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.

Recent changes:
The very first version of Media Now!