Samsung’s live notification is an amazing feature, and it has brought a new capability to the Galaxy S23 and S24 series that is missing from the flagship S25.

Live notifications give you updates of active apps that change the information in real-time. For example, when you send a stop-watch into the background, it will turn into a capsule in the status bar and appear as a timer.

When you tap the status bar capsule, the system will expand it into a widget on top of the home screen. This live notification will also appear in the notifications panel’s top area. Additionally, If you lock the device, the clock will appear on the lock screen via Now Bar.

The One UI 7 beta for S23 and S24 series has brought a new live notification support for music player. If you play music, and send the app to the background, the system will enable a song capsule. You can expand the music widget or go to the notifications panel.

This activity makes the playback more comfortable than opening the either notifications or quick settings panel.

Amid these betas, the March update hasn’t brought this specific capability to the S25 series. Users can see the music player on the lock screen via the Now bar, but it won’t appear on the home screen and the notifications panel as shown in the screenshot below.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Live Notification

Conclusion

It seems like Samsung has unlocked more potential of live notification and now bar as it continues to develop One UI 7 beta, and the same has happened with the Galaxy S23 and S24 series.

We’re aware of the fact that this feature will arrive on the latest flagship phones as soon as Samsung releases the first stable software for the Galaxy S24 series.

In January, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra but saved the S25 Edge for a later release without revealing much about its design, and we now have 4 details about this device that are confirmed.

This phone is currently ruling over a discussion about slim devices, and shows Samsung’s chase to offer a fresh innovation to consumers. Though, the S25 series consists of three options with different display sizes, the S25 Edge aims to offer ease of access.

The future of this phone hinges on its success, and eventually make a place in the main lineup. It’s also a possibility that the phone will oust the Plus variant, but we don’t Samsung’s plans for this device.

Meanwhile, the Korean phone maker has made some design upgrades to the Galaxy S25 Edge that looks compelling. These details are based on past leaks about renders, specifications and dummy models.

Display

Edge will bring a flat 6.6-6.7 screen, identical to S25 Plus. It features a hole punch to house a selfie camera. The bezels are tiny and expand the view on all sides.

Thin

The phone is all about its slim outlook, standing at only 5.84 mm. This is way thinner than the standard S25 with 7.2 mm thickness. This thin appearance will also contribute to a lighter and easy to hold design. This is missing from modern devices and Galaxy phones aren’t exception, but S25 Edge could make a big difference.

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Camera

The phone has a vertical camera system inside a large pill shape bump consisting of an LED flash.

Titanium

The slim design will be protected by the Titanium frame, which we didn’t expect in the first place. With this addition, the phone will offer three colors including an all-black version.

Launch Date

Samsung has not announced a launch date for the S25 edge, but it is expected to launch in April.

Conclusion

The phone comes with reworked components that show Samsung’s extra effort to minimize size and space inside the structure. That said, the S25 Edge shows a lot of promises, but we only give a verdict on its ease of access when the device makes an official debut.

Samsung has introduced a new way to reuse old smartphones in its Circular Battery Supply Chain. This process allows materials from used Galaxy phones to be turned into resources for new devices. The Galaxy S25 is the first phone to use this recycling system.

Every year, Samsung collects about 200 tons of waste battery material at its factory in Vietnam. However, Vietnam didn’t have the tools to recycle these materials effectively.

To solve this, Samsung worked with other companies to create a system that extracts cobalt, a key material for batteries, from old Galaxy phones. This recycled cobalt is then used to make new batteries for the Galaxy S25.

The process begins by gathering old Galaxy smartphones and taking out their batteries. These batteries are shredded into a fine powder called “black mass.” This powder is then processed to get cobalt, which is important for making batteries work properly.

Samsung has successfully recycled over 90% of the cobalt from old batteries using the Circular Battery Supply Chain. In fact, half of the cobalt in the Galaxy S25 comes from recycled materials.

This helps reduce the need for mining new resources and supports Samsung’s aim of being more environmentally friendly. The company worked hard to ensure the system is safe and follows all environmental regulations.

Samsung’s Circular Battery Supply Chain is a big step forward in creating sustainable products. The company plans to expand this recycling process to include other materials, like lithium, in the future.

With the Galaxy S25, Samsung is showing how technology can be both high-quality and eco-friendly. The company will use this technology in future devices too.

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Samsung has introduced Mobile Driver’s License support to the Samsung Wallet app. This allows you to store your Driver’s License or State ID on your Galaxy phone, so you don’t need to carry the physical card anymore. You can use this digital ID at TSA checkpoints to make travel easier and quicker.

With the Mobile Driver’s License feature, you can safely store your Driver’s License or State ID on your phone. Once stored, you can use it at TSA checkpoints instead of showing a physical ID.

To keep your personal information safe, Samsung Wallet uses fingerprint or PIN authentication to access your Mobile Driver’s License. Your ID details are encrypted and protected by Samsung Knox security, so your data is secure.

Notably, this feature is available to users in select states right now, but Samsung plans to add more states soon. Currently, the feature is live in limited states, including Arizona, Iowa, Maryland, Georgia, Colorado, and West Virginia.

Samsung is also looking to expand the use of mobile IDs to other places beyond TSA checkpoints in the future, some of which are currently not even possible with a physical ID.

How to Add Your Driver’s License to Samsung Wallet

To add your Mobile Driver’s License to Samsung Wallet, you just need to follow a simple process. Here’s how to do it:

• Open the Samsung Wallet app on your phone and go to the ‘Quick Access’ tab.
• Click on the ‘+’ button, then select ‘Digital IDs’ and tap the ‘Driver’s License/State ID’ option.

• Scan the front and back of your Driver’s License or State ID. After scanning, click ‘Next’.

• You’ll need to follow the on-screen instructions to do a Face Scan. This helps verify that you are the rightful holder of the ID.

• After the Face Scan, click ‘Submit’ and authenticate your identity using either your fingerprint or PIN. This ensures that only you can access your digital ID.

Once you’ve added your Mobile Driver’s License, you can use it at TSA checkpoints to show your ID digitally. When you reach TSA, you can use your phone to show your Mobile Driver’s License in two ways.

First, you can tap your phone near the NFC reader, and your ID will automatically appear. Second, you can open the app, select your Mobile Driver’s License, and scan the QR code with a TSA reader.

Samsung has launched its 2025 Neo QLED TVs in the US, bringing new technology and features to improve your viewing experience. The new Samsung Vision AI powers the TVs, offering enhanced picture and sound for a personalized viewing experience.

The Vision AI technology adapts to your preferences, providing smarter features. These features include “Click to Search” to learn more about actors, “Live Translate” for real-time subtitles in any language, and “Universal Gestures” to control your TV using hand motions with a Galaxy Watch.

The Neo QLED 8K series includes the QN990F and QN900F models, which offer amazing 8K picture quality. These TVs have Quantum Matrix Mini LEDs, which provide bright, clear images even in bright rooms. The QN990F also uses a powerful AI processor that makes regular content look sharper and smoother.

Also, it has Motion Xcelerator, which makes fast-moving scenes look clear. Dolby Atmos sound and Object Tracking Sound Pro create realistic, immersive audio that matches the action on screen.

For 4K TV lovers, the Neo QLED 4K series offers the QN90F, QN80F, and QN70F models. These TVs also feature Quantum Matrix Mini LEDs and AI processors to make the picture look great.

Samsung’s new TVs also give you access to the Samsung Art Store, where you can choose from over 3,000 pieces of art to decorate your TV. With Samsung’s Tizen OS, you’ll get updates for years, and the TVs work well with smart home devices.

These new Samsung 2025 Neo QLED TVs are available in sizes from 43” to 98”, starting at $1,399 in the US. Check more details here.