Wearables
WhatsApp is rolling out to Wear OS and Samsung smartwatches
In a new expansion of the unified Wear OS ecosystem, Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 4 users can now use WhatsApp. This application allows users to continue conversations, reply to messages by voice and even answer calls without needing to take out their phones.
You can download the WhatsApp for Wear OS app through Google Play and pair with the Galaxy Watch 4 or Watch 5 series smartwatch. Following the initial rollout, WhatsApp will be progressively released from today to compatible Wear OS and Samsung smartwatches.
This big announcement has been made just a week before Samsung’s mega Unpacked event. On July 26, the company is going to unveil new Wear OS smartwatches along with a number of flagship products including foldable phones, and tablets.
Samsung has just recently unveiled its latest innovation in wearable technology with the introduction of the 3nm Exynos W1000 chipset. Ahead of the July 10 Galaxy Unpacked event, the Korean tech giant has launched the Exynos W1000 processor for the upcoming Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra smartwatches.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 series, successors to the popular Galaxy Watch 6, promises to enhance the smartwatch experience with their upgraded features and Exynos W1000 chip.
Moreover, the upcoming Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra reportedly features a 1.5″ Super AMOLED screen with 480×480 resolution and 327 ppi, 590mAh battery with 10W charging, 3D glass dial back, and more
Samsung Exynos W1000
The Exynos W1000 chipset features Samsung’s latest 3nm GAA process with FOPLP to ensure a smaller form factor and better heat dissipation.
It uses a powerful CPU with 1x Cortex-A78 and 4x Cortex-A55 cores, alongside an Arm Mali-G68 MP2 GPU supporting up to 640 x 640 pixel displays. It is expected to offer 2.7x faster app launches than its predecessor, with single-core and multi-core performance boosts of 3.4x and 3.7x, respectively.
The chip integrates 32GB of internal memory, new size-reduction technologies, and a 2.5D AOD engine. It offers Bluetooth LE, LPDDR5 RAM, and connectivity options including 4G LTE, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, and NFC.
Some Samsung Galaxy Watch users have reported an issue where their watches restart intermittently while using the ‘Digital Neon’ watch face. This issue is mainly noted on Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 5, and Galaxy Watch 6 series.
To address this, Samsung has released an update for the ‘Digital Neon’ watch face through the Galaxy Wearable app. This update aims to resolve the unexpected restarts experienced by users.
How to update the Digital Neon Watch Face?
To update the Digital Neon Watch Face on your device, need to follow a few easy steps”
- Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your connected smartphone.
- Access the watch screen section in the app.
- Find the ‘Digital Neon’ watch face.
- Tap on ‘Digital Neon’ and select the option to update.
By updating the latest ‘Digital Neon’ watch face version through the Galaxy Wearable app, users can get rid of the issue of intermittent restarts.
It’s important to ensure both the Galaxy Wearable app and your watch software are up to date to prevent such problems in the future. This update brings compatibility and stability improvements across your Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy 5, and Galaxy 6 series.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Plugin is getting a new update with version 2.2.11.24052951. This update resolves issues encountered in previous versions for better connectivity.
The latest update of the Galaxy Watch 4 Plugin mainly focuses on bug fixes to improve overall app stability. It enhances the user experience without introducing new features or changes.
The Plugin offers the connection between Galaxy Watch 4 series smartwatches and the Galaxy Wearable app on your smartphone. It enables users to personalize and manage various settings on their watches, including watch faces, notifications, apps, and health features.
With the latest update, the company ensures smoother functionality and reliability when using the Galaxy Watch 4 or Galaxy Watch 4 Classic with the Galaxy Wearable app.
If you own Galaxy Watch 4, you can download the updated Plugin via the Galaxy Store to benefit from these improvements. The update is available for download directly from the specified third-party app source link.
Last week, Samsung released the One UI 6 Beta update for the Galaxy Watch 6 series, which allows users to enjoy new features and enhancements ahead of the official release. It introduced several new features, mainly powered by Galaxy AI.
One UI 6 Watch Beta Features: A New Era of Smartwatch Experience with Galaxy AI