Google is bringing a One UI 7-inspired feature to Android 16 that would further advance with One UI 8. The new OS has added a Live Updates feature, which functions similarly to the One UI 7’s Live Notifications engine. With the Android 16 Beta 2.1, Google Maps joined the Live Updates on the new OS. One UI 7’s Live Notifications already support Google Maps. When running, the app displays real-time activities through the Status Bar. On Google Pixel phones, Google Maps Live Updates also appear in the Status Bar. It’s like a bigger version of the camera and microphone indicator but featuring dynamic color rendering with interactive icons and elements.
One UI 7 features a slightly larger Google Maps pill than the Android 16. The pill is not that dynamic as the Android 16, but features a solid Black layer beside text and elements overlay. Tapping the status bar pill triggers a larger version of the Live Notification, matching the iPhone’s Dynamic Island appearance, well, it’s also supported on the Android 16 OS.Google Maps Live Notifications are a lot better in One UI 7. The software is based on Android 15 and the next version will bring notable refinements. With the One UI 7 successor, Samsung may further advance the Live Notifications feature backed by Android 16. Without Android’s backing, Samsung has shaped up a decent Live Notifications system. One UI 8 will be based on Android 16 and impressive improvements and even more interactiveness likely to be offered with the next OS.Samsung has recently confirmed the official One UI 7 rollout plan. The distribution kicks off in April, targeting the devices in Beta in the initial phase, which would last at least two months given the different segments and lineups.
