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Samsung Galaxy Watch FE is official with Wear OS 4, ECG, Blood Pressure monitoring
Samsung officially launched the Galaxy Watch FE (40mm only) with several health monitoring features such as ECG and Blood Pressure. The smartwatch is equipped with Exynos wearable chipset and Wear OS 4-based One UI 5 Watch operating system.
- Samsung noted that the Galaxy Watch FE will be available globally this summer.
It boasts a refreshed look and feel based on the iconic design of the Galaxy Watch series. The company tweaked the Watch bands, which now feature distinct Blue and Orange stitching, enhancing the design and providing a stylish device that complements any look.
In addition, the Galaxy Watch FE features a Sapphire Crystal glass offering superior durability. It’s deeply integrated in Samsung ecosystem, featuring functions like Fing My Phone with Watch, Camera Controller, Samsung Wallet and so on.
Samsung revealed that the Watch FE packs Exynos W920 dual-core processor with speed up to 1.18GHz. Similar to other Galaxy watches, the Watch FE comes with 1.5GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage. It has 247mAh battery that supports WPC-based wireless charging.
“We’re excited to add the new Galaxy Watch FE to our wearables portfolio, offering more people access to personalized health insights that empower them to be motivated and stay healthier day and night,” said Junho Park, VP and Head of the Galaxy Ecosystem Product Planning Team, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung.
The Watch FE features an Aluminum case and is available in Black, Pink Gold, and Silver colors. The smartwatch weighs 26.6g and its dimensions are 39.3 x 40.4 x 9.8mm. It’s Super AMOLED display measures 1.2-inch, featuring 396×396 pixel resolution.
Samsung’s first Galaxy Watch FE has many sensors including Samsung’s BioActive Sensor (Optical Heart Rate + Electrical Heart + Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis), Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor and Light Sensor.
It will be available in both Bluetooth-only and LTE variants, with connectivity features include LTE<, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4+5GHz, NFC, GPS/Glonass/Beidou/Galileo. It also features IP68 rating (MIL-STD-810H) for dust and 5ATM water resistance.
Samsung has begun releasing the June 2024 security update for Galaxy XCover 6 Pro and XCover 7 users in Europe. The update enhances system security and stability to provide a better Galaxy experience.
The latest security patch fixes 37 high-level CVEs for the Android operating system. In addition, Samsung is also including 22 SVE items in the update. It resolves several issues including those affecting the grid image display, battery statistics services, call verification, the Samsung Dialer app, and more.
Latest Firmware:
- Galaxy XCover 6 Pro – G736BXXS6EXF1
- Galaxy XCover 7 – G556BXXS4BXF1
Users of the Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro and XCover 7 are advised to install the June 2024 update promptly to benefit from the improved security measures. For those who have not received an update notification, the update can be manually checked and installed.
To install the update, open the smartphone’s settings, select ‘Software Update’, and then ‘Download and install’. Following these steps will ensure that your Samsung smartphone is up-to-date with the latest security protections.
Samsung is sending a new firmware update to Galaxy A53 5G, which installs the latest Android security patch released in June 2024 to enhance system security and stability. The update is rolling out for users in Europe.
The update primarily focuses on enhancing the system security of the device by including the latest Android security measures. Additionally, the update addresses various bugs and stability optimizations, which brings a better overall user experience.
Samsung’s latest patch fixes issues related to the grid image display, battery statistics services, call verification, the Samsung Dialer app, and more.
June 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy A53 5G in Europe can be identified through One UI build version A536BXXSAEXF1. The company is regularly working to make this update available to all models.
Users can install the update through Settings >> Software Update >> Download and install. If you have received the update notification, then update it now to enjoy enhanced functions.
Samsung One UI 7 could be delayed due to the One UI 6.1.1 update. For the first time, the company is considering offering One UI’s x.1.1 update to non-foldable devices. Interestingly, the One UI 6.1.1 will be packed with new Galaxy AI features for the S24 series.
Recently, IceUniverse revealed that One UI 6.1.1 will release for the Galaxy S24 series. The tipster specifically noted that the One UI 7 will not arrive very early. Google recently rolled out Android 15’s Beta 3 for Pixel phones, which reached the Platform Stability milestone.
Galaxy users are eagerly waiting for the One UI 7 Beta Program to begin. However, Samsung has some other plans to elevate the user experience and uplevel the Galaxy AI. Even before the major upgrade, the company appears to be deploying new AI-powered features.
One UI 7 will not arrive very early, because there are special circumstances this year.
Samsung will first push One UI 6.1.1 to S24 series. One UI 6.1.1 contains many new AI functions, which is not a small upgrade. I got the exact time to start pushing these updates to S24 users…— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) June 19, 2024
Galaxy AI of One UI 6.1.1 might be inspired by iOS 18. Apple teased some interesting AI features that look quite promising in everyday usage. Similarly, Samsung may introduce some deeply integrated tools powered by artificial intelligence and Generative AI.
A powerful text-to-image generator feature might be available in One UI 6.1.1. The function is expected to be optimized with the S Pen of your Galaxy. As a result, users would have an enhanced image generation experience with the power of the S Pen stylus.
Still, we guess Samsung will release the One UI 7 Beta by August in any case. The company has to begin the update rollout of Stable version by October so it can be finished within the year ends. That’s it for now, I will keep you posted on further developments!