{"id":16151,"date":"2026-07-11T08:06:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T15:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/11\/this-low-end-samsung-feature-is-the-first-thing-i-set-up-on-any-new-android-phone-other-than-the-pixel\/"},"modified":"2026-07-12T12:41:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T19:41:20","slug":"this-low-end-samsung-feature-is-the-first-thing-i-set-up-on-any-new-android-phone-other-than-the-pixel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/11\/this-low-end-samsung-feature-is-the-first-thing-i-set-up-on-any-new-android-phone-other-than-the-pixel\/","title":{"rendered":"This low-end Samsung feature is the first thing I set up on any new Android phone&#8230; other than the Pixel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<p id=\"elk-a7fee974-7bc8-11f1-bd56-9102de202465\">One of the best things about foldable tablets and phones is the taskbar at the bottom of the foldable screen, which stores your most used apps. But did you know that you can have something similar in regular non-folding phones?<\/p>\n<p>Whenever I set up a new Samsung or Motorola phone, this is the first thing I turn on and customize, and it&#8217;s probably my most used Android feature. In fact, the side panel &#8211; Sidebar, Edge Panel, or whatever you want to call it &#8211; is a very common feature of Android found in all the various OEMs, although it is still surprisingly missing from Pixel smartphones.<\/p>\n<aside data-model-name=\"Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra,OnePlus 15,Motorola Razr 2026\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-widget-title=\"Today's best Android phone deals\" data-widget-type=\"multimodelreview\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-multi-model-review-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-multi-model-review-retail-container\">\n<p>The best Android phone deals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<h2 id=\"an-app-taskbar-you-can-access-from-anywhere-3\">An application taskbar that you can access from anywhere<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-91248adc-7cb9-11f1-a784-2fe39a1c0c83\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VdvJD7WDEbCatcsYRjWEUM-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VdvJD7WDEbCatcsYRjWEUM-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VdvJD7WDEbCatcsYRjWEUM-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VdvJD7WDEbCatcsYRjWEUM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VdvJD7WDEbCatcsYRjWEUM-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VdvJD7WDEbCatcsYRjWEUM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Android Central)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-04674eb2-7c9c-11f1-8c8a-734d13e94afe\">The side panel on Android phones acts as a sort of task bar on non-folding phones. When activated, it hides on the side of your display, indicated by a small bar. When you swipe in on the bar, you get access to a set of apps that you can customize, as well as other recently opened apps and\/or (in Samsung&#8217;s case), a dedicated set of AI apps.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel=\"\" data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;DN0T9lx0&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;G5O3oM7X&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_G5O3oM7X_DN0T9lx0_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;G5O3oM7X&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_G5O3oM7X_DN0T9lx0_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;E6aJDdVBhQOK9yUjR2XHDAjmCkFhHLh1aRCd14ObqmgK6fel&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header=\"\">\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-mobile\"\/><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos Appearing<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/c8t5znsqpd1648225513.svg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/c8t5znsqpd1648225513.svg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] block h-[18px] w-auto shrink-0 brightness-0 invert\"\/><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container=\"\">\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/c8t5znsqpd1648225513.svg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/c8t5znsqpd1648225513.svg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-04674eb2-7c9c-11f1-8c8a-734d13e94afe-1\">The good thing about this is that it is accessible on almost all screens. If you&#8217;re already in an app, you can open the side panel to access another frequently used app at a glance or in your full app drawer.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s also a great option for multitasking. In fact, I find that activating split-screen mode can be a pain, but with the side panel, you can drag an app to one side of the screen or open it freely on top of another open app.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\">\n        <span class=\"&#10;            flex&#10;            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]&#10;            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]&#10;            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold&#10;        \"><\/p>\n<p>            You might like it<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Samsung also offers a set of additional side panels that you can use beyond apps. You can access the clipboard, your favorite contacts, weather, navigation tools, and more. The side panel can actually be a one stop shop if you use it right.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-enable-the-side-panel-on-a-galaxy-phone-3\">How to enable side panel on Galaxy phone<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-afa883c6-7c9d-11f1-aa49-cbdf85a15966\"><strong>1.<\/strong> Open the <strong>Settings <\/strong>operating system.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-JveSa6rr8KFb2nhwVzYntX\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-JveSa6rr8KFb2nhwVzYntX slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\"\/>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">Get the latest news from Android Central, your trusted friend in the Android world<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong> Tap <strong>Show<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong> Switch on <strong>Edge panels<\/strong> and tap on the Edge Panels menu option.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-d463117c-7cc0-11f1-ab87-63006462279f\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.90%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H2ByETkV8D6JaPQjxyzhBJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H2ByETkV8D6JaPQjxyzhBJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H2ByETkV8D6JaPQjxyzhBJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H2ByETkV8D6JaPQjxyzhBJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H2ByETkV8D6JaPQjxyzhBJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H2ByETkV8D6JaPQjxyzhBJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Using and customizing the Edge Panel on the Galaxy S26\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H2ByETkV8D6JaPQjxyzhBJ-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H2ByETkV8D6JaPQjxyzhBJ-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H2ByETkV8D6JaPQjxyzhBJ-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H2ByETkV8D6JaPQjxyzhBJ-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H2ByETkV8D6JaPQjxyzhBJ-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H2ByETkV8D6JaPQjxyzhBJ-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H2ByETkV8D6JaPQjxyzhBJ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H2ByETkV8D6JaPQjxyzhBJ.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline expandable\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Android Central)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-afa8843e-7c9d-11f1-a1ad-7528641a0352\"><strong>4.<\/strong> Tap <strong>Panels <\/strong>and select the panels you want to add.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\">\n        <span class=\"&#10;            flex&#10;            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]&#10;            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]&#10;            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold&#10;        \"><\/p>\n<p>            What you can read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p><strong>5.<\/strong> Tap <strong>Organize <\/strong>less than <strong>Applications panel<\/strong>then tap the apps you want to add to the panel. Do the same with <strong>Human panel<\/strong> if you wish to add it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6.<\/strong> <strong>Optional:<\/strong> Tap that <strong>three dots icon<\/strong> in the upper right corner and open <strong>split screen<\/strong>, <strong>Galaxy AI<\/strong>, <strong>Show latest apps<\/strong>again <strong>Display the names of the applications<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-d46311f4-7cc0-11f1-9599-8dc575853b96\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.90%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ymsmd7GMX7PoiypcB3wgBJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ymsmd7GMX7PoiypcB3wgBJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ymsmd7GMX7PoiypcB3wgBJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ymsmd7GMX7PoiypcB3wgBJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ymsmd7GMX7PoiypcB3wgBJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ymsmd7GMX7PoiypcB3wgBJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Using and customizing the Edge Panel on the Galaxy S26\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ymsmd7GMX7PoiypcB3wgBJ-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ymsmd7GMX7PoiypcB3wgBJ-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ymsmd7GMX7PoiypcB3wgBJ-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ymsmd7GMX7PoiypcB3wgBJ-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ymsmd7GMX7PoiypcB3wgBJ-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ymsmd7GMX7PoiypcB3wgBJ-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ymsmd7GMX7PoiypcB3wgBJ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ymsmd7GMX7PoiypcB3wgBJ.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline expandable\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Android Central)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-06edf8be-7c9e-11f1-9aed-85701ac29907\"><strong>7.<\/strong> In the Edge panel menu, tap <strong>Hold on<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>8.<\/strong> Select the <strong>position <\/strong>of the screen you want the handle to be on, i <strong>color<\/strong>, <strong>transparent<\/strong>, <strong>the size<\/strong>again <strong>width<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9.<\/strong> <strong>Hold and drag the handle<\/strong> in your preferred location for easy access.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-d4631262-7cc0-11f1-9c40-f5293b28b454\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:4520px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.90%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8aN2XTJ4bgj4pdjeRinPaK-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8aN2XTJ4bgj4pdjeRinPaK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8aN2XTJ4bgj4pdjeRinPaK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8aN2XTJ4bgj4pdjeRinPaK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8aN2XTJ4bgj4pdjeRinPaK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8aN2XTJ4bgj4pdjeRinPaK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Using and customizing the Edge Panel on the Galaxy S26\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8aN2XTJ4bgj4pdjeRinPaK-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8aN2XTJ4bgj4pdjeRinPaK-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8aN2XTJ4bgj4pdjeRinPaK-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8aN2XTJ4bgj4pdjeRinPaK-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8aN2XTJ4bgj4pdjeRinPaK-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8aN2XTJ4bgj4pdjeRinPaK-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8aN2XTJ4bgj4pdjeRinPaK.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8aN2XTJ4bgj4pdjeRinPaK.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline expandable\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Android Central)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"download-good-lock-for-even-more-goodies-3\">Download Good Lock for even more fun<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-d4631334-7cc0-11f1-b9d9-6581339a0d44\">Now, you can swipe from the bar on almost any screen to access your favorite and most used apps or functions! But if you want to customize your panel even more, you can do so by installing the Samsung Lock app from the Google Play Store or the Galaxy Store. Once downloaded, scroll to plugins and install the Home Top module.<\/p>\n<p>Once installed, open Home Up and toggle the Edge panel. Here, you will find additional settings that you can use in the panel, such as the ability to combine multiple types of panels in one panel to access applications, contacts, and shortcuts, the ability to scroll through the recent applications section, and an expanded view that adds columns for applications.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-d4631398-7cc0-11f1-ade8-f159cf14a168\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.90%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FBw7Y8CcXhJJjVthzZtoxH-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FBw7Y8CcXhJJjVthzZtoxH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FBw7Y8CcXhJJjVthzZtoxH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FBw7Y8CcXhJJjVthzZtoxH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FBw7Y8CcXhJJjVthzZtoxH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FBw7Y8CcXhJJjVthzZtoxH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Customizing the Edge Panel on the Galaxy S26 with Good Lock\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FBw7Y8CcXhJJjVthzZtoxH-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FBw7Y8CcXhJJjVthzZtoxH-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FBw7Y8CcXhJJjVthzZtoxH-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FBw7Y8CcXhJJjVthzZtoxH-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FBw7Y8CcXhJJjVthzZtoxH-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FBw7Y8CcXhJJjVthzZtoxH-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FBw7Y8CcXhJJjVthzZtoxH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FBw7Y8CcXhJJjVthzZtoxH.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline expandable\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Android Central)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-d46313fc-7cc0-11f1-a74b-79fe05666870\">One user on Android 17 has indicated that the upcoming One UI 9 update will enable more customization of the Edge Panel. An update to the Advanced Home module will allow users to add backgrounds and colors, change the corner radius, and adjust the blur effect.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that Samsung hasn&#8217;t officially released Android 17\/One UI 9 yet, so unless you&#8217;re in beta, you&#8217;ll have to wait a long time for this functionality.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"pixel-is-missing-out-3\">The Pixel misses out<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-91248b72-7cb9-11f1-b694-f90a5e58765b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/copgaBj5kXzRsbLjEpfYUM-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/copgaBj5kXzRsbLjEpfYUM-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/copgaBj5kXzRsbLjEpfYUM-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/copgaBj5kXzRsbLjEpfYUM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/copgaBj5kXzRsbLjEpfYUM-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/copgaBj5kXzRsbLjEpfYUM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Edge Panel on the Galaxy S26 Plus next to App Bubbles on the Pixel 10\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/copgaBj5kXzRsbLjEpfYUM-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/copgaBj5kXzRsbLjEpfYUM-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/copgaBj5kXzRsbLjEpfYUM-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/copgaBj5kXzRsbLjEpfYUM-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/copgaBj5kXzRsbLjEpfYUM-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/copgaBj5kXzRsbLjEpfYUM-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/copgaBj5kXzRsbLjEpfYUM.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/copgaBj5kXzRsbLjEpfYUM.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Android Central)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-b518e32a-7caa-11f1-bc6e-51ddfdcc6770\">As I noted, it&#8217;s not just Samsung that has a side panel for easy access to apps. It is also available on Motorola phones. You can access it by navigating to <strong>Settings > Features > Sidebar<\/strong>and turn on the feature. Then, press the button <strong>Settings icon<\/strong> adding apps, tools, and contacts to the bar. It basically combines three Samsung panels into one.<\/p>\n<p>For OnePlus, the feature is buried in a less visible place. Navigate to <strong>Settings > Accessibility &#038; ease > Smart sidebar<\/strong>and turn on the feature. There, you can organize its location, activities, and more. Then open the Sidebar and press <strong>Organize <\/strong>add and change the applications you want.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-d463147e-7cc0-11f1-9357-6dbc51fe38b9\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:4240px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.23%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mx6QZfMJJp9ARG2z4TtVze-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mx6QZfMJJp9ARG2z4TtVze-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mx6QZfMJJp9ARG2z4TtVze-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mx6QZfMJJp9ARG2z4TtVze-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mx6QZfMJJp9ARG2z4TtVze-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mx6QZfMJJp9ARG2z4TtVze-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Moto G Power 2026 side panel for apps\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mx6QZfMJJp9ARG2z4TtVze-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mx6QZfMJJp9ARG2z4TtVze-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mx6QZfMJJp9ARG2z4TtVze-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mx6QZfMJJp9ARG2z4TtVze-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mx6QZfMJJp9ARG2z4TtVze-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mx6QZfMJJp9ARG2z4TtVze-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mx6QZfMJJp9ARG2z4TtVze.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mx6QZfMJJp9ARG2z4TtVze.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Derrek Lee \/ Android Central)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-b518e3c0-7caa-11f1-ab34-79af4b5dc0e9\">I wish I could tell you how to enable this feature on Pixel smartphones, but for some reason, Google refuses to add it to the Pixel lineup. There are a few things I don&#8217;t like about the Pixel UI, but the fact that Google won&#8217;t give me an app sidebar is one of the main reasons I don&#8217;t like using it. There are third-party applications that can add similar functionality, such as <strong>Panels<\/strong>but I would prefer to use the built-in feature without a paywall.<\/p>\n<p>The closest the Pixel comes are the new app bubbles, which allow you to multitask easily across multiple apps with floating bubbles, but they really don&#8217;t compare to having a dedicated sidebar. With any luck, Google will add this in future OS updates or Pixel Drops.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the best things about foldable tablets and phones is the taskbar at the bottom of the foldable screen, which stores your most used apps. But did you know that you can have something similar in regular non-folding phones? 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