Samsung considers Mini Music Player for One UI 7 Now Bar

Samsung is polishing the One UI 7 in the beta phase before the official rollout. The company also listens to user feedback to streamline the process. Recently, Samsung positively responded to a request to add a Mini Music Player in One UI 7 Now Bar.

The community user proposed the integration of a mini music player into the Home Screen’s Now Bar in One UI 7 software. This feature suggestion is aimed at enhancing the user experience through seamless music control.

If added, the mini music player would let users manage their music playback—play, pause, skip tracks, and adjust volume without accessing menus or opening apps. The suggestions posted by the community user include:

• Design: A minimalist interface displaying basic controls and possibly album artwork.
• Integration: Compatibility with in-house Samsung Music, as well as third-party apps like Spotify, ensuring broad usability.
• Customization: Options for users to enable or disable the feature, catering to varied preferences for interface cleanliness versus functionality.

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Acknowledging the feature proposal, Samsung highlighted the potential benefits through Community Moderator. The moderator noted that it would make the music player operations convenient, enhancing the user experience. Here’s the response:

1. Convenience and Accessibility:

• A compact music player on the Now Bar is an excellent idea. Quick and direct access to essential controls without opening a dedicated app would undoubtedly streamline multitasking and improve day-to-day usability.

2. Enhanced User Experience:

• Your emphasis on intuitive design aligns perfectly with Samsung’s user-centric approach. A seamless music control experience would be a great addition to One UI’s functionality.

3. Competitive Edge:

• You’re absolutely right that a feature like this could set Samsung apart and further solidify its position as a leader in innovative design. Competing with similar features on other platforms while offering Samsung’s unique touch could be a winning combination.

4. Implementation:

• Your suggestions for design, integration, and customization are thoughtful and practical. The option to toggle the feature on or off ensures flexibility, catering to both users who prefer a clean interface and those who value functionality.

Note: Samsung hasn’t revealed whether this change will be applied.

One UI 7 Release Date

Samsung is expected to launch the One UI 7 on January 22 alongside the Galaxy S25 series. The new flagships are said to debut the brand new operating system rather than the One UI 7.1.

The company may reveal a One UI 7 Rollout Roadmap for eligible Galaxy devices. We expect the update’s distribution to start around mid to end February.

One UI 8 is in development

The latest Samsung stock apps contained evidence pointing to One UI 8 software. The company seemingly internally testing the Android 16 operating system.

The development surfaced amid the One UI 7 Beta Program for the Galaxy S24 series. If things progress smoothly, we could receive the One UI 8 Beta without unnecessary delay.