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Samsung Weekender: Galaxy A55/A35 availability, Watch 7 variants, Galaxy Ring material, One UI 6.1, and more
Let’s begin with the next part of Samsung Weekender, we are in mid-March and the users of eligible Galaxy devices are still waiting to enjoy the offerings of Android 14-based One UI 6.1 software. However, now it seems that the wait has come to an end as Samsung recently reconfirmed the rollout timeline.
A few days back, Samsung officially confirmed that the One UI 6.1 update with Galaxy AI features coming to eligible flagship devices by the end of March 2024. On the other side, the firm is also working on its upcoming products including Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Ring, sixth generation foldable, and more.
One of the best things that happened this week was the launch of Samsung’s next A series phones the Galaxy A35 5G and Galaxy A55 5G. If you are planning to buy any of these devices and are curious about their availability, then don’t worry, we are here to help you out with this, so without wasting time, let’s begin.
Samsung Weekender
Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35 Availability
The newly launched Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G smartphones are available in various countries, while, their pre-orders are live in India with shipping starting on March 18. Furthermore, the Galaxy A55 5G will not be available in the US, while, A35 5G is indeed coming to elevate the user experience. Read more.
Galaxy Watch 7 Variants
Samsung is planning to launch the next generation of smartwatch in July 2024 at the Galaxy Unpacked event and a recent rumor suggests that the Korean tech giant might unveil the Galaxy Watch 7 series with three different variants including standard, classic, and pro to give users more choices. Read more.
Galaxy Ring Material
A recent report suggests that the Samsung Galaxy Ring that will launch in the second half of 2024 may apparently come in three variants, among which, two will contain different materials, while the third model will be a special edition collaboration. Read more.
March 2024 Update
Samsung has released the enhancements and fixes of the March 2024 security update for bundles of Galaxy devices including S flagships, foldable, Fan Edition models, A series phones, and more. Read more.
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Samsung has announced the One UI 6 Watch Beta 4 update for Wear OS smartwatches. This update is available for the Galaxy Watch 6, Galaxy Watch 5, and Galaxy Watch 4 series. It includes several improvements based on user feedback to make your watch perform better and more reliably.
One UI 6 Watch Beta 4 update brings new support and several enhancements. It improves the overall system stability and performance for smoother watch operations. Also, battery life has also been improved, so you can expect to get more use between charges.
Moreover, the performance of applications has been optimized for faster and more reliable operation. It also addresses network connectivity issues to make it easier for your watch to stay connected.
Furthermore, the update introduces Global Always-On Display (AOD) support to provide important information even when the screen is off.
The fourth beta update also contains a minor issue with the ‘Show last app’ setting. The default value has changed, which might affect users who previously set it to the ‘Not used’ or ‘Within 5 seconds’ option. If you notice that your setting isn’t being applied correctly, simply go to the Settings menu and select your preferred option to fix the problem.
Users of Galaxy Watch 6 series can verify the latest beta update through version ending with ZXG6, while Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 5 users are getting it with version ZXG7.
To install the update on your Galaxy Watch, go to Galaxy Wearable on your smartphone, then navigate to Galaxy Watch >> Watch settings >> Watch software update >> Download and install. This will allow you to install the latest beta version. Before updating, make sure to back up any important data on your watch.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9 Plus, and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra users are getting a July 2024 security update in Canada. This update is already rolled out for users in Europe and the company will soon make it available in more countries.
The company is dispatching the latest software update with system security improvements to keep your files and data safe on your phone. It also optimizes system stability to offer you uninterrupted and seamless functionality on your device.
July 2024 update fixes over 55 issues including 4 critical and 21 high-level vulnerabilities in Android, contributing 33 SVEs related to components like One UI Home, System UI, Secure Folder, and more, further enhancing device security.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9 Plus, and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra in Canada can verify the July 2024 security update through the One UI build version ending with BXCG. The installation package size of this update is around 358.38MB.
You can check the update by navigating to the device’s Settings, then a Software update, and Download and Install. If you have received the update, install it now to get enhanced features.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 users will soon get One UI 6.1.1 update with a bunch of new features. Some of the highlighted features are Sketch to Image, AI Portrait Studio, Auto Zoom, enhanced Note Assist, Instant Full-screen translation, conversation mode for dual screen, Suggested replies, Photo Ambient, and more.
One UI 7 could bring new battery indicator to Samsung Galaxy
Samsung has confirmed that it will fix an issue with the Home Up Finder feature through a new software update. Some Galaxy users have been facing an issue where the Finder’s layout does not appear correctly on their screens.
According to the information, the Finder sometimes overlaps with the battery, network, sound, and clock icons at the top of the screen. This overlap can hide the search field or make it difficult to use.
Users have reported that this issue makes it hard to search for apps or use the Finder effectively. Samsung has recognized this issue and is working on a solution. The community moderator has announced that the company will release a software update to fix the layout of the Finder feature of the Home Up.
Moreover, Samsung has also apologized for the inconvenience the Home Up Finder issue may have caused and ensures users that the company will fix it. Users should keep their devices updated by checking for new software updates regularly.
Previously, the company added the long-awaited ‘Access Finder’ feature that makes it easier for users to find and open apps quickly. In addition, users now have a new ‘App Icon Setting’ for the customization of app icons.
Several Galaxy users are facing the issue after using the Finder feature of the Home Up Good Lock module. Fortunately, the company has confirmed to solve it with the upcoming software update.
However, Samsung has not provided a specific timeline for when this issue will be resolved. Users will need to wait for future software updates and official announcements from Samsung regarding the Finder bug.
