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Samsung Wallet gets Now Bar live notifications

Samsung has upgraded its Wallet app for Galaxy users in South Korea, adding a cool feature called Now Bar Live Notifications. This update makes it easier to stay updated with real-time alerts right on your phone’s lock screen or Always-On Display (AOD). For example, you can track live updates for things like food delivery or sports scores without unlocking your phone.
The Now Bar, introduced with One UI 7, now works with Samsung Wallet to show these live notifications. Imagine seeing your payment status or volunteer activity updates instantly. This feature builds on Android 16’s Live Updates, which Google showed off at I/O 2025, and it’s designed to make your phone more helpful and interactive.
To turn it on, go to Settings, then Lock Screen and AOD, and select Now Bar. You can choose which apps, like Samsung Wallet, show these live alerts. The update also includes small fixes to make the app run smoother. Right now, this is only available in South Korea, but it might roll out to more places soon.
This update makes Samsung Wallet more than just a payment app—it’s now a handy tool for staying connected to what matters. If you’re in South Korea with a Galaxy phone on One UI 7 or 8, check the Galaxy Store for the latest Wallet app update and try it out.
New features make Gemini Live smarter and more helpful

Google’s Gemini Live is getting a big upgrade, making it even better for everyday chats. Soon, it will show handy info cards from Google apps like Calendar, Maps, Keep, and Tasks to give you quick, useful answers. For example, if you ask about your schedule, it might pull up your Calendar events right away.
This feature comes from an APK teardown, which looks at app code to predict future updates, but these changes might not reach everyone yet.On top of that, Gemini Live is adding support for more apps, like Gmail, Google Messages, YouTube, and even apps like Spotify and WhatsApp.
These connections, called extensions, let Gemini Live do things like play music or send messages for you. Imagine asking it to find a song on Spotify or check your emails—it’s like having a super-smart assistant.
The cards will also work with a new floating overlay, so you can use Gemini Live while doing other things on your phone.Google is also working on a feature similar to Circle-to-Search, letting you interact with what’s on your screen during Live chats.
While we don’t know exactly when these updates will roll out, some users already have access to extensions, and the cards should be coming soon. These changes make Gemini Live more powerful, helping you get things done faster and easier.
Google personal safety app gets a fresh look

Google’s Personal Safety app is getting a makeover with a new design called Material 3 Expressive. This update brings a modern, colorful style to the app’s emergency contacts section, making it easier to use during urgent situations. The changes are part of Google’s plan to refresh its apps for Android 16 QPR1, expected later this year.
An APK teardown of the app’s latest version (2025.06.12.772866699.3-release) shows bigger, bolder buttons and brighter colors. These updates aim to make the app more user-friendly, helping you quickly call for help or record videos in emergencies. The new design aligns with Google’s goal to give Android a lively, engaging look. Other apps like Chrome and Google Messages are also getting similar updates.
The revamped emergency contacts menu will likely be exclusive to Android 16 QPR1 for now, as it ties into the system’s Safety and Emergency settings. While these changes look promising, they’re still in testing and may not appear in the final version. Google is working hard to make its apps more visually appealing and easier to navigate.
Gemini might soon send pictures via Google Messages

Google’s Gemini AI could soon make texting more exciting by adding support for sending pictures through Google Messages, thanks to a feature called RCS. Right now, Gemini can only send text messages using Google Messages, and if you try to send an image, it just sends a blank link because it doesn’t support MMS yet.
But new clues found in the latest Google app update (version 16.25.44) suggest this might change soon. The update shows code that checks if a device supports RCS, which could let Gemini send images and other media directly through Google Messages.
RCS is a modern texting system that allows sharper photos, videos, and fun features like reactions, unlike old-school SMS. If both the sender and receiver have RCS, Gemini could send high-quality images without any hassle. If RCS isn’t available, it would switch back to regular SMS.
This upgrade would make Gemini more useful, letting you create and share AI-made images or even send files like PDFs straight from Google Messages. For example, you could ask Gemini to send a photo from your gallery to a friend, and it would attach the actual image, not just a link.
While Google hasn’t officially announced this feature, the code hints it’s in progress. Stay tuned for updates, as this could make texting with Gemini a lot more fun.
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