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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 4 Get One UI 5.1.1; One UI 5 Watch Rolls Out to Older Models

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4 have been updated to One UI 5.1.1, according to the South Korean smartphone maker. These handsets will receive updates that add support for some of the features introduced with the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 that were unveiled last month. Older foldable phones from Samsung will receive the update in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, previous Galaxy Tab and Galaxy Watch models are also being updated to One UI 5.1.1 and One UI 5 Watch, respectively.

In a Samsung Newsroom post, the company announced that it will roll out the updates to its older foldable phones, Galaxy Tab, and Galaxy Watch models over the coming weeks. These updates will add features that debuted on the devices that were recently launched by the company at its Galaxy Unpacked event last month.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4 will get improvements to the Flex Mode with the company’s One UI 5.1.1 update, such as the ability to hide or show the Flex Mode panel that allows users to take a screenshot, scrub through videos more accurately, use the screen as a touchpad, or enable the multi-window mode on the handset. Users can also drag and drop files from one app (such as the Gallery) to another app after updating to One UI 5.1.1 on recent foldable phones and tablets such as the Galaxy Tab S8.

Owners of recent Samsung Galaxy Watch models will get an update to One UI 5 Watch that will add support for the new sleep management and sleep coaching features that were announced with the Galaxy Watch 6 series. The update will also adds support for Irregular Heart Rhythm Notifications (IHRN), personalised heart rate zones, the new Track Run, and Custom Workout features. Galaxy Watch 5 Pro users will be able to download GPX route files around their location, according to Samsung.

According to the company, last year’s Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4 will be the first to receive the update to One UI 5.1.1 this month. It will roll out to the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Fold 2, and Galaxy Z Flip over the coming weeks. 

Similarly, the Galaxy Tab S8 series, Galaxy Tab S7 series, Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, Galaxy Tab A8, Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, Galaxy Tab Active 3 and Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro will also get the update to One UI 5.1.1.

Samsung says that the Galaxy Watch 5, Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, Galaxy Watch 4, and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic will be updated to One UI 5 Watch. Meanwhile, older smartwatch models like the Galaxy Watch Active 2 and Galaxy Watch 3 will receive the update at a later date, according to the company.

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Samsung Galaxy Watches Get New Google Maps Update in Latest Wear OS Version: All Details

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 5 users received a significant Google Maps update with the latest Watch OS update. The South Korean tech giant is also expected to launch the Galaxy Watch 6 series soon at the second Galaxy Unpacked event this year, confirmed to be held in the country’s capital city of Seoul in July. The upcoming lineup is likely to include two models — a base and a Classic variant, with the latter said to bring back the iconic mechanical rotating bezel which will reportedly allow users to navigate different apps and widgets on the device.

The 11.85.0502.W version of the WatchOS comes with several bug fixes and claims to provide a marked improvement in helping users “discover new places and navigate to them.” Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 5 series users can access the update through Play Store on the smartwatch. They need to scroll down to the Manage Apps widget, and then select Update All or they can select the Google Maps option and only update that.

At launch, Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 was listed at $279 (roughly Rs. 22,100) for the 40mm Bluetooth variant and $329 (roughly Rs. 26,100) for the LTE variant. It is offered in Graphite, Pink Gold, and Silver colour options. On the other hand, the Pro model, available in Black Titanium and Gray Titanium colour options, was listed at $449 (roughly Rs. 35,600) for the Bluetooth variant and $499 (roughly Rs. 39,600) for the LTE variant. 

The devices run on Wear OS 3.5-based One UI Watch 4.5. The 44mm variant of the base model sports a 1.4-inch Super AMOLED display while the 40mm variant comes with a 1.2-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 396×396 pixels. It is powered by an in-house Exynos W920 SoC paired with 1.5GB of RAM and 16GB of inbuilt storage. The 44mm model is backed by a 410mAh battery and the 40mm version packs a 284mAh battery.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro model is equipped with a 1.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 450×450 pixels. It is also powered by a Samsung Exynos W920 SoC. The smart wearable comes with a Titanium case with a D-buckle sport band. The watch is backed by a 590mAh battery.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Tipped to Feature Bigger Display Than Galaxy Watch 5

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is expected to be unveiled in the second half of this year. Samsung is yet to confirm any details about the flagship wearable, but ahead of it, a reliable tipster has suggested its display details. The Galaxy Watch 6 Classic is said to feature a 1.47-inch screen. It is said to offer improved resolution and screen proportion. By the way, the screen size is slightly higher than what we saw last year on the Galaxy Watch 5. The 40mm variant of Galaxy Watch 6 is tipped to come with a 300mAh battery, while the 44mm model could sport a 425mAh battery.

Tipster Ice Universe (@UniverseIce) recently tweeted about the display specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6. According to the tipster, the upcoming wearable will feature a large display than the Galaxy Watch 5. The Galaxy Watch 6 Classic is said to sport a 1.47-inch screen and the display could offer improved resolution and screen proportion.

The 44mm variant of Galaxy Watch 5 sports a 1.4-inch Super AMOLED display with 450×450 pixels resolution. The smaller 40mm variant has a 1.2-inch Super AMOLED display with 396×396 pixels resolution.

Past leaks have suggested a curved glass design for the Galaxy Watch 6. The 40mm variant is said to feature a 300mAh battery, while the 44mm variant is said to carry a battery capacity of 425mAh.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series was launched during the Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event in August last year with a starting price tag of Rs. 27,999

The Galaxy Watch 5 features a BioActive sensor, and temperature sensor and offers ECG and blood pressure monitoring. It runs on Wear OS 3.5-based One UI Watch 4.5 and features always-on display (AOD). It is powered by the dual-core Exynos W920 SoC, coupled with 1.5GB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage. The wearable has an IP68 rating for dust and water (5 ATM) resistance. The Galaxy Watch 5 (44mm) is backed by a 410mAh battery, while the 40mm model packs a 284mAh battery.

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India Was Biggest Smartwatch Market Globally in Q3 2022; Apple, Noise Led Respective Segments: Counterpoint

India has grown to become the biggest market for smartwatches globally, as bumper shipments in Q3 2022 helped the country overtake other global markets in the smartwatch segment. As per a new report from data and analytics firm Counterpoint, 30 percent of global smartwatch shipments came to India, with affordable brands in the basic smartwatch segment such as Noise, Fire-Boltt, and Boat driving sales. India experienced a massive 171 percent year-on-year growth for Q3 2022, overtaking other key global markets.

The report from Counterpoint puts India ahead of North America and China, which accounted for 25 percent and 16 percent of global smartwatch shipments respectively. India’s phenomenal growth of 171 percent YoY saw it jump from third to first globally, thanks to significant innovation in the budget smartwatch space, and rapidly increasing demand.

Interestingly, Counterpoint has classified smartwatches into two broad segments – high-level OS smartwatches and basic smartwatches. In the former category, Apple and Samsung continue to lead the space globally thanks to the Apple Watch and Galaxy Watch product ranges respectively, while brands such as Huawei, Amazfit, and Garmin complete the top five.

However, it’s the basic smartwatch category that has driven India’s growth to become the biggest market globally. The segment, which comprises smartwatches running basic operating systems (such as RTOS) that lack support for installing any additional apps, is globally led by three Indian brands – Noise, Fire-Boltt, and Boat. Xiaomi and Huawei also have a smaller presence in the segment, while Noise just slightly edged out Fire-Boltt to take the lead in the segment, as per the Counterpoint report.

Apple and Samsung saw strong quarter-on-quarter growth thanks to the Apple Watch Series 8 and Galaxy Watch 5 series respectively. China’s decline in growth in this segment and loss of its top spot is reportedly due to the country’s continued ‘zero-COVID’ policy, which has led to frequent shutdowns and lockdowns, and thus affected consumer demand for smartwatches, typically seen as an accessory rather than an electronic necessity.

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WhatsApp Bringing Voice Call Support to Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 5: Reports

WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out an Android beta build that adds voice call support to Wear OS 3 smartwatches. With the latest update, Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and the recently launched Galaxy Watch 5 users can attend WhatsApp voice calls from their wrist. The feature is reportedly enabled by default on WhatsApp for Android beta versions 2.22.19.11 and 2.22.19.12. WhatsApp’s logo could already display on calls to distinguish them from normal phone calls. Users with WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.19.11 or newer will get incoming call notifications from the app on their Wear OS 3 compatible Galaxy Watch.

As per user reports on Reddit, WhatsApp with its latest beta release now brings the ability to receive WhatsApp voice calls on Wear OS 3 smartwatches. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 5 running on Wear OS 3 are getting the feature.

As per a report by 9to5Google, WhatsApp for Android beta v2.22.19.12 is bringing the ability to receive WhatsApp voice calls on a connected Samsung Galaxy Watch 5. Though, some Reddit users have confirmed that the functionality is available on Galaxy Watch 4 with WhatsApp for Android beta v2.22.19.11.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 5 show a different UI for WhatsApp voice calls. As per screenshots shared on Reddit, WhatsApp’s logo is displayed under the contact details on calls originating from the instant messaging platform to differentiate it from normal calls. It is shown with Accept and Decline sliders. The Galaxy Watch 5 paired with the Google Pixel 6 smartphone is reportedly not showing the WhatsApp logo, meaning the UI is the same as regular calls.

The new functionality is currently exclusive to WhatsApp beta users and we may see a public rollout of this in the coming days, as per the report. The feature is expected to undergo changes before the final release.

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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Event Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 are expected to launch at Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event on Wednesday, August 10. The new foldable phones are said to be the successors of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3. Samsung will live stream the event via the company’s YouTube channel, Samsung Newsroom, and the company’s website at 6:30pm IST. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Galaxy Watch 5 series are also tipped to make their debut during the event.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event: How to watch

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event will be held on August 10 at 6:30pm IST. The event will be livestreamed by the South Korean tech giant via its YouTube account, company website, and Samsung Newsroom. The company is expected to launch the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Galaxy Watch 5 series during the event.

You can also watch the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event via the player embedded below.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Galaxy Watch 5 series price (rumoured)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 could be priced at EUR 1,799 (roughly Rs. 1,46,400) for the 256GB storage variant in Europe, as per a recent report. The 512GB storage variant may be priced at EUR 1,919 (roughly Rs. 1,56,200). The Galaxy Z Flip 4 may cost EUR 1,109 (roughly Rs. 90,300) for the 128GB storage variant and EUR 1,169 (roughly Rs. 95,100) for the 256GB storage variant.

Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 (40mm) could be priced at EUR 299 (roughly Rs. 24,300) for the Bluetooth variant and EUR 349 (roughly Rs. 28,400) for the 4G variant. The Galaxy Watch 5 (44mm) could be launched at EUR 329 (roughly Rs. 26,800) for the Bluetooth variant and EUR 379 (roughly Rs. 30,800) for the 4G variant. As per the report, the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro (45mm) may be priced at EUR 469 (roughly Rs. 38,200) for the Bluetooth variant and EUR 499 (roughly Rs. 40,600) for the 4G variant.

According to another report, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro could be priced at $230 (roughly Rs. 18,300).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 specifications (rumoured)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is tipped to feature a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-Flex primary display with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O cover display. According to a report, the foldable phone could feature a triple rear camera setup with an LED flash. Recently, the handset was reportedly tipped to hide the under-display camera better than its predecessor. It is said to also feature Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 specifications (rumoured)

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 is reportedly going to feature a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate. The handset could be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. It is said to get 8GB of RAM and 512GB of inbuilt storage. Galaxy Z Flip 4 could reportedly sport a 12-megapixel dual rear camera setup, and four colour options.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series specifications (rumoured)

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series was reportedly spotted on the Galaxy Wearable app. Although, not much is known about the upcoming smartwatch from Samsung, it could reportedly feature two physical buttons on the side. Alleged renders of the Galaxy Watch 5 series have also surfaced online in the past.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro specifications (rumoured)

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are said to be the successor to the Galaxy Buds 2. To recall, the Galaxy Buds 2 were launched in August last year. The true wireless stereo earbuds feature active noise cancellation (ANC). The earbuds also feature a claimed battery life of up to 29 hours, including the battery of the charging case. With ANC turned on, the combined claimed battery life drops to 20 hours.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Tipped to Launch With 10W Fast Charger, Pricing Tipped Ahead of Launch: Details

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 has been tipped to debut with a 10W fast charger. The smartwatch is also said to charge to 45 percent with a 30-minute charge, according to the tipster. The alleged images of the wireless charger have also been shared online by the tipster. It can be seen with a USB Type-C cable. Additionally, pricing of the Galaxy Watch 5 series in Canada has also been tipped. Purported renders of the company’s upcoming smartwatch series previously surfaced online, ahead of its expected launch on August 10.

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Tipster SnoopyTech claims that the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 will launch with a 10W fast charger that is said to charge the battery of the smartwatch up to 45 percent with 30 minutes of charging. As previously mentioned, the tipster has also shared the alleged images of the fast charger. In the images, it can be seen with a USB Type-C cable. In another tweet, the tipster has also shared the Canadian prices of the upcoming Galaxy Watch 5 series.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series price (rumoured)

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 has been tipped to be priced at CAD 349 (roughly Rs. 21,300) for the 40mm size variant and CAD 389 (roughly Rs. 23,800) for the 44mm variant. Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is said to be priced at CAD 559 (roughly Rs. 34,200) for the 45mm size variant.

According to a recent report, the alleged renders of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series had leaked online. The renders suggested that the smartwatch could feature five colour options. Although, the marketing names of these colourways are yet to be announced, they could be Black, Green, Pink, Purple, and Grey. The smartwatch reportedly features the same circular-dial design as the previous generation.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro was recently tipped to offer up to 3 days of battery life. Samsung is yet to officially confirm the specifications of the Galaxy Watch 5 series. The smartwatch series is reportedly going to launch at the Galaxy Unpacked event on August 10.



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