Samsung previews upcoming features of OneUI 7: Personal data engine, Now bar and more

Samsung's One UI 7, based on Android 15, is coming to the Galaxy S25 series in January 2025. The update features the Now Bar for quick access to apps and actions on the lock screen, personalised suggestions via Galaxy AI, and the privacy-focused Personal Data Engine for enhanced on-device security powered by Knox Vault.

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Samsung launched the OneUI 7 beta program for Galaxy S24 series phones earlier this month. The company has revealed key features of its upcoming One UI 7 , based on Android 15 , set to launch with the Galaxy S25 series in January 2025. Notable additions include the new Now Bar on the lock screen, personalised suggestions powered by Galaxy AI , and the “Personal Data Engine,” which enhances security by processing sensitive information directly on the device.

Here’s what you need to know about Samsung OneUI 7 features Personal Data Engine In a press release, Samsung said that the Personal Data Engine is a powerful privacy advancement that ensures on-device, cross-app personal data protection. With the new feature, personalised data is stored in a secure space, carefully safeguarded by an encryption key that’s managed by Knox Vault . That’s the same trusted platform used to secure the most sensitive information on your smartphone, such as your biometric data.



Now Bar on One UI 7 Samsung One UI 7 introduces the Now Bar, a new feature designed to offer greater personalisation by showcasing the user’s most frequently used apps and actions directly on the lock screen. Serving as a central hub, the Now Bar will allow quick access to a range of functions, including controlling entertainment apps, starting workout timers, getting navigation directions, and initiating real-time translations. Samsung says that Now Bar will also be an access point for the most comprehensively insightful experiences ever on Galaxy.

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