Media Now

Media Now - Transform Your Lock Screen Media Experience

Want more control over your lock screen media? Samsung's Now Bar provides 3 basic controls by default. For podcast listeners, audiobook fans, and music enthusiasts who need seek, shuffle, jump forward/backward, and quick app switching - Media Now gives you everything on your lock screen.

ENHANCED MEDIA CONTROLS

• 5+ Controls Instantly - Play, pause, next, previous, seek, shuffle, like, jump - all on your lock screen
• One Tap Access - Seek, shuffle, jump 10/15/30 seconds, and like without unlocking your phone
• Your Apps, Your Choice - Pick which apps get enhanced controls

HOW IT WORKS

5+ Controls vs Default 3

• Default: Play/Pause, Next, Previous
• Media Now: Play, Pause, Next, Previous, Seek, Shuffle, Like, Jump Forward/Back, and more
• Everything accessible in one tap from your lock screen

FREE VS PRO

FREE

• Pick 1 app (Spotify, YouTube Music, Audible, etc.)
• Full 5+ control buttons on lock screen
• All essential media controls

PRO

• Unlimited app support
• Swipe between all active media sessions (switch apps instantly)
• Premium visual styles (album art bleed, blurry backgrounds, glass effect)
• Ad-free experience

PERFECT FOR

✓ Podcast listeners who constantly jump forward/back (skip intros, replay moments)

✓ Audiobook fans who need precise timeline control and quick 10/15/30 second jumps

✓ Music lovers who shuffle, like, and skip frequently

✓ Multi-app users switching between Spotify, Audible, YouTube Music

✓ Anyone wanting more lock screen control

REAL USER NEEDS

Many users find the default 3-button approach limiting, especially for:

• Podcast navigation (jump 10/15/30 seconds forward/back)
• Audiobook precision (quick jumps to find your exact spot)
• Music curation (shuffle and like)
• App switching (no need to unlock)

Media Now solves these challenges with full controls and instant access.

FEATURES

Enhanced Lock Screen Controls

• 5+ action buttons (vs default 3)
• Seek bar for precise timeline control
• Jump forward/back buttons (10/15/30 seconds - perfect for podcasts)
• Shuffle, repeat, like/dislike buttons
• Full media information display
• Smooth animations and transitions

Swipe Between Sessions (Pro)

• Switch between Spotify, Audible, YouTube, etc.
• All active apps accessible with simple swipes
• No notification hunting
• Seamless session switching

Premium Visual Styles (Pro)

• Album Art Bleed - Full-bleed artwork
• Blurry Background - Elegant blur
• Glass Effect - Translucent design
• Animated Blur - Pulsing animations

COMPATIBILITY

Samsung Galaxy with OneUI (Z Flip, Z Fold, S-series, Note)

Android 9.0+ | Optimized for OneUI

Spotify, YouTube Music, Audible, Amazon Music, Apple Music, Tidal, and more

ACCESSIBILITY PERMISSION REQUIREMENT

Media Now requires accessibility service permission to display media controls overlay on your lock screen. This permission allows the app to:

• Detect media playback on lock screen
• Display media control overlay
• Respond to your gestures

Privacy Note: Media Now does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. The permission is used solely for the app's intended functionality.

TAKE CONTROL

Get 5+ controls and instant access from your lock screen.

Free tier gives you full functionality with 1 app. Pro unlocks unlimited apps, session switching, and premium styles.

Download Media Now and enhance your lock screen experience today.

I'd love to hear from you!

Got feedback, a feature request, or found a bug? Reach out anytime at dev+mn@ijp.app. I'm an indie developer and I read every message personally. I'll do my best to make Media Now even better for you.