Samsung is currently working on its next major software update, One UI 8.5. Early test builds of this update have already started to show new features and improvements over the current version. Now, new information about One UI 8.5 has appeared, which reveals a fresh look at what’s coming to the Samsung Clock app.

According to the information via TarunVats, the early build of One UI 8.5 shows that the Samsung Clock app now supports Now Bar and Live Activity integration. This means the app can show real-time updates on your screen.

This integration makes the Samsung Clock app more useful and easier to access during daily tasks from the lock screen. Now, if you have a timer or alarm running, you may be able to see it live without opening the app.

The addition of Now Bar and Live Activity will improve the user experience. These features help users get quick information at a glance.

Earlier reports show that  One UI 8.5 will also bring a big redesign to the Samsung Clock app. The interface now looks more fancy and modern in both Light and Dark mode. Samsung has moved away from the old flat design and switched to a more elegant and polished look.

Samsung Clock app has also removed the old navigation bar. Instead, it now uses a floating menu. The text labels are gone, so users must rely on icons to switch between tabs. This new navigation bar appears as a small, hovering pill at the bottom of the screen.

With One UI 8.5, Samsung is reportedly improving both the look and the ease of use of its apps. The update will bring a fresh design and several handy features that make everyday use smoother. More details will be available soon. Stay tuned.

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Samsung dropped a massive refresh for five official apps for One UI 8.5, and the new iterations also run perfectly on One UI 8. You can download the apps and unlock early access to the updated Samsung apps today.

One UI 8.5 Beta is expected to launch on December 8 for the Galaxy S25 series. The company is conducting internal tests to verify the build’s stability. The most recent Beta build carried significant UI changes for apps.

Samsung’s Calculator, Calendar, Clock, Internet, and Reminder apps adopted a new design. Some apps received dynamic animations, while some settled for a subtle background tweak.

The redesign included a floating navigation bar for all apps. The Calculator app has even received an enhanced icon with a 3D design, featuring depth effect for UI components.

The apps feature a stunning new design in Light and Dark mode settings. The design elegance has reached a whole new level in One UI 8.5, laying an incredible foundation for the years ahead.

These Samsung One UI 8.5 apps are available for download:

• Samsung Calculator
• Samsung Calendar
• Samsung Clock
• Samsung Internet
• Samsung Reminder

Download Link (GoFile)

APK credits Tarun Vats!

The updated apps run perfectly on Samsung phones running One UI 8. The design upgrades are worth welcoming with elegant tweaks. However, you need to manually install new app files on your Galaxy device to unlock early access.

Auto Blocker would restrict you from sideloading apps on your Galaxy. After downloading the new app files, head over to Auto Blocker settings and disable it until you sideload the APKs; once installed, you can enable it again.

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Samsung Clock UI is stunning, but One UI 8.5 makes the existing design totally boring. Samsung has redesigned the stock Clock app, and it’s coming to your Galaxy device.

One UI 8.5 brings a major UI redesign to the Samsung Clock app. The user interface looks pretty fancy in both Light and Dark mode settings. The new design takes over the flat appearance and offers an elegant view.

Samsung Clock has dumped the legacy navigation bar and adopted the floating menu. The label has gone, and you need to rely on icons to switch tabs. The navigation bar appears as a hovering pill at the bottom of the screen.

Alarm

The Alarm window now recommends a card to improve your sleep. The card is bigger than other alarm cards and filled with a gradient. The description reads, “Keep your phone quiet and get a good night’s rest with Sleep mode.”

If you set more than one alarm, the current view shows them as separate cards. However, in the One UI 8.5, various alarms join together and remove the separation. It makes the overall look clean and easy to manage.

World clock

The World Clock page has adopted a background of a world map. You can add multiple clocks from various time zones to stay updated. There’s a toggle to give the cards new layouts to make the page even more appealing.

Stopwatch

Samsung Clock’s Stopwatch page has gained a digital-cum analog clock design. The new design has a circular clock packed with time marks and clock hands. In One UI 8, the Stopwatch page has just a digital numbering scheme.

Timer

The Timer window is also improved with bold design changes. The background has replaced its solid color with a pleasing gradient design. The button to Start has become circular, and time stamps have added a depth effect.

Source – PhoneArt (@UniverseIce) and NingSP (@mrsevensp)

Samsung Clock redesign in Light mode, via PhoneArt:

Let me record a video for you.This is the UI of Samsung's latest clock app with one UI 8.5
How do you feel?Is it more refreshing and fashionable than before? pic.twitter.com/KL34v7kltv

— PhoneArt (@UniverseIce) December 5, 2025

Samsung Clock redesign in Dark mode, via NingSP:

Samsung Clock 12.5.55.0 new UI#OneUI8_5 #SamsungClock pic.twitter.com/qpIkfXnfF9

— NingSP (@mrsevensp) December 5, 2025

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• Samsung Calculator to get a glow-up in One UI 8.5

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