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WearOS 4 Developer Preview arrived, How long should Galaxy users wait for One UI Watch 5
This time and in some previous articles as well, we have informed you that Google’s new WearOS version 4 will be the base of Samsung’s upcoming One UI Watch 5 software. Recently, the Big G Google has unveiled the WearOS 4 Developer Preview. Unfortunately, it won’t be available for the Galaxy Watches at present, and Galaxy admirers need to wait a little longer for the WearOS 4-based One UI Watch 5.
WearOS 4 Developer Preview
The well-known tipster Mishaal Rahman has recently Tweeted, WearOS 4 Developer Preview is now live. The tipster shared that, currently, only the 64-bit emulator build is available. It contains testing, development, and feedback for WearOS 4. The good thing is, now, app developers can start the development and testing journey of their applications on this upcoming version of WearOS.
However, one thing is really disappointing Galaxy Watch users still have to wait to enjoy this newer smartwatch OS version. As per the Korean firm Samsung, WearOS 4-based One UI Watch 5 Beta will arrive for the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 4 series in May. As for the upcoming Galaxy Watch 6 series devices, they will come with this new software out of the box. Let’s know about WearOS 4 Developer Preview’s novelties.
Power optimizations: WearOS 4 will bring plenty of optimizations and updates to the smartwatch, which will help the applications run smoothly and efficiently.
Watch Face Format: It is an indeed useful novelty for which Google joined hands with Samsung. The new Watch Face Format is a solution that lets developers and creators craft power-efficient and stunning watch faces.
New data types: The Health Services offered new data types with WearOS 4 Developer Preview along with improved permissions for background body sensors.
64-bit kernel and userspace: Just like Android, with WearOS 4 as well, the company has ditched 32-bit app support and now supports 64-bit hardware only. The company has taken this step for newer performance and security improvements.
Nota bene, as these improvements have been seen in WearOS 4’s Developer Preview, there is a high possibility of them making their way to Galaxy Watches as well with the One UI Watch 5 public update. Remember, only the Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 5, and the upcoming Galaxy Watch 6 series devices will get the soon-to-be-launched One UI Watch 5 software.
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 6 series is running on Wear OS 4 onboard; now, to add a major layer of upgrade, the brand is gearing up to deliver a new update in the form of Wear OS 5.
Wear OS 5 for Galaxy Watches is under processing
The Korean giant has already started developing a new firmware version for the Galaxy Watch 6, which appears as R965USQU1BXD8. A tipster has revealed that Samsung is working on a new firmware version for the carrier-locked Galaxy Watch 6 smartwatch for the US market, leading to speculation.
This new firmware version indicates a major One UI version change, and it could be One UI Watch 6 based on Wear OS 5. On the other hand, Google has already revealed via @MatthewReiter05 that it will disclose Wear OS 5 and its features at the forthcoming Google I/O 2024 event on May 14, 2024.
A couple of months after the announcement, Wear OS 5 will probably be available in stable form, and Samsung could soon release a stable One UI Watch 6 based on that platform. However, it’s yet to be clear what new features and UI design improvements Google plans to bring with the Wear OS 5 update. It is expected to improve integration with Android-based smartphones, tablets, and TVs.
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.