Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro Manager is an app that allows you to control and customize your Galaxy Buds 3 Pro device, and the company is making it even better through a new update. It is an app that lets you control and customize your Galaxy Buds.

The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro Manager app is a component of the Galaxy Wearable app, which allows you to pair and manage your Galaxy Buds 3 Pro earbuds with your Samsung device. You can use the app to check the battery status, adjust the sound settings, and enable or disable features.

The new update released in March 2025 for Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro Manager brings common improvements to enhance performance. It is just a regular update, so it does not contain any new features or changes. You can identify the latest update via version 7.0.25030651 and an updated package size of 41.9 MB.

You can get the update for Galaxy Buds 3 Pro via Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates. From here, you can update one at a time by tapping the circular arrow next to individual apps or clicking Update All to install all available updates.

Also, you can download the update directly from the link mentioned here. If you are using Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, install the latest update of the manager for a better experience.

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Counterpoint Research reports that the global smartwatch market fell 7% in 2024. Apple faced a huge decline in the smartwatch shipments, Samsung scored a marginal growth, and Chinese vendors dominated the market lead.

Apple’s smartwatch shipments declined 19% YoY in 2024 but it retained the market crown. Samsung grew marginally but Chinese vendors (Huawei, Xiaomi, and Imoo) captured the biggest shipment share for the first time.

2024 Smartwatch Market

Apple: Apple remained the smartwatch market leader in 2024 but faced a huge decline of 19%. The company’s market share slipped to 22% compared to 25% in 2023.

Huawei: The Chinese firm was the runner up in 2024 smartwatch market, seizing 13% market share. Huawei grew 35% year-on-year, bringing its market presence from 9% to 13%.

Samsung: With a 3% YoY growth, Samsung retained third spot in the smartwatch market, taking share from 8% in 2023 to 9% in 2024, thanks to the Galaxy Watch 7, Watch Ultra and Watch FE.

• Galaxy Watch 7, Watch Ultra and Watch FE Series saw strong adoption.

Xiaomi: Riding on a huge 135% YoY growth, Xiaomi has significantly improved its market share in 2024. In 2023, the company had merely 3% of the market slice in its favor, which is now 8%.

• Driven by strong performance of Watch S1 and Redmi Watch series.

Counterpoint Research’s 2024 smartwatch market chart also reveals that imoo improved 22%, seizing 6% market share. Others collectively slipped 22% YoY, losing market share from 50% in 2023 to 42% in 2024.

Source – Counterpoint Research

Samsung has reportedly started working on the successor to the Galaxy Buds FE, the Galaxy Buds FE 2. New information reveals that the firmware development for the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE 2 has now begun.

A reliable tipster discovered the first firmware for the upcoming Galaxy Buds FE 2, which shows that development is underway. Although Samsung hasn’t officially announced the earbuds yet, the appearance of this firmware suggests they might be released soon.

The firmware, identified as R410XXU0AYC3, has been spotted for the Korean version of the Galaxy Buds FE 2. This means that testing is already happening, and we can expect more details about the new earbuds in the future.

The new Galaxy Buds FE 2 will likely have a design similar to the Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro. This new pair of earbuds might feature exchangeable eartips, which were part of the original Buds FE.

The Galaxy Buds FE, launched in October 2023, became popular for offering great features at a more affordable price. They are known for their strong bass and great sound quality. The Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) feature helps block out unwanted noise, while the Ambient Sound mode lets you hear what’s going on around you when needed.

Samsung hasn’t confirmed anything officially yet, but we can expect more information soon. Stay tuned for updates as Samsung continues to work on these new earbuds.

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Google recently started releasing Wear OS 5.1 based on Android 15 for Pixel devices. Based on One UI 5.1, Samsung’s One UI 6.5 Watch update could introduce a new feature that allows AOD (Always On Display) for all apps, even those that don’t usually support it on Galaxy Watches.

Currently, only a few apps, like Google Maps and Spotify, can stay on your screen when you’re not actively using them. These apps become dimmer and less colorful when you stop using them on AOD. However, many apps don’t have AOD support, so when you stop using them or put your wrist down, they disappear.

With One UI 6.5 Watch, you may be able to force AOD on any app, even if it’s not designed for it. This means that when you stop using an app or put your wrist down, the app will stay open on the screen instead of switching to the watch face. This feature makes it easier to continue using apps throughout the day on Galaxy Watches.

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This new feature works by enabling the “Force Global AOD Experience” in the Developer Options on Wear OS 5.1 watches. This feature is expected to arrives on Galaxy watches with the One UI 6.5 Watch update.

To activate it on Wear OS 5.1 running watches, you’ll need to go to Settings >> System >> About >> Versions and tap the Build number multiple times to unlock Developer Options. Then, you can go to Settings, then Developer Options, and turn on the Force Global AOD Experience option.

It’s not clear when the feature will be available, but it is expected to arrive with One UI 6.5 shortly.

Android 15-based Wear OS 5.1 introduces new features for smartwatches

Google has started rolling out the Wear OS 5.1 update, bringing new features powered by Android 15. The update is currently available for Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel Watch 3. The company will soon expand this update to more Wear OS watches, including Samsung’s latest Galaxy watches.

Wear OS 5.1 update improves the performance of the watches and introduces a few helpful tools to make your device smarter and more useful. It is a noteworthy update, as Wear OS 5 used to be based on Android 14, and now, Wear OS 5.1 is based on Android 15.

This update (via Android Authority) adds Credential Manager support, which helps users manage their sign-in information, including passwords and passkeys, across multiple devices. It makes it easier and safer to log into apps and websites by securely storing your credentials in one place.

Moreover, it brings a Watch Speaker Playback feature. If your Pixel Watch supports media playback through the built-in speaker, you can now choose it as the main audio output for apps that support this feature.

The update also includes a Loss-of-Pulse Detection feature, which is available on the Pixel Watch 3. This tool can detect if a person’s heart stops beating, which could help in emergency situations. The feature was recently approved by the FDA.

Wear OS 5.1 is powered by Android 15 and brings new features that improve the Pixel Watch’s performance, security, and health tracking. It is currently limited to Pixel Watch but will soon expand to Samsung Galaxy devices.

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