Now Nudge explained: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra feature that keeps you on track without breaking focus

Our days are full of enough noise, and the last thing we need is more interruptions. With Now Nudge on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, you will only receive timely, relevant prompts that enhance your current flow rather than cut through it.

When Now Nudge is paired with Multi-Window and App Continuity on the huge 8-inch screen, you can stay focused on exactly what matters rather than be disturbed by the things that don’t.

TL;DR

• Now Nudge surfaces context-aware suggestions when you need them.
• When making plans, Now Nudge will intuitively suggest a split view so you can get the job done.
• Productivity and focus are maximised when Now Nudge is used with the 8-inch screen alongside Multi-Window and App Continuity.

What is Now Nudge?

Now Nudge delivers personalised contextual assistance, picking up cues from what’s on your screen and carrying out actions for you. Every prompt is timely and relevant, so even if you’re deep in a side-by-side task, you know that each prompt will only serve to boost your workflow rather than interrupt it.

Who is Now Nudge for?

Now Nudge is for people who value their time and like to get a job done quickly and efficiently. They don’t want to be having to move between apps and losing track of what they have or haven’t actioned. They want their phone to take a certain level of initiative and agency to carry out tasks that would otherwise be time-consuming and cause an interruption to the flow of the day.

What is a specific example of how Now Nudge is useful?

If you’re making dinner, theatre, or coffee plans, Now Nudge will intuitively suggest a split view, helping you check your availability in the calendar app while you message your friends to finalise the details. No more app-switching, just a simple workflow for making decisions and actioning them. You can even confirm a venue in real time and instantly pin it to Maps, without switching apps.

Why does Now Nudge work so well on the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The immersive and bright 8-inch screen provides an expansive workspace that makes the most out of Now Nudge. When Now Nudge determines a situation where you’d be better off using Multi Window, it opens up the relevant apps side-by-side so you have all the necessary information and tools right in front of you. And because of App Continuity, you know the Galaxy Z Fold8 will transition your active workflow flawlessly from the cover screen to the massive main display the exact moment you unfold it.

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How does Now Nudge help me when I’m messaging a friend?

Let’s imagine you’re using the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra while exchanging messages with a friend, and they send you an invite to meet up - Now Nudge will pick up on this cue and make suggestions on what app to open in Multi Window. All you have to do is unfold the phone and continue your flow. Now Nudge will open up your calendar, check your availability, and reply to your friend at the same time. You can then get back to catching up with your friend.

Does Now Nudge help me if I’m mid-flow and don’t want to be interrupted?

Now Nudge will only surface if it’s relevant to what you’re currently doing. It does this by reading what’s on your screen and using clever AI to determine what you’re trying to do. If it can help you get to your endpoint more quickly, then it’ll suggest ways it can help. So, far from being an interruption, Now Nudge is a source of great help.

You can get to that holiday itinerary faster with Now Nudge in Multi Window, and having to copy and paste information between apps is a thing of the past. If a friend or family member sends you restaurant bookings for the trip, Now Nudge will prompt a split view, add the date to your calendar, and pin it in your Maps app, ready for later.

Does Now Nudge work with my Samsung smartwatch?

If you own either the Samsung Watch Ultra2 or Samsung Watch9, then Now Nudge pairs naturally with a wrist glance via the watch. As you crack on with your day, your smartwatch will track numerous daily health metrics – from heart health to sleep apnoea to energy scores, thanks to health AI. Then open up the new-look Samsung Health app on your Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and dive deep into the granular detail of how your body is performing.

If you think the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is the right choice for you for staying focused and on task, then please visit the Samsung website for more info.

Article last updated August 21, 2026.