One UI 8.5 is set to be a significant upgrade over its predecessor, One UI 8.0. Expected to launch alongside the Galaxy S26 early next year, this update promises notable enhancements to the Now Bar. Having accessed an early version of the One UI 8.5 firmware for the Galaxy Z Fold 7, we discovered two new features: Audio Broadcast and Commute From Google. Audio Broadcast might be linked to Bluetooth LE Auracast audio streams, potentially showing how many devices are connected to an audio stream from your phone. Meanwhile, Commute From Google could offer updates related to your daily travel between home and work, adapting to the time of day.
What new features will One UI 8.5 bring to the Now Bar?
