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3 Samsung apps I wish other brands would copy
AppWizard
November 30, 2025

3 Samsung apps I wish other brands would copy

A user has developed a renewed appreciation for Samsung's software, particularly One UI 8, highlighting three pre-installed apps for their functionality and user-friendliness: 1. Clock: The Samsung Clock app allows a snooze interval of up to 60 minutes, adjustable even after the alarm has sounded, and offers unlimited snoozes, catering to users with chronic pain or fatigue. 2. Reminder: The Reminder app features an updated interface that simplifies setting location-based reminders and offers various templates, making it more user-friendly compared to competing apps. 3. Modes and Routines: This app enables users to create automations based on existing device data, such as weather-based notifications, and provides customizable templates for routines. Additionally, the Now Brief feature serves as a central hub for daily information but has room for improvement.
Samsung plans to make Now Bar more useful by nearly doubling app support
AppWizard
July 23, 2025

Samsung plans to make Now Bar more useful by nearly doubling app support

Samsung's Now Bar feature, initially introduced with the Galaxy S25 series, has expanded to the cover screen of the Galaxy Z Flip with the One UI 8 update. As of June 2025, it supports approximately 20 applications, including those from Samsung, Google, and third-party developers, with plans to increase this number to 35 by the end of 2025. The expansion is enabled by a new API in One UI 8 based on Android 16, allowing applications to create “Live Notifications.” Current compatible applications include various Samsung apps (e.g., Media Player, Notes, SmartThings TV Remote), Google apps (e.g., Google Maps), and third-party apps (e.g., Uber, Waymo). Samsung's documentation lists 19 specific applications but suggests a 20th app is forthcoming.
One UI 8 finally expands support for an Android 15 feature sorely missed on One UI 7
AppWizard
May 29, 2025

One UI 8 finally expands support for an Android 15 feature sorely missed on One UI 7

The latest beta version of One UI 8 for the Galaxy S25 series introduces support for Android 15’s predictive back gesture in various Samsung applications, including Clock, Calculator, Weather, Settings, Voice Recorder, and Contacts, which was not available in One UI 7. However, it remains unavailable in some apps like Calendar and Reminders. The update also improves access to the predictive back animations toggle in the Developer Options menu. Users must disable the One Hand Operation+ Good Lock module and enable gesture navigation to use the expanded predictive back gesture. Google plans to extend predictive back support to three-button navigation in Android 16.
A more powerful Android assistant with Gemini
AppWizard
February 3, 2025

A more powerful Android assistant with Gemini

Gemini has integrated with Samsung apps on the Galaxy S25, allowing users to interact with Samsung Calendar, Notes, Reminder, and Clock. This enables users to manage tasks more efficiently by executing multiple commands in a single prompt. For example, users can request high-protein recipes and save them directly into Samsung Notes or Google Keep.
Gemini may be able to work with Samsung's Clock, Notes, Reminders, and Calendar apps in Android 16
AppWizard
December 10, 2024

Gemini may be able to work with Samsung’s Clock, Notes, Reminders, and Calendar apps in Android 16

Gemini is set to enhance its capabilities with new extensions for deep integration with Samsung's stock applications on Galaxy devices, allowing interaction with Samsung Clock, Notes, Reminders, and Calendar through Google's generative AI assistant. A Samsung Reminders extension is expected to be introduced, enabling users to create tasks directly within the Reminders app, contingent on upgrading to Android 16 or later. Upcoming features include the ability to create and modify alarms, manage timers and stopwatches in Samsung Clock; create, delete, and update note folders and notes in Samsung Notes; and create, delete, and update tasks in Samsung Reminders. Users may also be able to delete, create, and update events in Samsung Calendar. These enhancements are anticipated to significantly improve Gemini's utility for Samsung phone users.
Gemini could soon start bridging the gap with Samsung's app ecosystem (APK teardown)
AppWizard
December 9, 2024

Gemini could soon start bridging the gap with Samsung’s app ecosystem (APK teardown)

Gemini, Google's digital assistant, is expected to integrate support for Samsung Reminders, enhancing functionality for Samsung Galaxy users. An APK teardown of the Google app version 15.49.40 beta indicates that users may soon be able to set reminders directly within the Samsung Reminders app. Although this extension is not yet activated, further updates are anticipated.
Gemini could soon become super powerful for Samsung apps with new extensions (APK teardown)
AppWizard
December 9, 2024

Gemini could soon become super powerful for Samsung apps with new extensions (APK teardown)

Gemini, the AI assistant on Android, is set for an upgrade with enhanced integration into Samsung applications, particularly through a new extension for Samsung Reminders. Evidence from the Samsung Reminders app suggests a connection to the upcoming App Functions feature in Android 16, allowing Gemini to perform tasks across Samsung apps like Clock, Notes, Reminders, and Calendar. An APK teardown revealed potential functionalities, including creating and managing tasks, reminders, alarms, notes, and events. A flag in the code indicates that system apps with the ASSISTANT role will have permissions to execute user commands within these applications. However, these features are not yet active and will depend on the stable release of Android 16 for full functionality.
These Samsung apps received One UI 7 (Android 15) support [List]
AppWizard
October 21, 2024

These Samsung apps received One UI 7 (Android 15) support [List]

Samsung has released an update for its Knox Asset Intelligence (KAI) app, now at version 1.1.19.11, aimed at enterprise organizations for monitoring and collecting real-time health and usage data from managed Android devices. The update includes enhancements in device diagnostics, such as diagnosing network latency issues related to IP and DNS servers, monitoring battery statuses, and an error reporting mechanism for network or battery-related issues. Additionally, new dashboard charts provide insights into device performance, allowing administrators to view app and battery issues for the top five groups and see which Knox Service Plugin (KSP) profiles have been applied to devices. Users can access the update through the Galaxy Store or a provided third-party app link.
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