Samsung’s latest software push for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 adds two genuinely useful upgrades: Google Finance integration in Now Bar and the long-requested ability to place widgets on the home screen when using Samsung DeX. The release is rolling out first in South Korea and also includes the September 2025 security patch.
Early changelogs point to firmware builds F966NKSU4AYI1 for the Fold 7 and F766NKSU4AYI1 for the Flip 7. While availability is currently limited to Korea, Samsung historically stages updates across regions, so a broader rollout is likely to follow after initial validation.
What’s actually new
First, Now Bar gains Google Finance integration. If you track equities in your Google Finance watchlist, Now Bar will surface notable changes at the end of the trading day. It’s designed as a quick-glance nudge rather than a full-blown portfolio tool, giving you a timely heads-up without digging into an app.
Second, Samsung DeX—Samsung’s desktop-style environment for large screens—now supports placing widgets directly on the DeX home screen. This fills a long-standing gap for power users who rely on glanceable information while docked. Think calendar, weather, reminders, battery stats, or task lists pinned right next to your app shortcuts.
Why DeX widgets matter on foldables
On a foldable, DeX isn’t just about mirroring a phone; it turns the device into a productivity hub on a monitor or even on the Fold 7’s inner display. Widgets add context you don’t have to click for—meeting start times, a countdown to your next flight, or a quick peek at CPU temperature if you’re stress-testing apps. For multitaskers who live in split-screen layouts, fewer app launches translates to real time saved.
Samsung has steadily refined DeX for years, but the absence of widget support kept the desktop from feeling truly personal. By allowing Android widgets on the DeX canvas, the company brings its desktop mode closer to a full hybrid of phone convenience and PC-style glanceability.
Google Finance on Now Bar: what to expect
The new Finance tie-in hinges on your Google account watchlist. When a stock you follow sees a significant move, Now Bar highlights the change at market close. For example, if a big-cap name swings several percentage points or a small-cap triggers unusual momentum, you should see a concise alert without opening Google Finance.
It’s a minimalist approach with clear benefits for Fold and Flip users who want signal, not noise. If you prefer deeper analysis—charts, news, and fundamentals—you’ll still jump into your brokerage or finance app. But as a daily pulse check, it’s a smart addition that complements the devices’ always-on, at-a-glance strengths.
Where it’s rolling out and how to update
The update is live in South Korea at launch and is expected to expand to other markets after the initial phase. Features can arrive in waves and may vary by carrier or region, as is common with Samsung firmware deployments.
To check manually: open Settings, tap Software update, then choose Download and install. If the update isn’t available yet, keep an eye on Samsung’s community forums and regional notices—staged rollouts can take days to weeks to complete.
The bigger picture for Samsung’s foldables
These changes are small but telling. Adding widgets to DeX enhances the Fold 7 and Flip 7’s pitch as travel-friendly work machines, while the Finance integration shows deeper, practical hooks into Google’s services. Analysts at IDC and Counterpoint Research have noted steady, double-digit growth for foldables, and incremental software wins like these are exactly what keep existing users engaged.
If you rely on DeX for presentations, document work, or remote access, the widget upgrade alone is worth grabbing as soon as it lands in your region. And if you follow markets, the new Now Bar behavior is a handy safety net—one that delivers the day’s noteworthy moves without demanding your attention throughout the day.