The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is the latest smartwatch from Samsung that comes with useful features such as ECG and blood pressure measurement. While the Watch 3 is one of the best smartwatch options for Android users, its predecessors still have plenty of life in them. Samsung ensures that the predecessors remain usable for longer, as the latest update brings functions from the new watch to the older models.
The original Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Watch Active receive new updates from Samsung (via TizenHelpThis update comes in at about 292 MB and comes with useful additions. First, there is a smarter notification system that allows you to see images in the incoming messages. The feature was introduced on the Watch Active 2 and is also present on the Watch 3. And now even the original watches now support images in notifications and messages.
Other additions to the update include AR Emoji and Bitmoji for use in calls, voice guidance for workouts when recording automatic portion of running and cycling exercises, scrolling for taking longer screenshots on the watch, and the ability to switch to voice guidance via Bluetooth headsets to listen. To top it off, Samsung also promises performance and stability solutions sprinkled along with these features.
The update for the Galaxy Watch comes with firmware version R810XXU1FUB6, and that for the Galaxy Watch Active comes with firmware version R500XXUF1UB5Both updates are rolling out to users in the US and South Korea. You can expect the update to reach other regions soon.
The original Samsung Galaxy Watch was launched in August 2018 and the Active version came in March 2019. As Samsung remains committed to updates for these connected devices, it is reassuring to customers that the hardware they buy can be as compelling as possible. over the years. Most users switch watches more often than smartphones, so it’s refreshing to see new updates that apply a fresh coat of paint.