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Samsung faces backlash over poor battery performance in Galaxy Watch Ultra and Watch 7

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Samsung is facing criticism over the poor battery performance of the Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra. Countless user complaints appeared of excessive battery consumption in the latest Galaxy smartwatches.

This comes on the heels of quality concerns surrounding the Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro. It’s the second time in a row, putting the South Korean tech giant’s product reliability under scrutiny.

This battery controversy of the latest Galaxy Watch models, coupled with recent quality issues in Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, has raised concerns about the company’s quality control and potentially damaged brand trust.

“After purchasing the Watch 7, the battery is depleting by 10% every hour. This persists even after resetting, backing up, and allowing the device to learn usage patterns,” a user posted on Samsung Community.

Another user stated, “After charging to 100% and turning off Bluetooth, the battery was at 25% after just 7 hours of sleep tracking.”

Just recently, the company released the first firmware for the new wearables. The update aims to address battery drain and performance-related issues. However, the software seemingly made things worse rather than fixing bugs.

Some users reported new problems post-update, including device overheating and reduced battery life on previously unaffected units. The effectiveness of the fix remains uncertain, warranting further observation.

One frustrated consumer recounted, “When I visited the service center about the battery issue, an engineer advised me to turn off health-related features and Bluetooth. What’s the point of a smartwatch if you have to disable its core functions?”

During the Unpacked, Samsung promoted battery life improvements in the Watch 7 and Watch Ultra. Battery life is crucial for wearable devices, as longer usage times between charges link with higher user satisfaction.

The company claimed up to 30 hours of battery life with AOD activated and up to 40 hours with AOD disabled. Meanwhile, consumers are hardly getting 12 hours of battery life, which can be slightly extended by disabling AOD.

James is the lead content creator on Sammy Fans and mostly works on Samsung's firmware section. His first phone was the Galaxy S4 and continues to get new S series devices. Most of the time, James tries to learn about new technologies and gadgets but he also sneaks a bit of free time to nearby rivers and nature.

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2 More Samsung devices end their software update support

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Along with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G, Samsung has officially ended software update support for two more Galaxy devices – the Galaxy M51 phone and Galaxy Tab A7 tablet. This means that these devices will no longer receive any software updates.

Both the Samsung Galaxy M51 and Galaxy Tab A7 were launched in 2020 and came pre-installed with Android 10. They received updates up to Android 12, and are not eligible for more Android updates. Now, these devices have completed their software update cycle.

Although these devices still work well for everyday tasks, users will not get any new features or security patches. This lack of updates can make the devices outdated, as they will not receive important improvements.

Samsung Galaxy M51 Tab A7 update

Samsung Galaxy M51 and Galaxy Tab A7 have reached the end of their update cycle, after receiving 4 years of updates. Now, users of these devices can think about upgrading to newer models to enjoy the latest features and better security.

Still, both devices are secure and functional for everyday use. The devices run Android 12 and support all major apps, including those for banking, so users can continue to perform their daily tasks without issues. If you want to enjoy the new and advanced features of One UI, newer Samsung models are required.

Bye-Bye Monthly Updates: Popular Galaxy A series phone shifts to Quarterly plan

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6 reasons Samsung’s Galaxy A series stands out

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Samsung’s unique “6 Reasons to Be Galaxy” highlights the features and qualities of the Galaxy A family, such as an amazing display, longer OS updates and security, powerful cameras and processors, Knox security, and Circle to Search.

With the elaborative campaign, Samsung reiterates its commitment to providing advanced and accessible technology for everyone, emphasizing cost-effectiveness, system and security updates, and the quality of Galaxy A devices.

6 Reasons to Be Galaxy

Among the points highlighted in the “6 Reasons to Be Galaxy” campaign is the Amazing Display, which delivers a premium viewing experience with sAMOLED and Vision Booster, adapting to ambient brightness for effortless viewing.

It also supports a longer smartphone lifecycle, with up to 4 Android updates and up to 5 years of security updates, protecting you from threats and keeping you worry-free. Other reasons include the camera setup on Galaxy A smartphones.

Samsung Galaxy A55 July 2024 update Brazil

Samsung’s A55 and A35 feature a triple camera of up to 50MP, an UltraWide sensor, and features like Nightography, taking night and low-light photography to a new level by capturing stunning details in low-light conditions on selected models.

Those who choose to have a Galaxy A also benefit from Samsung Knox, which offers exclusive multi-layer protection, protecting your data with hardware-level security, along with protection against malware and phishing.

Samsung Knox Native

The Circle to Search is available on the Galaxy A55 5G and A35 5G models. Finally, the campaign emphasizes the high performance of Galaxy A devices, driven by powerful chips and long-lasting batteries that make these phones true partners.

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Google Play System October 2024 Update Released: What’s New for Android

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Google has just released the October 2024 Play System update for Android devices to enhance security, reliability, and user experience. This update includes new features and fixes that make devices more efficient and user-friendly.

The fresh update brings an Instant Hotspot feature, which allows users to share their phone’s internet connection easily with other devices. Now, when your hotspot is available, you will receive a notification, and there will be a new status icon to show when you are connected.

Moreover, the update also includes new developer features for both Google and third-party app developers. If you are setting up a new smartwatch, you will notice some visual improvements in the setup screen, after this update

Google Play system October 2024 update

Furthermore, the Play Store now highlights more games that come with achievements in the search results and details pages on phones and PC.

Notably, these new features are being rolled out, not all users will get them at the same time. Some features might take months to become available to everyone.

Users can check for the update by going to Settings >> Security >> Google Play System Update. The update will be downloaded and installed automatically, without requiring a device restart.

Check the full changelog of the Google Play System October 2024 Update below.

WHAT’S NEW

Google Play services v24.39 (2024-10-07)

Device Connectivity

  • [Phone] With instant hotspot, you’ll now see a notification when your hotspot is available and a new status icon once you’re connected.
  • [Phone, Wear] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Device Connectivity related processes in their apps.

Utilities

  • [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Utilities related processes in their apps.

Google Play Store v43.1 (2024-10-07)

  • [Phone] When you set up your new watch, you’ll see some visual improvements in the device setup screen.
  • [PC, Phone] You’ll now find more games with achievements on the Search results and Details pages.
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