It's been a stellar week for Galaxy Watch enthusiasts, with the tech world buzzing about the latest developments. Yesterday, the much-anticipated One UI Watch 5 update was rolled out for the Galaxy Watch 5 in Europe, and there's even more fantastic news in store. The Galaxy Watch 4 is also receiving the latest firmware update, albeit with a twist—it's happening in the USA, diverging from the usual European or other market releases.
Our team eagerly examined the status of the One UI Watch 5 update for Galaxy Watch 4 smartwatches in Europe and India. Regrettably, as of our latest check, it hasn't made its way to either of these regions. However, the update is making waves in the USA.
As anticipated, the changelog for this update is packed with a multitude of enhancements, both substantial and subtle. Despite the user interface retaining much of its One UI Watch 4.5 essence, this firmware update is a game-changer.
Here are the noteworthy highlights from the changelog provided by Samsung for the One UI Watch 5 update on the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic:
Watch faces and tiles:
Discover watch faces and tiles effortlessly with a new vertical layout, ensuring you find the perfect ones for your preferences.
Monitor the battery levels of all your devices conveniently using the new Battery tile, encompassing your watch, phone, and Galaxy Buds.
The Buds controller tile now offers the ability to toggle 360 audio on and off for compatible Buds.
Access timers swiftly through the new Timer tile, eliminating the need to open the Timer app.
Elevate your watch's aesthetics by setting it to cycle through images in an album or story of your choice, providing a fresh look each time you glance at your watch.
Samsung Health:
Experience enhanced sleep coaching with a redesigned results screen for improved insights into your sleep quality.
Check your sleep habits and recommendations directly on your watch without reaching for your phone.
Automatically record cycling workouts, with options to map your cycling routes automatically.
Receive personalized heart rate guidance during running workouts for optimal exercise intensity management.
Improved accuracy in lap and distance tracking when running on a standard 400-meter track.
Create custom exercises tailored to measure distance, speed, route, and more, ensuring flexibility in your fitness regimen.
Backup and Restore:
Safeguard your watch data through periodic backups to your phone while connected, with the option to save backups to Samsung Cloud.
Streamlined transfer of your watch to a new phone, ensuring the seamless transition of watch faces and apps.
Control Your Phone:
Enhanced call controls without the need to touch your phone, including volume adjustments, muting, and keypad operation, all from your watch.
Quick access to camera controls on your watch when the camera is in Flex mode or Tent mode on your Galaxy Z Flip5 or Fold5.
Additional Changes:
Dictate text using the Home button, instantly switching to voice input when using Samsung Keyboard.
Bixby can now read your notifications aloud when headphones are connected, with post-notification interaction options.
Manage multiple timers concurrently, with support for up to 20 timers simultaneously.
Easily share medical information in emergencies, triggered by hard falls or the Emergency SOS feature.
Monitor your watch's battery, storage, and memory status, resolving issues for an extended battery life and smoother performance.
Intuitive universal gestures grant control without screen or button interaction, empowering users with actions triggered by wrist movements and gestures.
Organize your apps with folders, enhancing app accessibility and reducing scrolling.
Strengthen security by requiring a PIN or pattern after a factory reset, preventing unauthorized use in case of loss or theft.
These updates are set to transform the Galaxy Watch 4 experience, offering a host of new features and improvements that will surely delight users across the globe. Stay tuned for these exciting enhancements to enhance your smartwatch journey.