Forget Galaxy phones, the Galaxy Watch is the perfect home for One UI 7’s Now Bar

Early indications suggest that One UI 8 Watch could be a significant update for Samsung Galaxy Watch owners. We’ve discovered several potential features, including a new health metric, a watch face randomizer, and tools to enhance battery life. While all these features interest me to some extent, one in particular caught my attention: evidence that Samsung plans to introduce the Now Bar to its smartwatches.

The Now Bar was a major addition to Galaxy smartphones with the recent One UI 7 update. Its functionality is straightforward. The “bar” appears on the lock and Always On Display (AOD) screens, providing glanceable, context-relevant information. When the phone is unlocked, this information can also be displayed in a chip alongside other status icons at the top of the notifications panel. This design ensures that real-time information is always visible to the user.