report

The Now Bar feature on Galaxy Z Flip 7's Flex Window currently supports up to 20 apps and services.

Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 24 July 2025 13:05 IST

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 to Support Up to 35 Now Bar Apps and Services By the End of 2025: Report

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 sports a larger Flex Window than its predecessor

Highlights

One UI 8 brings Now Bar to Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7's Flex Window
It is reported to soon be expanded to support up to 35 apps and services
Currently supported apps include Now Brief, Media Player, Timer and more

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is one of the first phones from the company to ship with Android 16-based One UI 8 firmware. It enables several new features on the clamshell-style foldable, such as the Galaxy AI-powered Now Bar on the Flex Window (cover screen). Currently, the feature supports 20 apps and services that can be displayed on the cover screen. However, a report suggests that Samsung may expand it up to include support for up to 35 apps and services by the end of the year.

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The latest One UI 8 firmware on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 brings Now Bar. Powered by Galaxy AI, it is presented in the form of multiple stacked cards on the cover screen of the phone, displaying personalised briefs, suggested content, reminders, travel updates, and more.

As of now, Now Bar supports 20 apps and services on the cover screen of the Galaxy Z Flip 7. This includes several of Samsung's first party apps such as Interpreter, Now Brief, Media Player, Stop Watch, Timer, and Voice Recorder. Further, there is also support for Google Maps and Sports, along with more third-party apps.

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However, Android Authority's latest report suggests that the South Korean tech giant is planning a major expansion of this feature. The publication managed to access the “Device Experience Guide” on the handset which mentioned that Now Bar will support up to 35 apps and services by the end of 2025.

While it isn't known which new apps will be given Now Bar support, this potential expansion is only possible due to Samsung's latest Android 16 update. One UI 8, which was released with Samsung's seventh-generation foldables at the Galaxy Unpacked last month, brought API support for Live Notifications.

Similar to Live Activities on iOS, it delivers lock screen notifications for an ongoing activity. It supports activities which have a definite start and end period. It presents a real-time view of time-sensitive notifications such as active navigation, ongoing phone calls, active food delivery tracking, and active ride-share tracking.

Apart from Samsung Galaxy phones, the new API is also being used to deliver on Live Alerts on Oppo and OnePlus smartphones.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Slim and sleek IP48-rated design
One UI 8 brings plenty of handy AI features
Vibrant displays with thin borders
Battery lasts a day of heavy use

Bad
Hinge is a bit too stiff or rigid
Cover display experience underwhelming
Gets very hot when using the camera
Charging is relatively slow

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 review

Display (Primary) 6.90-inch

Cover Display 4.10-inch

Cover Resolution 948x1048 pixels

Processor 3.3 MHz deca-core

Front Camera 10-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB, 12GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4300mAh

OS Android 16

Resolution 2520x1080 pixels

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Further reading: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 features, Now Bar, Galaxy AI, One UI 8, Android 16, Samsung

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Shaurya Tomer is a Sub Editor at Gadgets 360 with 2 years of experience across a diverse spectrum of topics. With a particular focus on smartphones, gadgets and the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), he often likes to explore the industry's intricacies and innovations – whether dissecting the latest smartphone release or exploring the ethical implications of AI advancements. In his free time, he often embarks on impromptu road trips to unwind, recharge, and ...More