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Best Smartwatches and Fitness Trackers of 2026

To help you find the model that fits your needs to a T, CR’s smartwatch and fitness tracker…
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Best Smartwatches and Fitness Trackers of 2026

To help you find the model that fits your needs to a T, CR’s smartwatch and fitness tracker…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Gadgets #Amazfit #AppleWatch #applewatchSE3 #AppleWatchUltra3 #Fitbit #Google #GooglePixel4 #pixel #Samsung #SamsungGalaxyWatchUltra #series11 #Smartwatches #smartwatches2026 #Technology #WatchSeries11
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/844179/

Here’s everything Apple announced at its September 9 event

https://gadgetbond.com/apple-september-2026-event-announcements-iphone-duo-watch-airpods/

Here’s everything Apple announced at its September 9 event

https://gadgetbond.com/apple-september-2026-event-announcements-iphone-duo-watch-airpods/

6 Best Apple Watch Accessories to Upgrade Your Watch (2026)

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.wired.com/story/best-apple-watch-accessories/

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 will come to India soon

The upcoming Galaxy smartwatches are expected to be unveiled in this summer’s Galaxy Unpacked event that may be held on July 22nd, alongside the upcoming foldables that will also become available across markets. The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is one of the upcoming Galaxy smartwatches that will succeed the first Galaxy Watch Ultra released in the summer of 2024.

However, there is a new pointer that led us to the fact that Samsung has just recently obtained the approval to release the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 in India. This means that the upcoming smartwatch will be available there for people to purchase it when it gets released. Earlier, the smartwatch passed China’s regulatory checkpoints.

According to 91mobiles, the smartwatch has just received the BIS certification! This means that the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 has passed all required regulatory checkpoints for the device to be approved to become available in the Indian market.

The 5G cellular version is expected to be available for the first time in the Galaxy Watch series, which means that 5G is now available independent of your phone. Additionally, Snapdragon Wear Elite is expected to power this upcoming Galaxy smartwatch, along with an on-device AI, which means that voice commands and health insights, along with other AI-powered features, will happen on the watch itself without your phone.

The bigger battery is also expected to come to your smartwatch, with a 784mAh battery cell powering your smartwatch to improve your battery life for your smartwatch.

Eligible Smartwatches for One UI 9.0 Watch

One UI 9.0 Watch will be powered by Wear OS 7, which provided many AI-oriented agentic features that makes your smartwatch smarter, with the power of Google Gemini. The upcoming Galaxy smartwatches, which are Galaxy Watch9 and Watch Ultra 2, will be using this version of One UI Watch to ensure that new features becomes available right on your smartwatch.

One UI 9.0 Watch lands to eligible Galaxy smartwatches, which are listed below, based on Samsung’s refreshed update policy. The following smartwatches will be able to experience One UI 9.0 Watch, expected to roll out in the second half of this year:

• Galaxy Watch
  • Galaxy Watch 8 (40mm and 44mm)
  • Galaxy Watch 8 Classic (46mm)
  • Galaxy Watch Ultra
  • Galaxy Watch 7 (40mm and 44mm)
  • Galaxy Watch FE
  • Galaxy Watch 6 (40mm and 44mm)
  • Galaxy Watch 6 Classic (43mm and 47mm)
  • Galaxy Watch 5 (40mm and 44mm)
  • Galaxy Watch 5 Pro

One UI 9.0 Watch Beta Program will start with the latest Galaxy smartwatches in two countries: Korea and the US. However, there is no clear date as to when the beta program will actually start. This beta program will be available through Samsung Members > Beta Program.

Please note that the list above is not official, and can change as soon as the official rollout of One UI 9.0 Watch starts.

Wear OS 7 is official!

Google has introduced a major update of Wear OS, which is Wear OS 7. This new version is a very promising version, because it brings a new era of power efficiency that lets you get up to 10% battery life improvement for watches upgrading from Wear OS 6 to Wear OS 7, along with new features that make your experience more seamless.

Wear OS 7 introduces flexible and dynamic Wear OS widgets that provide users with essential information on a glance with instant updates. Those new widgets are powered by Compose, which offers greater expressiveness. Two card layouts, which are small and large, align perfectly with 2×2 and 2×1 formats on your phone, enabling cohesiveness across devices.

As if that’s not enough, Wear OS 7 now provides you with Live Updates, which allows you to take a look at real-time information or progress, such as the delivery status, right from your watch.

Additionally, this version of Wear OS provides developers the ability to connect their watch apps to agentic systems:

• AppFunctions: This API lets developers integrate their apps with agentic systems, such as AI agents and assistants. This provides users the ability to use their voice to complete tasks, such as tracking runs.
• Task Automation: Users will be able to invoke and track their automated tasks for select phone apps, such as DoorDash.

Wear OS 7 provides users with enhanced system media controls, which are the following:

• Auto-launch media player per app: When playing a media on your phone, such as Spotify and YouTube Music, and auto-launch is enabled on your watch, the media controller will automatically show up on your watch.
• Seamless audio routing: Audio output management is now easier than ever. You can seamlessly change your audio output device to another device, such as your headphones, your bedroom speaker, and so on.

The next version of One UI Watch will use Wear OS 7 for eligible Samsung smartwatches, starting from the Galaxy Watch5 series, with the stable release landing to the Galaxy Watch9 series that is expected to be unveiled in this summer’s Galaxy Unpacked event.

For more information, consult this page.

Google Announces Wear OS 7 With Gemini Intelligence And More #google #smartwatches #wearables #wearos7

https://www.lowyat.net/2026/393295/google-announces-wear-os-7-gemini-intelligence/

Week 47 of 2025 was big for Galaxy Watch users!

In the forty-seventh week of 2025, it was a massive storm of updates in regards to the Wear OS-based Galaxy Watch series, including the latest Galaxy Watch8 series that was released with One UI 8.0 Watch this July, in addition to the shower of security updates for the flagship phones, including the Galaxy S25 series. We have witnessed this from the start of Week 47 for this year in Korea and in other regions, though the Korean rollout was more apparent.

Included in the updates done this week were updates that were related to the entire Galaxy Watch lineup, starting from the most intriguing ones. However, we’d like to highlight the biggest event that happened in the One UI 8 Watch Beta Program as the first item in this list.

Galaxy Watch6’s One UI 8 Watch Update

First of all, the Galaxy Watch6 series in Korea has started receiving the One UI 8 update across the entire region, and the beta program ended this Wednesday, which is November 19th. Shortly after the beta program was closed, the official rollout started for users who didn’t participate in the beta program, starting from the same home country.

One day before that, the Galaxy Watch6 Manager received the November 2025 update that brought redesigns that matched the aesthetics of One UI 8, the same design that is found in your Samsung phone running Android 16. When this update happened, we felt that the One UI 8 Watch stable rollout for this watch series would start very soon, and the stable rollout in Korea confirmed it.

However, users in other regions, such as the United States of America, still didn’t get the update yet, and the global rollout is expected to start within the next Wednesday, if we can count on the rhythm of smartwatch updates, which is usually seven days after the Korean rollout. This means that our best guess is that November 26th is expected to be the big day for the global Watch6 users.

One UI 8 Watch brings the design aesthetics of the phone version of One UI 8 to your wrist, allowing you to perform tasks more efficiently than before, complete with new features that make tracking your health more efficient. Additionally, it brings several new features that make your smartwatch easier to use.

One UI 8 Watch Beta 2 for the Watch5

In addition to the Galaxy Watch6 getting its stable update of One UI 8 Watch in Korea, the Galaxy Watch5 has received the second beta of One UI 8 Watch that fixes performance-related issues, along with the DST time fixes. The Galaxy Watch5 is an older smartwatch series than the later smartwatches, but it is still eligible for the One UI 8 Watch update, with the next version of One UI Watch, scheduled for next year, being the last generational upgrade, according to the promised four-year policy.

There is no release date for the stable version of the One UI 8 Watch software for the Galaxy Watch5 series, but if you see the Watch5 Manager update that is released to the stable channels, then you’ll know that the stable rollout will start very soon. Currently, there is no such update, so those who didn’t participate in the beta program will have to wait longer.

November 2025 update for later smartwatches

In addition to the older smartwatches getting their One UI 8 Watch updates that we’ve mentioned above, recent smartwatches have also obtained their November 2025 update that allowed them to utilize the November 2025 security patch level, including the Galaxy Watch8. Here is the list of smartwatches that obtained this update:

• Galaxy Watch8
• Galaxy Watch7 [KOO]

Next week will, hopefully, be bigger than this week, because the global rollout will commence soon.

#android #galaxyWatch #galaxyWatch5 #galaxyWatch6 #galaxyWatch6Classic #galaxyWatch7 #galaxyWatch8 #news #oneUi #oneUi8 #oneUi8Watch #oneUi80 #samsung #samsungGalaxyWatch5 #samsungGalaxyWatch6 #samsungGalaxyWatch6Classic #samsungGalaxyWatch7 #samsungGalaxyWatch8 #smartwatches #tech #technology #update #watch #watch5 #watch6 #watch6Classic #watch7 #watch8

Galaxy Watch5 One UI 8 Watch Beta Program is now open!

As Samsung announced the availability of the Galaxy Watch Beta program in an article, the company has opened the Galaxy Watch Beta Program for the Galaxy Watch5 series in Korea (Wi-Fi, LTE) and in the USA (Wi-Fi, LTE connected to T-Mobile).

You can participate to the Beta Program using Samsung Members on your phone using either a beta banner or the “Beta Program” page, the same method as we have showcased earlier for the Galaxy S25 One UI 8 Beta opened May 28th.

In order to participate, follow these steps:

1. Ensure that your Galaxy Watch and your phone are both from the USA (XAA) or Korea (KOO) to ensure maximum compatibility
   • On your phone, open Settings > About phone > Software information, and look for “Service provider software version”. Make sure it contains XAA or KOO.
   • On your watch, unlock Developer settings by opening Settings > About > Software information and tapping “Software version” 4 times, and refer to the second line that contains your watch’s CSC. Make sure it contains XAA or KOO.
   • If you’re using the Galaxy Watch in the USA, make sure that you are on the active plan with T-Mobile.
2. Open Samsung Members
3. Scroll down to Beta Program
4. Search for entries like “One UI 8 Watch5 Beta”
5. Read the description and follow the steps on the screen
6. Press “Join”
7. Check for software updates

Please note that this Beta Program is for users to test all aspects of One UI 8 Watch and to report all bugs found.

Make sure that you have stable internet connectivity when downloading the update, as it can be large in size. When installing the update, make sure that your watch is fully charged and in a cold environment to avoid interruptions caused by heat and by low battery. Never interrupt the update installation in any way during the process, or you may face problems later.

#Android #GalaxyWatch5 #GalaxyWatch6 #GalaxyWatch7 #GalaxyWatch5 #GalaxyWatch6 #GalaxyWatch6Classic #GalaxyWatch7 #news #oneUi #Samsung #SamsungGalaxyWatch5 #SamsungGalaxyWatch6 #SamsungGalaxyWatch7 #SamsungGalaxyWatch5 #SamsungGalaxyWatch6 #SamsungGalaxyWatch6Classic #SamsungGalaxyWatch7 #smartwatch #Smartwatches #Tech #Technology #update #Watch5 #Watch6 #Watch7 #Watch5 #Watch6 #Watch6Classic #Watch7

One UI 8 Watch for the Galaxy Watch7 LTE released in the USA!

After the release of the fifth One UI 8 Watch Beta for the Watch7, Samsung was putting their final touches on the stable release for this smartwatch series. Today, Samsung has released One UI 8 Watch for the Galaxy Watch7 LTE series, starting from the USA, which means that regular users can now download the stable version of One UI 8 Watch. This was a very long wait after the release of the stable version of One UI 8 Watch back in July for the Galaxy Watch8 and Watch Ultra.

Currently, this update is only available for the LTE version of the Watch7, including T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon. Those who are on the Bluetooth version will have to wait a bit longer.

You can identify the stable release with the L305USQU1BYI4 or the L315USQU1BYI4 version as the build version for your Galaxy Watch7 in ATT, TMB, and VZW CSCs.

You can now update your smartwatch, but if you still didn’t receive any update, you’ll have to wait for a few days. You can periodically check for updates to see if this update has reached your device. We recommend that you update your watch manager in your phone to ensure compatibility with the latest software.

To update your watch, follow these steps:

• With your phone
  1. Open Galaxy Wearable
  2. Select your watch
  3. Open Watch settings
  4. Navigate to Software Update
  5. Tap Download and Install
  6. Wait until the update shows up, then press Download
  7. Wait until the update gets downloaded and copied to your watch, then press Install
• With your watch
  1. Open Settings
  2. Navigate to Software update
  3. Tap Download and Install
  4. Wait until the update shows up, then press Download
  5. Wait until it gets downloaded to your watch, then press Install

In an event that something went wrong with copying the update, disconnect your phone from your watch by turning Bluetooth off or by disconnecting it through Galaxy Wearable, then try again from your watch. Make sure to turn Wi-Fi on in your watch to download the update faster.

Make sure that both your phone and your watch are charged before performing the update, and that your internet connection is stable. Never interrupt the update process, or there could be problems later. The update process may take a few minutes to finish, and if it appears to be stuck, just wait for more minutes.

#Android #GalaxyWatch7 #news #oneUi #Samsung #SamsungGalaxyWatch7 #smartwatch #Smartwatches #Tech #Technology #update #Watch7

One UI 8 Watch for the Galaxy Watch7 released!

After the release of the fifth One UI 8 Watch Beta for the Watch7, Samsung was putting their final touches on the stable release for this smartwatch series. Today, Samsung has released One UI 8 Watch for the Galaxy Watch7 series, starting from Korea, which means that regular users can now download the stable version of One UI 8 Watch. This was a very long wait after the release of the stable version of One UI 8 Watch back in July for the Galaxy Watch8 and Watch Ultra.

The USA will have to wait a bit longer, as we haven’t seen any update regarding the closure of the beta program there yet. If you’re on a cellular network, you may have to wait a bit longer.

You can identify the stable release with the L300XXU1BYI4 or the L310XXU1BYI4 version as the build version for your Galaxy Watch7.

You can now update your smartwatch, but if you still didn’t receive any update, you’ll have to wait for a few days as this rollout is a gradual rollout that starts from Korea. You can periodically check for updates to see if this update has reached your device. We recommend that you update your watch manager in your phone to ensure compatibility with the latest software.

To update your watch, follow these steps:

• With your phone
  1. Open Galaxy Wearable
  2. Select your watch
  3. Open Watch settings
  4. Navigate to Software Update
  5. Tap Download and Install
  6. Wait until the update shows up, then press Download
  7. Wait until the update gets downloaded and copied to your watch, then press Install
• With your watch
  1. Open Settings
  2. Navigate to Software update
  3. Tap Download and Install
  4. Wait until the update shows up, then press Download
  5. Wait until it gets downloaded to your watch, then press Install

In an event that something went wrong with copying the update, disconnect your phone from your watch by turning Bluetooth off or by disconnecting it through Galaxy Wearable, then try again from your watch. Make sure to turn Wi-Fi on in your watch to download the update faster.

Make sure that both your phone and your watch are charged before performing the update, and that your internet connection is stable. Never interrupt the update process, or there could be problems later. The update process may take a few minutes to finish, and if it appears to be stuck, just wait for more minutes.

#Android #GalaxyWatch7 #news #oneUi #Samsung #SamsungGalaxyWatch7 #smartwatch #Smartwatches #Tech #Technology #update #Watch7

One UI 8 Watch Beta Program closes for the Galaxy Watch7!

After the release of the fifth One UI 8 Watch Beta for the Watch7, Samsung was putting their final touches on the stable release for this smartwatch series. Today, Samsung has shut down the One UI 8 Watch Beta program for the Galaxy Watch7 series, starting from Korea, which means that the beta testers can now download the stable version of One UI 8 Watch. This was a very long wait after the release of the stable version of One UI 8 Watch back in July for the Galaxy Watch8 and Watch Ultra.

The USA will have to wait a bit longer, as we haven’t seen any update regarding the closure of the beta program there yet. If you’re not a beta tester, or if you’re on a cellular network, you may have to wait a bit longer.

You can identify the stable release with the L300XXU1BYI4 or the L310XXU1BYI4 version as the build version for your Galaxy Watch7.

You can now update your smartwatch, but if you still didn’t receive any update, you’ll have to wait for a few days as this rollout is a gradual rollout that starts from Korea. You can periodically check for updates to see if this update has reached your device. We recommend that you update your watch manager in your phone to ensure compatibility with the latest software.

To update your watch, follow these steps:

• With your phone
  1. Open Galaxy Wearable
  2. Select your watch
  3. Open Watch settings
  4. Navigate to Software Update
  5. Tap Download and Install
  6. Wait until the update shows up, then press Download
  7. Wait until the update gets downloaded and copied to your watch, then press Install
• With your watch
  1. Open Settings
  2. Navigate to Software update
  3. Tap Download and Install
  4. Wait until the update shows up, then press Download
  5. Wait until it gets downloaded to your watch, then press Install

In an event that something went wrong with copying the update, disconnect your phone from your watch by turning Bluetooth off or by disconnecting it through Galaxy Wearable, then try again from your watch. Make sure to turn Wi-Fi on in your watch to download the update faster.

Make sure that both your phone and your watch are charged before performing the update, and that your internet connection is stable. Never interrupt the update process, or there could be problems later. The update process may take a few minutes to finish, and if it appears to be stuck, just wait for more minutes.

#Android #GalaxyWatch7 #news #oneUi #Samsung #SamsungGalaxyWatch7 #smartwatch #Smartwatches #Tech #Technology #update #Watch7

Galaxy Watch7 Manager gets the October 2025 update!

Samsung has recently released the Galaxy Watch7 Manager update today in Korea as users report this on Samsung Members. This is done under the October 2025 date as Samsung gets ready for the One UI 8.0 Watch update that will bring a redesigned interface to match the One UI 8.0 and 7.0’s aesthetics. This is done to update the Galaxy Watch7 Manager app to v2.2.15.25092551 to get ready for One UI 8.0 Watch that will be released later.

The rollout of the app update will expand to more regions in the coming days. To update the Galaxy Watch7 Manager app, follow these steps:

• Open Galaxy Store
• Navigate to Updates
• You should see “Galaxy Watch7 Manager”
• Press the update button
• Wait until the update finishes

Another way to update the manager is to open the Wearable app, navigate to Settings > About, and tap on “Update now” if the update is available.

Currently, it’s unknown if the new watch faces that were exclusive to the Galaxy Watch8 series will make it to the Galaxy Watch7 series, especially given that the Galaxy Watch Ultra has already received the One UI 8.0 update in July, with the Galaxy Watch7 and older still being stuck on One UI 6.0 Watch released on November 2024.

Galaxy Watch6 Beta Program is now open!

As Samsung announced the availability of the Galaxy Watch Beta program in an article, the company has opened the Galaxy Watch Beta Program for the Galaxy Watch6 series in Korea. The USA rollout will follow soon, and is expected to be available for the Wi-Fi version.

You can participate to the Beta Program using Samsung Members on your phone using either a beta banner or the “Beta Program” page, the same method as we have showcased earlier for the Galaxy S25 One UI 8 Beta opened May 28th.

In order to participate, follow these steps:

1. Ensure that your Galaxy Watch and your phone are both from the USA (XAA) or Korea (KOO) to ensure maximum compatibility
   • On your phone, open Settings > About phone > Software information, and look for “Service provider software version”. Make sure it contains XAA or KOO.
   • On your watch, unlock Developer settings by opening Settings > About > Software information and tapping “Software version” 4 times, and refer to the second line that contains your watch’s CSC. Make sure it contains XAA or KOO.
2. Open Samsung Members
3. Scroll down to Beta Program
4. Search for entries like “One UI 8 Watch6 Beta”
5. Read the description and follow the steps on the screen
6. Press “Join”
7. Check for software updates

Please note that this Beta Program is for users to test all aspects of One UI 8 Watch and to report all bugs found.

Make sure that you have stable internet connectivity when downloading the update, as it can be large in size. When installing the update, make sure that your watch is fully charged and in a cold environment to avoid interruptions caused by heat and by low battery. Never interrupt the update installation in any way during the process, or you may face problems later.

#Android #GalaxyWatch5 #GalaxyWatch6 #GalaxyWatch7 #GalaxyWatch5 #GalaxyWatch6 #GalaxyWatch6Classic #GalaxyWatch7 #news #oneUi #Samsung #SamsungGalaxyWatch5 #SamsungGalaxyWatch6 #SamsungGalaxyWatch7 #SamsungGalaxyWatch5 #SamsungGalaxyWatch6 #SamsungGalaxyWatch6Classic #SamsungGalaxyWatch7 #smartwatch #Smartwatches #Tech #Technology #update #Watch5 #Watch6 #Watch7 #Watch5 #Watch6 #Watch6Classic #Watch7

Galaxy Watch7’s One UI 8 stable release is getting closer!

After the release of the fifth One UI 8 Watch Beta for the Watch7 last week for Korea and for the USA, it looks like that Samsung is putting their final touches on the stable release for this smartwatch series. Today, we have spotted a new stable build for the One UI 8 Watch, and you can check the info below:

The full firmware information is below:

• SM-L300: L300XXU1BYI4 [KOO, XAA]
• SM-L310: L310XXU1BYI4 [KOO, XAA]

Meanwhile, the LTE versions have also been updated to reflect the same stable build, as in below:

However, due to an error in the SM-L315U info, we got YXIB instead of BYI4, and looking at the test firmware info shows this:

The full firmware information is below:

• SM-L305N: L305NKOU1BYI4 [KOO, SKC, KTC, LUC, OSC]
• SM-L315N: L315NKOU1BYI4 [KOO, SKC, KTC, LUC, OSC]
• SM-L305U: L305USQU1BYI4 [TMB]
• SM-L315U: L315USQU1BYI4 [TMB]

One UI 8 Watch will be released to the smartwatches soon. It’s going to be a huge upgrade over the One UI 6 Watch software that was released last November.

#Android #GalaxyWatch7 #news #oneUi #Samsung #SamsungGalaxyWatch7 #smartwatch #Smartwatches #Tech #Technology #update #Watch7

Samsung is working on One UI 8 Watch Beta 5 for the Watch7!

Five days after the fourth beta of One UI 8 Watch was released, the fifth beta version is already being worked on, because the official firmware testing server has confirmed tue details of a brand new beta build.

This new beta build will mark the start of the fifth beta of One UI 8 Watch, which will be released to the Galaxy Watch7 smartwatches that are in the Beta program.

The following testing firmware information is available:

• SM-L300: L300XXU1ZYI4 [KOO, XAA]
• SM-L310: L310XXU1ZYI4 [KOO, XAA]
• SM-L305N: L305NKOU1ZYI4 [KOO, SKC, KTC, LUC]
• SM-L315N: L315NKOU1ZYI4 [KOO, SKC, KTC, LUC]
• SM-L305U: L305USQU1ZYI4 [TMB]
• SM-L315U: L315USQU1ZYI4 [TMB]

Samsung still didn’t open the Beta Program for the Galaxy Watch6 and Watch5, so users will still need to wait.

To install the Beta 5 update on your Galaxy Watch7 once it releases, follow these steps:

1. Open the watch settings
2. Navigate to Software update
3. Press Download and install
4. You should see the changelogs for Beta 5
5. Press Download, and let it download from your Wi-Fi network
6. After download is complete, press Install.

Make sure that your watch is fully charged before you attempt to do the update. Never interrupt the update process in any way, or problems could manifest later. The update process may take 20 minutes, and the watch may be “stuck” on the Samsung logo after the first reboot, which indicates that it’s loading the update.

Galaxy Watch8 comes with the One UI 8 Watch, which Samsung is constantly working on through the beta program for older smartwatches, while the newest smartwatches are getting constant updates.

#Android #GalaxyWatch7 #news #oneUi #Samsung #SamsungGalaxyWatch7 #smartwatch #Smartwatches #Tech #Technology #update #Watch7

Galaxy Watch7 receives the August security patch!

Samsung has pushed the Galaxy Watch7 August 2025 security patch update based on One UI 6 Watch for those who are not on the beta program for the upcoming One UI 8 Watch operating system. While the Galaxy Watch Ultra received the same security update, it’s based on One UI 8 Watch.

According to a report made by a user on the Korean Samsung community forums, a screenshot has been taken showing the user updating their Galaxy Watch7 to the latest security patch update we’re talking about right now.

The update is currently only available in Korea, but we expect that the rollout expands to the USA, then Europe and other countries.

The following firmware information is available:

• SM-L310: L310XXS1AYH1 [KOO]
• SM-L300: L300XXS1AYH1 [KOO]

To install the update on your watch, it’s preferable to do it directly from your watch’s Wi-Fi connection while being disconnected from your phone, as copy errors may occur, but you can also choose to update it via Galaxy Wearable on your phone. Follow these steps on your watch:

1. Open Settings
2. Navigate to Software update
3. Tap Download and Install
4. You should see the update screen detailing the August 2025 security patch
5. Press Download now
6. Let it download from your Wi-Fi connection
7. Press Install now

Make sure that your watch is fully charged and in a cold environment before attempting to perform the update. Never try to interrupt the update in any way, or problems could occur later. Make sure that your watch uses the Wi-Fi connection that is stable instead of the mobile data network, as data charges could be expensive, depending on the carrier. The watch may appear to be “stuck” at the Samsung logo for a good 5 minutes, but let it update.

#Android #GalaxyWatch7 #news #oneUi #Samsung #SamsungGalaxyWatch7 #smartwatch #Smartwatches #Tech #Technology #update #Watch7

Galaxy Watch Beta Program is now open!

As Samsung announced the availability of the Galaxy Watch Beta program in an article, the company has opened the Galaxy Watch Beta Program for the Galaxy Watch7 series in Korea and the US. The new features, such as Vascular Load and Antioxidant Index that have been quietly revealed in Samsung Health, will only be available for the newest smartwatch models that will be released this year, alongside two features, Running Coach and AGEs Index, that will be available for Galaxy Watch7 or newer.

The software update is available for Galaxy Watch7 and Watch Ultra.

One UI 8 Watch Beta is now available for those who reside in the USA and in Korea and have the Wi-Fi version. You can participate to the Beta Program using Samsung Members on your phone using either a beta banner or the “Beta Program” page, the same method as we have showcased earlier for the Galaxy S25 One UI 8 Beta opened May 28th.

In order to participate, follow these steps:

1. Ensure that your Galaxy Watch and your phone are both from the USA (XAA) or Korea (KOO) to ensure maximum compatibility
   • On your phone, open Settings > About phone > Software information, and look for “Service provider software version”. Make sure it contains XAA or KOO.
   • On your watch, unlock Developer settings by opening Settings > About > Software information and tapping “Software version” 4 times, and refer to the second line that contains your watch’s CSC. Make sure it contains XAA or KOO.
2. Open Samsung Members
3. Scroll down to Beta Program
4. Search for entries like “One UI 8 Watch Beta”
5. Read the description and follow the steps on the screen
6. Press “Join”
7. Check for software updates

Please note that this Beta Program is for users to test all aspects of One UI 8 Watch and to report all bugs found.

Make sure that you have stable internet connectivity when downloading the update, as it can be large in size. When installing the update, make sure that your watch is fully charged and in a cold environment to avoid interruptions caused by heat and by low battery. Never interrupt the update installation in any way during the process, or you may face problems later.

#Android #GalaxyWatch5 #GalaxyWatch6 #GalaxyWatch7 #GalaxyWatch5 #GalaxyWatch6 #GalaxyWatch6Classic #GalaxyWatch7 #news #oneUi #Samsung #SamsungGalaxyWatch5 #SamsungGalaxyWatch6 #SamsungGalaxyWatch7 #SamsungGalaxyWatch5 #SamsungGalaxyWatch6 #SamsungGalaxyWatch6Classic #SamsungGalaxyWatch7 #smartwatch #Smartwatches #Tech #Technology #update #Watch5 #Watch6 #Watch7 #Watch5 #Watch6 #Watch6Classic #Watch7

Pixel Watch 3 Quietly Gets Channel Sounding, Bluetooth’s UWB Alternative #channelsounding #pixelwatch3 #smartwatches #wearables

https://www.lowyat.net/2025/357111/pixel-watch-3-channel-sounding-bluetooth-uwb-alternative/

Galaxy Watch6 LTE will be updated in Canada soon!

After Samsung rolled out the stability update to the Galaxy Watch7 series, Samsung has started rolling out a new software update that is rather massive to the Galaxy Watch6 series in the USA, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and more, starting from the Bluetooth variant. The cellular versions might take longer to receive the update, though.

According to our tests on our BT version of the Galaxy Watch6 that got the update, the battery life has significantly improved! Not only will your battery last longer on usage, but suspend will no longer consume too much battery.

The LTE version of the flagship watches will be updated to the following versions in Canada on May 21st:

• Galaxy Watch6 40mm (Cellular, SM-R935F): BYD1
• Galaxy Watch6 44mm (Cellular, SM-R945F): BYD1
• Galaxy Watch6 Classic 40mm (Cellular, SM-R955F): BYD1
• Galaxy Watch6 Classic 44mm (Cellular, SM-R965F): BYD1

You can update your smartwatch once it gets released, but if you still didn’t receive any update, you’ll have to wait for a few days. You can periodically check for updates to see if this update has reached your device. We recommend that you update your watch manager in your phone to ensure compatibility with the latest software.

To update your watch, follow these steps:

• With your phone
  1. Open Galaxy Wearable
  2. Select your watch
  3. Open Watch settings
  4. Navigate to Software Update
  5. Tap Download and Install
  6. Wait until the update shows up, then press Download
  7. Wait until the update gets downloaded and copied to your watch, then press Install
• With your watch
  1. Open Settings
  2. Navigate to Software update
  3. Tap Download and Install
  4. Wait until the update shows up, then press Download
  5. Wait until it gets downloaded to your watch, then press Install

In an event that something went wrong with copying the update, disconnect your phone from your watch by turning Bluetooth off or by disconnecting it through Galaxy Wearable, then try again from your watch. Make sure to turn Wi-Fi on in your watch to download the update faster.

Make sure that both your phone and your watch are charged before performing the update, and that your internet connection is stable. Never interrupt the update process, or there could be problems later. The update process may take a few minutes to finish, and if it appears to be stuck, just wait for more minutes.

Samsung is preparing for the next One UI 7 Watch Beta!

After the One UI 7 rollout resume and its aggressive rollout nature in Korea, Samsung is preparing for the One UI 7 Watch Beta Program by a new firmware for the Galaxy Watch7 and the Watch Ultra smartwatches. This is first spotted by Alfatürk in X where the firmware information for the Watch7 44mm version, SM-L310, was shown with the first Beta version of the upcoming One UI Watch.

We are, however, skeptical as it’s uploaded to a country, Türkiye (TUR), that was never eligible for any Beta program, but we’ve verified that the Korean firmware was also uploaded, and we expect that, just like the previous Beta program, only Korea and USA are eligible for this update, with the BT models being the only target.

The Korean firmware servers say:

• L300XXU1ZYDA (KOO)
• L310XXU1ZYDA (KOO)
• L700XXU1ZYDA (KOO)

We have no information about this build, but we’ll provide you with more information once Samsung makes the Beta program official, which will start during the first days of this summer.

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Galaxy Watch6 receives a new update

After Samsung rolled out the stability update to the Galaxy Watch7 series, Samsung has started rolling out a new software update that is rather massive to the Galaxy Watch6 series, starting from Korea. The flagship watches will be updated to the following versions:

• Galaxy Watch6 40mm (BT and Cellular, SM-R930/R935x): BYD1
• Galaxy Watch6 44mm (BT and Cellular, SM-R940/R945x): BYD1
• Galaxy Watch6 Classic 40mm (BT and Cellular, SM-R950/R955x): BYD1
• Galaxy Watch6 Classic 44mm (BT and Cellular, SM-R960/R965x): BYD1

You can now update your smartwatch, but if you still didn’t receive any update, you’ll have to wait for a few days as this rollout is a gradual rollout that starts from Korea. You can periodically check for updates to see if this update has reached your device. We recommend that you update your watch manager in your phone to ensure compatibility with the latest software.

To update your watch, follow these steps:

• With your phone
  1. Open Galaxy Wearable
  2. Select your watch
  3. Open Watch settings
  4. Navigate to Software Update
  5. Tap Download and Install
  6. Wait until the update shows up, then press Download
  7. Wait until the update gets downloaded and copied to your watch, then press Install
• With your watch
  1. Open Settings
  2. Navigate to Software update
  3. Tap Download and Install
  4. Wait until the update shows up, then press Download
  5. Wait until it gets downloaded to your watch, then press Install

In an event that something went wrong with copying the update, disconnect your phone from your watch by turning Bluetooth off or by disconnecting it through Galaxy Wearable, then try again from your watch. Make sure to turn Wi-Fi on in your watch to download the update faster.

Make sure that both your phone and your watch are charged before performing the update, and that your internet connection is stable. Never interrupt the update process, or there could be problems later. The update process may take a few minutes to finish, and if it appears to be stuck, just wait for more minutes.