Samsung introduced Now Brief as the exclusive Galaxy S25 feature with One UI 7, which is now anticipated to expand on more Galaxy devices with the next iteration; One UI 8 based on Android 16.
Samsung introduced Now Brief with One UI 7
Earlier this year, Samsung launched the Galaxy S25 series based on Android 15 (One UI 7) which has a few exclusive features, including Now Brief that were not supposed to arrive on older Galaxy devices with the latest update.
Initially, it was expected that Samsung would not expand Now Brief to older Galaxy devices, but now it’s not the case anymore. A new report suggests that the coming major software update Android 16-based One UI 8 will bring Now Brief to more devices like Galaxy Z Fold 6.
Samsung to expand Now Brief to more devices with One UI 8
A report from one of our reliable colleagues, Smartprix, revealed that Samsung will make the Now Brief feature available on more devices with One UI 8.
Most expected, the company will expand the feature to the most recent flagship smartphones like the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6.
However, Samsung has yet to release any official statement regarding this report, so it will be interesting to see whether the expectations will come true.
What is One UI 7 Now Brief
With the One UI 7, Samsung introduced the Now Brief feature, which provides a personalized briefing of selected content that updates throughout the day.
It offers a real-time summary of essential information on the lock screen or as a widget. It is convenient for users as it helps them to stay updated since it curates updates about their lifestyle, including weather, calendar appointments, travel details, and more.