Google Maps
In a submit on X (previously generally known as Twitter), tipster Tarun Vats claimed that the reside navigation function in Google Maps was getting built-in inside the Now Bar. The tipster noticed the combination within the One UI 7 with Google Maps v25.04.01.717254420. It seems that Samsung added the assist on the launch of the OS, nonetheless, the Mountain View-based tech big lately rolled out the function.
Google Maps v25.04.01.717254420 is rolling out reside navigation within the Now Bar and Live Activities for gadgets on One UI 7. Works on S24 too!
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— Tarun Vats (@tarunvats33) January 30, 2025
Based on screenshots shared by the tipster, it seems customers will be capable to begin a visit on Google Maps on their supported gadget and proceed to see the reside navigation on the lock display inside the Now Bar. Additionally, the function can also be mentioned to assist Live Activities.
In one of many screenshots, Google Maps was additionally noticed sending a reside notification in regards to the ongoing navigation. Interestingly, that is an Android 16 function, nonetheless, the present construct of One UI 7 relies on Android 15. It is feasible that Google made the function accessible to the Samsung OS.
Notably, Now Bar is basically a lock display fast view of Now Brief insights. It is an oblong bar that includes a number of playing cards close to the underside of the display which will be vertically scrolled with a card deck-like animation.
On the opposite hand, Now Brief is a brand new AI-powered function that exhibits overviews of the consumer’s gadget utilization and each day actions. The latter is an ecosystem function which is tracked utilizing gadgets such because the Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Ring. Some of the insights customers can see in Now Brief embrace climate forecasts, power scores, suggestions for music and navigation, and extra.