Galaxy Watch
Samsung announces One UI 5.1.1 and One UI 5 Watch for older devices
In the recent unpacked event, Samsung unveiled the latest generation of its foldables, including the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5. Along with this, the company has also introduced the new generation of Galaxy Tabs and Watches, the Galaxy Tab S9 series and the Galaxy Watch 6. In the new tablets and foldables, the company has installed the latest iteration of One UI, One UI 5.1.1. The Galaxy Watch 6 is equipped with One UI 5, and now these will be available for older Galaxy devices.
One UI 5.1.1 will provide enhancements to older Galaxy devices
One UI 5.1.1 will bring a plethora of features that will enhance the user experience of large screen devices. The update will also bring new capabilities for flex mode for Foldable devices; now you can easily show or hide the Flex Mode panel. When you fold the device, the panel icon floats up on the screen, which allows you to enjoy a more personalized flex mode panel experience by simply dragging and dropping the icon on the toolbar.
One UI 5.1.1 rollout will start on August 14th: Schedule, models, and features
Moreover, when you activate the FLWX mode, you can now fast forward or rewind 10 seconds with the play bar button. So if you’re watching movies in flex mode, you can easily fast forward or rewind the content with convenience just with a single tap. As well, you can use it for multitasking and replying to the messages at the bottom of the screen.
With the new update, users will get a new experience in multitasking; now you can use multiple apps in the floating window and immediately set them in the multiwindow. Now you can easily share any file with simple two-handed drag-and-drop support. To enhance productivity, Samsung has introduced a new taskbar that supports task switching between up to four recent apps.
Samsung has designed the One UI 5.1.1 for the big screen Galaxy devices, so it will be soon available to some of the older Galaxy foldables, including the Galaxy Z Fold4, Z Flip4, Z Fold3, Z Flip3, Z Fold2, and Z Flip, as well as some older Galaxy Tabs, including the Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8+, Tab S8 Ultra, Tab S7, Tab S7+, Tab S7 FE, Tab S6 Lite, Tab A8, Tab A7 Lite, Tab Active3, and Tab Active4 Pro.
One UI 5 watch will give a next-level experience to Galaxy Watch users
The Samsung One UI 5 watch is based on WearOS 4, so it will carry all the new features of the latest operating system as well as some exclusive features that will be available for Galaxy watches. The latest update is focused on enhancing health-related benefits for users.
When the sleep management feature is upgraded, it will come with a new user interface that will simplify the sleep pattern and make it easier to understand. Users can now access sleep coaching right from their wrist, which will help them get the right sleep by following the tracking.
Samsung rolling out beta 5 firmware of One UI 5 Watch for the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 5
Apart from this, the One UI 5 watch will introduce some new features like the heart rate zone feature, which analyzes your physical capabilities and establishes five optimal running intensity levels, in addition to the more than 100 existing workout trackers.
To enhance heart rate monitoring, Samsung has introduced a new feature called the Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification (IHRN). Additionally, Galaxy Watch users will be able to use some more stylish and informative watch faces, which will match their style and goals.
Samsung will soon release the One UI 5 Watch update for the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 5. It is also worth noticing that some of these features will also be available on some older Galaxy watches, including the Galaxy Watch 3 and Galaxy Active 3, in future updates.
With the revelation of the financial revenue statistics in Q1 2024, Samsung has confirmed that the brand is going to up its ante again by significantly improving the wearables sales, unveiling new devices along with certain prominent aspects like the Galaxy Ring, while also officially claiming to launch some more advanced premium Galaxy Watch lineups.
Samsung wishes to offer a more advanced yet premium experience to its Galaxy Watch users:
With the latest announcement, Samsung significantly aims to offer a highly interactive yet advanced wearable experience to its users and plans on powering the Galaxy smartwatch ecosystem by introducing the most significant Galaxy watch models that should include certain essential aspects, like the Galaxy Ring.
Is the Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra Next Variant part of the Galaxy Watch 7 line-up?
Moreover, the Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra variant could feature the next Galaxy smartwatch lineup, the Galaxy Watch 7, which might sport a square-shaped display screen rather than a circular display. Meanwhile, reports further revealed that the upcoming Galaxy Watch 7 might have 32GB of internal storage; the smartwatch could be powered by a 3nm Exynos chip; a square-shaped screen; an elegant look; and a premium finish would rather give a serious rivalry to the Apple Watch Ultra 2.
Samsung clearly stated that the brand is significantly focused on spreading a more advanced Galaxy smartwatch ecosystem for its Galaxy watch users by introducing a premium Galaxy Watch lineup that could feature some impressive features and aspects that would significantly offer a better yet premium experience to the users.
In the last few years, Google has been dedicatedly working to improve the WearOS platform, which aims to provide services to make the smartwatch experience better. However, to bring about the enhancement, the company is not dependent on major software updates, while many of them provide changes through new updates.
For instance, last month saw the global implementation of a new update to Google Maps for WearOS devices, which included the ability to synchronize 3D buildings and display directions on public transport.
According to the information, now Google Developer is to guarantee the user OS that it will provide a whole new express for the Google Map. It has provided some new features, including a new shortcut to facilitate access to the map.
With the latest version of Google Maps 11.124.0702.W, the company has introduced a new Google Maps replacement search button with the ‘Map’ button, which allows you to directly access the map view.
However, there is no important or majorly significant feature spotted in the update, but the developers of Mountain View Company are dedicatedly providing some innovation in the next update. To take advantage of the new feature, you just need to search for the update.
Samsung is all set to expand its Galaxy smartwatch area, but this time under the new title, Galaxy Watch Ultra.
Surely, the Korean giant will introduce a brand new Galaxy watch at the Galaxy Unpacked event, but it appears that the plan is to ditch the Watch 7 Pro for the Galaxy Watch Ultra.
Previously, we reported that this time Samsung could introduce three variants of the next-generation Galaxy Watch 7: Standard, Classic, and Pro. But now a recent report is claiming that Samsung might introduce the Watch Utra instead of the Watch 7 Pro.
Earlier, a larger battery of 578 mAh was reported for the forthcoming Galaxy Watch, along with the model number EB-BL705ABY. If the recent reports are to be believed, three distinct model numbers will come into existence for the upcoming Galaxy Watch Ultra, which are as follows: SM-L705U, SM-L705N, and SM-L705F.
These model numbers represent the US, Korea, and Global. The new Watch Utra will be officially launched in various regions. The Galaxy Watch FE will bring similar features to the Galaxy Watch 4, introduced back in 2021. This fan edition of the Galaxy Watch is expected to arrive in the coming months and will be available with particular models for the US, Korea, and other regions.
- SM-R866F, SM-R866U, and SM-R866N
Since the Korean giant is working on two different Galaxy Watch models, we are expecting some significant differences between the Watch Ultra and Watch FE. However, the brand has not revealed anything regarding both watches officially yet, but it is expected that the Watch Ultra could offer advanced sensors to provide more accurate GPS and workout activity tracking. It will be interesting to see what novelty these watches will bring.