Samsung has been teasing the release of its upcoming One UI 5 Watch and Galaxy Watch series, leaving fans and critics alike excited for the new devices. While it is still unclear whether the One UI 5 Watch will remain based on Wear OS 3.5, Samsung has outlined a few key changes between One UI Watch 4 and the new One UI 5 Watch. The One UI 5 Watch update is expected to be released later this month via a public beta, but it will not be launched until the new Galaxy Watch series smartwatches are released.
Samsung has announced that it is re-branding its One UI Watch platform to One UI x Watch and will offer the update for all smartwatches that are currently running a version of One UI Watch, including the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic. While Samsung has not confirmed all of the changes from One UI Watch 4, it has provided an overview of a few changes that will be exclusive to One UI 5 Watch.
One of the main changes in One UI 5 Watch is an improvement in sleep tracking functionality. Samsung will integrate fall detection, SOS calls, and the storage of key medical information directly on the Galaxy Watch. Additionally, One UI 5 Watch will support heart rate zone-based training programs, which have been a feature of other smartwatches for several generations.
It is still unknown which version of Wear OS One UI 5 Watch will run on, and whether it will be a new version of Wear OS or an updated version of the existing Wear OS 3.5. Regardless, Samsung is expected to make significant improvements to the platform to enhance the user experience.
The One UI 5 Watch beta will be available later this month via the Samsung Members app for Galaxy Watch owners based in South Korea or the US. Samsung has not confirmed when it will release stable One UI 5 Watch builds, but the press release implies that it will not be available for the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch5 series until after it debuts with the Galaxy Watch6 series.
The Galaxy Watch6 series is expected to be released in July or August, along with the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5. Samsung is expected to bring back the physical rotating bezel, a popular feature that was removed from the Galaxy Watch4. Other changes to the Galaxy Watch6 series are still unclear, but Samsung is expected to make significant improvements to the devices.
As Samsung continues to tease the release of its One UI 5 Watch and Galaxy Watch series, consumers are eagerly awaiting more information on the features and improvements that the new devices will bring. With Samsung's history of creating high-quality smartwatches that are packed with features, it's safe to say that the new devices will be well worth the wait.
Overall, the One UI 5 Watch and Galaxy Watch series are set to be major players in the smartwatch market. While we don't yet know all the details about the devices, Samsung's reputation for producing high-quality technology suggests that they will be a force to be reckoned with. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or someone who simply wants a smartwatch that looks great and performs well, the One UI 5 Watch and Galaxy Watch series are worth keeping an eye on in the coming months.
