Wearables
Google Wallet double-click shortcut reappears for Galaxy Watch (Wear OS)
Google always keeps its Wear OS smartwatch users updated with the latest features and functions. As the company replaced the Google Pay app with Google Wallet for smartphones, it did the same for Wear OS running smartwatches. However, Wear OS device owners have started encountering the issue that the Google Wallet double-click shortcut is not working, fortunately, it is now fixed.
A couple of months ago, Google released a new update to the Wear OS Google Pay app, which replaced the app with the Wallet app and made it available to more Wear OS-based smartwatch users. Undoubtedly, the change brought a lot of functionalities to the devices but carried the double-click shortcut issue as well.
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Since the wearable app is meant for quickly making payments with credit and debit cards, the issue has troubled a lot of Galaxy Watch and other Wear OS-running smartwatch users as they were not able to take full advantage of their devices.
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Meanwhile, recently, Google started rolling out a new Wear OS app update through the Play Store that fixes the Google Wallet double-click shortcut problem. Many customers have noticed that the shortcut has again started functioning after installing the latest version.
It is worth mentioning that the Fossil Gen 5 and TicWatch owners have reported that this fix is coming with version 2.59.0.471251175. If you are also facing such a problem with your smartwatch, make sure to upgrade to the latest version and get a seamless payment experience through your wrist.
Wear OS Google Wallet:
Google officially declared that it has big plans for the Wear OS Wallet app and these will be released by the end of this year. There are changes that the company could bring some Android smartphone Wallet app features to smartwatches as well.
Via – 9To5Google
Samsung appears to be simplifying the naming scheme of the wearable Exynos chip. Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 7 is expected to be equipped with the first 3nm chipset, which would be called Exynos W1000.
The Galaxy Watch 7 might use Exynos W1000 chipset, claims SamInsider (via SamMobile). Samsung’s first Wear OS smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch 4, debuted Exynos W920, which also powers the Galaxy Watch 5.
Last year, the company introduced the Galaxy Watch 6, which features the new Exynos W930. Judging from the previous naming, it was assumed that the Watch 7 series would have an Exynos W940 processor.
However, the South Korean tech giant apparently decided to simplify its Exynos line. If the report is correct, Exynos W1000 will power the upcoming Wear OS smartwatches, the Galaxy Watch 7, Watch 7 Pro, and Watch 7 Classic.
Galaxy Watch x Exynos Chip
- Watch 4: Exynos W920
- Watch 5: Exynos W920 [Enhanced]
- Watch 6: Exynos W930
- Watch 7: Exynos
W940W1000
Launch Timeline
Samsung will likely introduce the Galaxy Watch 7 alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6. The company could hold the Unpacked event in the second week of July, just ahead of the Paris Olympics.
This year, the Watch lineup could consist of three models, an increment of one model. The Watch 6 has two models – Standard and Classic, however, the Watch 7 could bring Standard, Pro, and Classic.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 4 plugins are updated in April 2024 to enhance the Galaxy Watch experience. This update brings general improvements and bug fixes to enhance the performance of these popular wearable devices.
The update addresses issues encountered in previous versions to deliver a seamless and bug-free experience. The Watch Plugin is required for syncing the Galaxy Watch with smartphones or tablets.
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For the Galaxy Watch 5, the plugin update carries the version number 2.2.12.24032551 and is around 177.18MB in size. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Watch 4 plugin update is not far behind with version 2.2.11.24032551, taking up 173MB.
To access the update, users should connect their Galaxy Watch to their smartphone via the Galaxy Wearable app. Within the app, select the Menu option, proceed to Settings, and then to About Galaxy Wearable for details.
Users can install the April 2024 plugins via Galaxy Store or download them directly from the third-party app source Galaxy Watch 4 plugin link and Galaxy Watch 5 plugin update link.
Samsung has pushed a new security update for the Galaxy Watch 6 series in the US and Europe, following its successful release in Korea. The new update released in April 2024 addresses the touchscreen issue that users reported with the previous software.
The fresh update of Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 includes the latest stabilization code to enhance the touchscreen responsiveness in Europe and the US. Users can identify the latest update through the firmware version ending with AXC2 and an installation package size of around 130MB.
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Users who have experienced touchscreen issues with their Galaxy Watch 6 are advised to install this update promptly to enjoy a seamless experience. Through this update, the company aims to maintain the high quality and functionality that users expect from their Galaxy smartwatch.
The update can be installed by connecting the watch to a smartphone through Bluetooth and using the Galaxy Wearable application, or by directly enabling WiFi on the watch and checking for updates in the Settings menu.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 touchscreen issue fix now available via new update