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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.
Samsung is actively looking forward to expanding its wearable smartwatch family by adding one more member to the line called the Galaxy Watch 7, which is expected to arrive with the Exynos W1000 3nm. On the other hand, the existence of the Galaxy Watch FE is also confirmed.
The next-generation Galaxy Watch 7 is supposed to be introduced at the Galaxy Unpacked event in July, consisting of three variants, including an “Ultra” model that could be the first smartwatch with a 3nm chipset. However, another affordable model is also rumored to be in the line called the Galaxy Watch FE.
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Initially, the rumors teased the fan community that the forthcoming Galaxy Watch 7 series’ three model could arrive with a 3nm Exynoss W940 chipset. If the new reports are to be believed, the upcoming watches will still be the first Samsung smartwatches with a 3nm chip, but the chip might be named the Exynos W1000 by contrast.
The predecessor series Galaxy Watch 6 lineup arrived with the 5nm Exynos W930, and according to the new reports, the latest Exynos W1000 should bring 12% more enhancement in performance as well as energy efficiency. If the reports come true, then Samsung will introduce the Galaxy Watch FE alongside the Galaxy Watch 7.
The Galaxy Watch FE is expected to be more affordable, similar to the recently launched Fan Edition phones and tablets such as the Galaxy Tab S9 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE+, Galaxy S23 FE, and Galaxy Buds FE. The reports from Android Headlines are revealing the two popped-up firmware models on the Samsung servers: the SM-R866 version, which was actually already looked at previously as an LTE variant, and the SM-R861 version with the R861XXU0AXE5/R8610XM0AXE5 firmware, which is expected to be a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth variant.
It seems that the forthcoming Galaxy Watch FE may feature a lot of similar specs as the Galaxy Watch 4; for instance, a 1.2- or 1.4-inch AMOLED display, an Exynos Wg20 SoC, and more.
Samsung is actively working on expanding the Galaxy Watch’s functionalities for users’ convenience. The company has filed a US patent for continuous atrial fibrillation detection through PPG ECG signal translation.
Many smartwatches available on the market perform atrial fibrillation (AFib) spot checks using an ECG sensor, but unfortunately, continuous AFib data is impossible without a medical monitor. A week ago, Samsung patented a plan to convert that for the forthcoming Galaxy Watch 7 by employing a generative AI model.
Initially spotted by Wareable, the US patent “System and method for continuous atrial fibrillation detection via PPG to ECG signal translation” would “translate PPG signals to corresponding ECG waveforms.”
Samsung got FDA consent for the passive detection of irregular heart rhythms. Samsung, such as Fitbit, Apple, and Withings, can use their watches to monitor irregular heart rhythms. Although this is not a diagnosis tool, It is only capable of suggesting a potential issue and requires confirmation with a proper ECG reading.
Samsung’s patented PPG-to-ECG mechanism would offer more definitive data at all times, making it more possible to catch the lead-up to serious heart conditions such as arrhythmia and heart failure. The patent describes that “conventional models” can only count on “long-term relationships” between PPG heart rhythm data and possible ECG results. Along with its GenAI models, Samsung assures that it will create a “first-order Markov relationship” between them for better accuracy.
Samsung’s patent confesses that by using generative AI, “fake information may be introduced, which affects an AFib detection result.” The giant decided to solve this by “incorporating prior knowledge in terms of probabilistic graphical models” so that it is “robust to noise,” also known as irrelevant or misleading details.
The generative AI plan of Samsung might make heart health data available to Google since it typically relies on Gemini AI.
The Korean brand ‘Samsung’ introduces smartwatches along with the software gap between promise and premium! Now, deep down, it is gearing up to expand its smart wearable family by introducing a brand new Galaxy Smartwatch lineup within the next few months.
Galaxy smartwatch enthusiasts, the giants are cooking something new for you all, as Samsung is expected to release a new Galaxy Watch lineup or at least one in the upcoming weeks. However, a premium smartwatch model might not be the answer to each query that’s holding Galaxy Watches back.
It’s possible that a premium smartwatch with a more polished design could be a blessing or a curse for the Korean giants. Samsung Galaxy Watches, such as non-classic ones, can look like playthings, whereas the software also doesn’t give an experience like a high-end One UI, which it should.
One UI Watch performance appears unexciting, and the UI can sometimes falter or even lag extremely, especially after reconnecting to a mobile device. Even after spending a lot, in the end, somehow you realize that almost every UI element and widget often feels and doesn’t look ready to use or release. Most of the things appear to be in the early access phase. In many ways, it’s reminiscent of the old Android phone experience.
Now it is expected that Samsung’s forthcoming premium Galaxy Watch could solve the external design issue and make smartwatches a bit more appealing and less playful. Also, a more premium smartwatch paired with not-so-premium software will likely accentuate the undercooked One UI/Wear OS experience.
Somewhere, premium Samsung Galaxy smartwatches have software issues such as limited applications, watch faces, and a clumsy UI holding back Galaxy watches. A premium design would only be enough until the brand improved the software experience to feel as smooth and integrated as their smartphones.
Apart from this, the Galaxy Watch 7series is next in line, which should debut at the Galaxy Unpacked event in July. It is also expected that Samsung will release a new rectangular-shaped smartwatch by the end of this year.