After restoring a Samsung Galaxy Watch from a backup, some users have encountered a specific issue where the screen does not turn off completely during Sleep Mode. Instead of going dark, the watch displays the Always On Display (AOD) watch face. This can be disruptive for sleep and defeats the purpose of the feature. This…
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Samsung Says Goodbye to Tizen: What This Means for Your Galaxy Watch
Samsung is officially retiring its Tizen operating system for smartwatches, ending an era that began with the original Galaxy Watch in 2018. If you’re still using one of these older devices, here’s what you need to know. The End Date: September 30, 2025 Samsung’s Tizen shutdown completes on September 30, 2025. After this date, you…
Wear OS Smartwatches to Officially Receive Gemini
Google is doubling down on its AI integration, with CEO Sundar Pichai announcing during Alphabet’s Q1 2025 earnings call that the advanced Gemini AI assistant will officially be coming to Wear OS smartwatches later this year. This confirms long-standing rumors and marks a significant shift, as Gemini will replace the current Google Assistant on these…
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Could Introduce a Game-Changing Health Feature
Non-invasive blood glucose monitoring has long been a goal for wearable technology. Apple began exploring the concept in 2017, but the breakthrough has yet to be achieved, leaving diabetics reliant on costly third-party devices. Samsung may now take the lead. Initially rumored for the Galaxy Watch Ultra, the company recently hinted the feature could debut…
Galaxy Watch 7: Now Kid-Friendly
Samsung and Google have partnered to transform the Galaxy Watch 7 LTE into a robust and secure smartwatch experience for kids. This new “Galaxy Watch for Kids” mode empowers parents with extensive control over their child’s smartwatch usage. During initial setup, parents can configure the Galaxy Watch 7 LTE to function as a standalone device…
Samsung aims for the development of non-intrusive methods for monitoring blood glucose levels and blood pressure
Samsung has given a strong indication of its efforts towards incorporating non-invasive blood glucose monitoring and blood pressure tracking in upcoming wearables. In a conversation with Bloomberg, Hon Pak, the company’s mobile digital health chief, implied that there’s a substantial investment underway for the development of next-generation health features. “If we can achieve continuous blood…
Samsung and Google are gearing up for the development of Wear OS 5, which will be built upon Android 14
The upcoming iteration of Wear OS is expected to arrive possibly within this year, as Samsung and Google collaborate on preparing an update to Wear OS 5 based on Android 14. Previously, significant updates to Wear OS were infrequent. For instance, Wear OS 2.2, which was based on Android 9, was introduced in 2018 and…
Get Ready for One UI 5: Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Series Upgrades to Wear OS 4
Following the introduction of the One UI 5 Watch software for the Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 5 series, Samsung is now extending the latest One UI 5 Watch update, built on Wear OS 4, to the Galaxy Watch 4 series in the United States. This announcement was made by the company on September…
How to activate ECG and Blood Pressure functionalities on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 in all regions, including non-Samsung smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 offers a diverse range of health monitoring and physical fitness capabilities. Unfortunately, not all users can access all of these features. For instance, the ECG and blood pressure functionalities are limited to specific regions. Furthermore, even in the supported regions, these features cannot be utilized when the watch is paired…
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4/5 is set to receive Wear OS 4 soon
A Samsung spokesperson at a press briefing event in London confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 5 will receive Wear OS 4, along with numerous new features from the Galaxy Watch 6. The update, delivered as part of One UI 5 Watch, is scheduled to roll out to users’ wrists over the…
