Wearables
Latest software update for Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 adds voice guidance support and improvements
Samsung has begun rolling out a new firmware update for the Galaxy Watch 3 smart wearables in Europe. This update brings some new and improved features for the latest smartwatch of Samsung. And the voice guidance feature provides helpful tips to you when you are doing exercise.
The latest software update for the Galaxy Watch 3 comes with build version R845FXXU1CTJ5. It adds new voice guidance support via a headset connected to the mobile when exercising. This update also increases the measurement of the blood oxygen saturation feature.
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Adding to this, the voice guidance feature added for traveled distance and HR data, when the Auto Lap feature is enabled during Running/Cycling. The update comes with some bug fixes and stability improvements for the smart wearable.
What’s new in the changelog:
- Voice guidance is provided via a headset connected to mobile when exercising with a watch.
- Voice guidance provided for traveled distance and HR data, when Auto Lap feature is enabled during Running/Cycling.
- Improved Blood Oxygen measurement
- Improved system stability and reliability
This update with the same build version has also been collected by the Galaxy Watch 3 users of South Korea before a few days. After South Korea and European markets, these features will soon be available widely in the coming days via OTA.
FOLLOW THE STEPS TO UPDATE WATCH SOFTWARE USING THE PHONE
- Launch Galaxy Wearable app.
- Tap on Home > Watches software update.
- Tap on Download and install.
- Tap on Install now if an update is available.
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy smartwatches appeared on FCC certification. droidlife spotted the Galaxy Watch 7 and the Watch FE on the FCC certification database. This input suggests that the affordable smartwatch may join the Galaxy Unpacked in July 2024.
FCC database listed Samsung’s SM-L300, SM-L305, SM-L310, SM-L315, and SM-R861. Model numbers L300 and L310 could be the Wi-Fi versions of the two sizes for the Galaxy Watch 7. However, the L305 and L315 models could be called Watch 7 LTE, in two sizes.
Apart from the Standard variant, Samsung’s Watch 7 lineup will also consist of Classic and Pro/Ultra. So far, these models have not appeared on the FCC certification site. We will likely get to know more about the upcoming models in the near future.
Additionally, the SM-R861 is expected to be the Galaxy Watch FE or the Watch 4 (2024). This is speculated because Samsung’s Watch 4 was SM-R860. It also hints at similar specs and features in the Watch FE as the Watch 4 with the latest Wear OS version.
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Google today launched Wear OS 5 Developer Preview and more related updates.
Upcoming Samsung Galaxy smartwatches will be shipped with the Wear OS 5-based One UI Watch operating system. The company is also developing this new OS for current eligible models such as the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic.
Google released the Developer Preview of Wear OS 5. The company also confirmed that the next version of its smartwatch platform is powered by the latest Android 14 and is scheduled to arrive later this year.
Wear OS 5 brings performance improvements over Wear OS 4. Tracking your workout is now more efficient; for example, running a marathon consumes up to 20% less power on Wear OS 5 than on Wear OS 4.
Watch Face Format
Debuted with Wear OS 4 last year, the Watch Face Format is also upgrading with Wear OS 5. The company also teased some changes to existing watch face development using Jetpack Watch Face APIs.
Google is restricting complications for watch faces built with AndroidX or the Wearable Support Library that will apply to some data sources besides Google Play publishing limitations to new watch faces built with these libraries.
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Samsung is preparing to launch the Galaxy Watch FE in the near future. Earlier, the LTE version’s existence was confirmed in the software database. Now, the WiFi version’s software listing confirmed that Samsung is preparing to launch the Galaxy Watch FE in two versions.
Folks over at AndroidHeadlines discovered Galaxy Watch FE WiFi software on the Samsung OTA server. The OTA database confirmed that the affordable smartwatch will be launched in at least South Korean, European, and Turkish markets apart from the US.
The company will likely follow the same launch strategy as regular variants. The cheaper smartwatch model will also be available in both LTE (cellular) and Bluetooth + WiFi-only variants. It is said to share most of the hardware specs with the Galaxy Watch 4.
As a refresh, Samsung may bring it to the market with the chipset used in the Galaxy Watch 5. The latest iteration of Wear OS-based One UI Watch will also likely be employed. Meanwhile, the company hasn’t officially confirmed the launch of the new wearable.
Apart from this, the Galaxy Watch 7 series will most likely launch in July 2024. The Korean tech giant is preparing to hold a mega Unpacked event on July 10 to introduce new foldable smartphones, new smartwatches, a new kind of wearable – Galaxy Ring, and more.
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