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Wear OS 4 Developer Preview begins, One UI 5 Watch Beta awaited!
Google is starting the Wear OS 4 Developer Preview, available for testing, development, and feedback (via Mishaal Rahman). Since the official update is coming near future, app developers can now begin their apps’ development and testing journey on the next version of Wear OS.
One UI 5 Watch
Earlier, Samsung introduced the next version of its Galaxy Watch operating system, based on Wear OS. It’s almost certain that the One UI 5 Watch will be based on this new Wear OS 4 platform, bringing new features, battery life improvements, and more to Galaxy smartwatches.
The company’s next-generation Galaxy Watch could launch by late July, which will be preloaded with the new One UI 5 Watch operating system. For the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 5 series, Samsung promised to start the One UI 5 Watch Beta program this month.
Wear OS 4 Developer Preview – What’s New
Wear OS 4 brings behavior changes to help improve performance, battery life, security, and privacy. These changes could affect apps until they are updated to support Wear OS 4, so you might see impacts ranging from minor issues to more significant limitations.
Power optimizations
Google revealed that the Wear OS 4 comes with several updates and optimizations to help developers’ app run as smoothly and efficiently as possible.
Watch Face Format
At I/O, Google announced that it has collaborated with Samsung to introduce the Watch Face Format. It’s a new solution that allows developers and creators to craft power-efficient and stunning watch faces.
New data types
This new Wear OS iteration brings a notable change in data, resulting in Health Services offering new data types, as well as improved permissions for background body sensors.
64-bit kernel and user space
Similar to Android, the company is also ditching 32-bit app support from its wearable platform. Starting with Wear OS 4, Google mandates devs to prepare apps for 64-bit-only hardware to take advantage of the new performance and security improvements.
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One UI 5 Watch OS features for Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 4
Google Messages is getting a new look for its voice recorder UI. The microphone icon in the text field will change to a waveform icon, which is different from the voice typing button in Gboard.
Instead of holding down the mic to record, you will now see a panel with a start/stop button and options to cancel, delete, or attach the recording. You will also see a waveform and a timer while recording, and you can play back the recording before sending it.
The voice messages preview will also show a waveform between the play/pause button and the timer, making it more noticeable than the current straight line.
These changes are not widely available yet, but some users have reported seeing them on their phones. These new changes are part of a bigger redesign that Google is working on for Messages, which includes a revamped home screen that is still in beta testing. Google might announce new features soon.
Samsung managed to create an ecosystem of FE products, which are not too far from launch. In October, Samsung is likely to announce the Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Buds FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE series. Meanwhile, a tipster just leaked the official promotional material of these upcoming devices.
Well-known tipster Evleaks posted several official promotional images of Samsung’s upcoming devices including the Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Buds FE, and Galaxy Tab S9 FE. These devices are inspired by the company’s top-line products and will be available at affordable prices.
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Notably, a leaked promo shows off the control center of the Galaxy S23 FE, which mentions October 4 as the date. This means the company is preparing to hold its FE products launch on the same date as Google’s Made by Google event for Pixel 8 series.
— Evan Blass (@evleaks) September 22, 2023
— Evan Blass (@evleaks) September 22, 2023
Samsung’s top-of-the-line Galaxy S23 series offers the most advanced camera, next-level gaming performance, and more eco-conscious design. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Watch 4 inspires you on a better health journey with personalized fitness insights and wellness features.
Together, the flagship smartphone and watch ecosystem empower users to live a hyper-connected lifestyle. In Malaysia, Samsung is rewarding customers who purchase the Galaxy S23 series until 9 October 2023 with the Galaxy Watch 4 40mm, worth RM799.
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Galaxy fans begin a hyper-connected lifestyle with the Galaxy Watch 4 when they buy the Galaxy S23 series. The promo is applicable at Samsung Malaysia Online Stores, Samsung Experience Stores, and Samsung Authorised Dealers.
Models RPP (RM) – Promo Gift: Galaxy Watch 4
- Galaxy S23 128GB 3,899
- Galaxy S23 256GB 4,199
- Galaxy S23+ 256GB 4,699
- Galaxy S23+ 512GB 5,199
- Galaxy S23 Ultra 256GB 5,699
- Galaxy S23 Ultra 512GB 6,199
- Galaxy S23 Ultra 1TB 7,199
Win a trip to Korea
Once you’ve bought your Galaxy S23, join Samsung’s ‘Go the S-Tra Mile’ competition and snap photos and videos of Malaysia’s hidden gems until 15 October 2023. Six participants with the most creative and rare submissions will win the ultimate photography trip to Busan.