Samsung will finally expand the catalog of applications integrated into Now Bar with the launch of Android 17 and the One UI 9. The change comes through the new Metric Style of Live Updates announced by Google at the I/O 2026 conference, which allows you to display information on cards updated in real time on the lock screen and notifications area.
Diferentemente from the previous model, any Android application developer will be able to use Metric Style in their application notifications. Isso drastically expands the integration possibilities beyond the limited Samsung and Google apps that dominated the feature until now.
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Now Bar gets new live notification system
The new Metric Style transforms how information is delivered to users on the lock screen and in notifications. Data appears on cards that update in real time, providing quick access to critical information without unlocking your smartphone. The system works integrated into both the Now Bar and the standard Android notification area.
The implementation was announced as part of Google’s strategy to modernize the notifications experience. Diferente from previous approaches, the new standard is agnostic and offers full technical support for third-party applications that wish to adopt the functionality.
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Aplicativos that should reach Now Bar
Opening Metric Style to external developers promises to bring popular services to Now Bar. Entre apps that can integrate the new system are:
- Uber
- Mercado Livre
- iFood
- Navegadores web as Chrome and Firefox
- Aplicativos streaming
- Bancos and digital wallets
- Redes social
Contudo, this expansion depends on each developer implementing Metric Style in their applications. The process is not automatic and will require specific work from each development team.
Timeline implementation still uncertain
Usuários from Samsung will need to be patient. Embora or One UI 9 is released soon, the integration of new applications into Now Bar will take a few months to materialize. The time lag between the update release and the availability of new services will depend on the speed of adoption by developers.
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The Now Bar has received discreet improvements since its initial release. The main complaint from users has always been the lack of support for more applications. Agora, with the new Metric Style of Android 17, this limitation will be eliminated.
Galaxy S25 and Samsung devices benefited
The Galaxy S25 line will be one of the first to receive One UI 9 with expanded support. The update will arrive in waves depending on the region and smartphone model. Usuários from previous versions will also receive the update, as long as your devices are compatible with Android 17.
Samsung has already confirmed that One UI 9 maintains a focus on performance and security optimizations. The now integration of more applications into Now Bar represents just one of the new features that come with the updated interface.