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Breaking: One UI 6 Watch Beta program goes live for Galaxy Watch 6 Series
Hey Samsung lovers, great news has arrived: the company has officially launched the WearOS 5-based One UI 6 Watch beta program for the Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic in the US and Korea. And also, the company started rolling out the first version of the new firmware, followed a few hours later by the Galaxy Watch 6 Series.
The latest Wear OS 5-based One UI 6 Watch carries Samsung’s Galaxy AI features for the Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic smartwatches. The beta program will be only available for US and Korean users. This means that the One UI 6 Watch beta is not available in other countries.
One UI 6 Watch Beta Program
Before releasing the new firmware, strictly in beta, for its latest smartwatch, Samsung started the rollout, via the Galaxy Store, of the app intended to install the update on smartwatches. In order to access the download, you still need to register for the beta program using the Samsung Members app and choose the One UI Watch Beta program.
At the moment the One UI 6 Watch Beta is only for Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic Bluetooth only models and may be extended to LTE and Watch 5 as well as Watch 4 models at a later date. Please keep an eye on the top of the Members app for future details of availability to join the Beta.
One UI 6 Watch Features for Galaxy Watches
Monitor your energy levels
- Samsung Health’s new energy score shows your physical and mental readiness based on you sleep and physical activity. If your energy score is low, it may be best to take a rest. If your energy score is high, it could be time set a personal best in your favorite exercise. Galaxy AI provides personalized insights and motivation to keep you on the right track.
Get more detailed sleep analysis
- Galaxy AI-powered sleep insights give you more detailed and accurate analysis of your sleep quality. Your comprehensive sleep report now includes your heart rate, respiratory rate, and the amount of time it takes you to fall asleep after you lie down.
Make your own workout routines
- Combine a series of different exercises together for a custom workout routine. You can set targets for sets, reps, and more.
Control your watch like a pro
Do more with double pinch
- Take quick action in a variety of situations by pinching your thumb and index finger together twice. You can answer calls, turn off alarms, scroll through notifications, control music, take pictures, and more. A finger icon will appear on buttons that can be controlled with a double pinch.
Faster horizontal scrolling
- Flick the screen left or right or to quickly scroll through notifications or tiles.
View ongoing activities all at once
- Tap the bottom of your watch face to view a list of ongoing activities such as phone calls, exercises, or music playing. Tap an item in the list to easily switch between them.
Take action quickly with Universal gestures
- In situations where a quick action is needed, such as answering a phone call or turning off an alarm, the button for the action will be automatically focused so you can do the action immediately without the need to manually change focus.
Go back without touching the screen
- Move your wrist back and forth to go back to the previous screen. You can control this in Universal gestures.
Get only the notifications you want
- Choose which apps are allowed to send you notifications directly on your watch without opening the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone.
Control your watch with modes
- Modes can now automatically control more of your watch’s settings based on what you’re doing or where you are. Modes can control Do not disturb, Always On Display, Raise wrist to wake, Touch screen to wake, Touch bezel to wake, Sound mode, and Disconnection alerts.
Stay in touch from your wrist
Instantly access your favorite emojis
- You can set the emojis you use most as favorites so they’re always available to send as a quick response.
Save image attachments
- You can now save images attached to messages on your watch. Saved images can be viewed in the Gallery app, shared with others, or used to create a unique photo watch face.
Even more improvements
Stylish new font
- One UI 6 Watch has a new default font with a more stylish and modern feel. You’ll see the new font if the default font is selected in Settings. If you’re using a different font, you’ll still see that font after upgrading to One UI 6 Watch.
Make your battery last longer
- When Power saving is turned on, you can also choose to limit health features to make your battery last even longer than before.
Automatically connect to Bluetooth audio devices
- When you start playing music on your watch, your Bluetooth headphones or speaker will automatically connect for playback. If no Bluetooth audio devices are available to connect, music will play through your watch’s speaker if your music app supports it.
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Samsung to upgrade the Galaxy smartwatch system software actively setting up for the next major update – One UI 6 Watch. Currently, the giant has already delivered the first beta of the One UI 6 Watch. Here, for your ease, we are discussing how to join and install One UI 6 Watch Beta.
Previously, the Korean giant announced that it was bringing AI-powered tools to its smartwatches with the One UI 6 Watch update. Besides this announcement, the giant also said that it is actively working on the One UI 6 Watch beta and will start rolling out in June. Finally, the claim is worth it since Samsung has already delivered the first beta of One UI 6 Watch for the Galaxy Watch 6. The latest One UI 6 Watch is based on Wear OS 5, and all the Galaxy Watches (Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 5 Series) that run on Wear OS are eligible for the One UI 6 Watch.
Before Joining Beta Program You Should Take a Backup:
First, make sure to back up your Galaxy Watch. This is important because if you need to reset your watch, you’ll have a backup to restore your data.
You can back up your watch data directly from your watch or using the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone.
How to Download One UI 6 Watch Beta
If you own an eligible Galaxy Watch, you can easily join the One UI 6 Watch Beta program by following the steps mentioned below:
- First of all, Install the Samsung Members app on your phone.
- Then log in with your Samsung account.
- Now you have to Open the app and click on the Notices/Bell icon.
- One UI Watch Beta Registration notice will pop up; open it.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to register for the beta program.
How to Install One UI 6 Watch Beta
Once you join the One UI 6 Watch beta program, you can easily install the beta on your Galaxy Watch. After enrolling in the beta program, you will get the beta update as an OTA on your watch, and then you have to follow a few easy steps as mentioned here:
- On your Galaxy Watch -Open Settings app.
- Go to Software Update.
- Tab on Download and Install.
- It will check for new updates, and show the latest beta update.
- It should download automatically, if not then tap on the Download button.
- After downloading the update, tap the Install option.
Common Questions and Answers
Here are some common questions to enhance your beta experience:
How to Know If My Watch is Eligible for Beta? You will get a Beta Notice in the Samsung Members app if your Galaxy Watch is eligible. No notice means it’s not eligible.
Can I Opt-Out of the Beta Program? Yes, you can easily opt out. Go to the Beta Notice page, tap the Beta Withdraw button, and follow the instructions.
How Do I Roll Back My Watch to One UI 5 Watch? After installing the One UI 6 Watch beta, visit the nearest service center to revert back after leaving the beta program.
Can I Opt for Beta again after I leave the Beta? No, once you opt out, you cannot rejoin the beta program.
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Samsung is setting up to expand its wearable smartwatch family by introducing a next-gen watch named the Galaxy Watch Ultra. The new renders are eyeing the upcoming Galaxy smartwatch and unveiling more about the watch.
Galaxy Watch Ultra’s Latest Renders
The render images of the forthcoming Galaxy Watch have already been leaked. To increase the enthusiasm among fans, new renders are blowing into the market. This time, the giant designed the upcoming Galaxy Watch Ultra with a decent design and gave it a modern look. It seems that the brand has managed to give the watch a squarish look while maintaining the beloved circular design language of the Galaxy Watch series.
The new render images hint that the watch will arrive in two color variants: silver and black. This time, a new button joined the house of two previous buttons placed on the side of the watch. The new button appears in an orange color, similar to the Apple Watch Ultras.
The screen size of the upcoming Galaxy Watch Ultra appears to be the same as that of its predecessor, the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic. The dimensional measurement of the current Galaxy Watch 6 Classic is 46.5 x 46.5 x 10.9 mm, whereas the Watch Ultra measures 47 x 47.4 x 16.4 mm. Noticeably, the Watch Ulta is a bit thicker. Apart from this, the brand will offer a titanium case for this anticipated watch.
Samsung will launch this watch at the next Galaxy Unpacked event on July 10th. Apart from the watch, the brand will also introduce the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, and Galaxy Ring.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch FE Officially Launched: Here’s Specs, Features, Pricing, and Availability
Finally, the wait ends here! Samsung introduced the first Fan Edition wearable Galaxy smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch FE. It empowers even more users with Samsung’s advanced health monitoring technology.
Samsung Electronics announced the release of the Galaxy Watch FE. Despite being a fan edition, it features the same advanced health and fitness features as the Galaxy Watch, along with a stylish and durable design.
Galaxy Watch FE: Specs and Features
Samsung’s latest Galaxy Watch FE features a 1.2-inch OLED display with slightly larger bezels than the rest of the Galaxy wearables. Its display is covered with sapphire crystal glass, which appears to be more scratch-resistant than the glass used in the Watch 4. The latest Galaxy Watch FE counts 40mm measurements and arrives in three color options: black, pink gold, and silver. It features new watch bands with unique stitching and various watch faces for users to personalize their smartwatch.
The Galaxy Watch FE is powered by an Exynos W920 chipset coupled with a gig and a half of RAM and a similar 1.2-inch 396p OLED display. The battery package includes a 247-mAh battery. The Galaxy Watch FE has the power to track all the health metrics of other Galaxy watches. It logs steps, sleep, and heart rate and delivers alerts for abnormally high or low heart rates. It can take ECG and blood pressure measurements in regions where the Korean giant got approval. It can track over 100 different types of exercise and offer a running analysis that evaluates your form and offers recommendations on how to improve.
- Dimensions– 40.4 x 39.3 x 9.8mm
- Display– 1.2-inch AMOLED, resolution 396×396
- CPU– Exynos W920 Dual Core 1.18GHz
- RAM– 1.5GB
- Storage– 16GB
- Battery– 247mAh
- Cellular Connectivity– LTE (LTE model only)
- Wi-Fi connectivity– 802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4+5GHz
- Sensors– NFC, GPS/Glonass/Beidou/Galileo
- Bluetooth Version– 5.0
- Operating System Software– WearOS 4-based One UI 5 Watch
- Health sensors– Optical heart rate, electrical heart, bioelectrical impedance analysis
- Weight– 25.9g
- IP Rating– IP68
- Strap size– 20mm
- Colors– Black, pink gold, and silver
- Price– $200 (Bluetooth), $250 (LTE)
Galaxy Watch FE: Price and availability
The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE will go on sale on June 24 and will be available in a single 40mm size and cost $199.999. The LTE connectivity variant will be available by the end of the year and cost $249.99. However, the brand has yet to make the watch available for pre-order.
The Galaxy Watch FE is slightly cheaper than the other Galaxy smartwatches priced at $200 than the recent latest Watch 6, which costs $299. Although the Galaxy Watch 6 is often on sale for close to the FE’s price, the Korean giant frequently discounts its wearables. So, you might be better off getting the Watch 6, which has a greater screen and probably better battery life, especially considering possible future sales.
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