Galaxy Watch 5 and 5 Pro receive December security update
The Galaxy Watch 5 and 5 Pro are getting a quick end-of-year security update that’s beginning to roll out now.
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Wear OS 4 is now rolling out to the Galaxy Watch 5 series
Google announced Wear OS 4 back in May, and the update saw its debut on Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 6 which debuted earlier this month. Now, Wear OS 4 is rolling out to its first existing smartwatches, the Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Watch 6 Classic vs Galaxy Watch 5 Pro: What’s changed, and why it’s not a replacement
Samsung is rolling out the red carpet for the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic, a brand new iteration of the Galaxy Watch series that sports a returning rotating bezel, though it isn’t really a direct replacement for the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s what Universal Gestures on the Galaxy Watch looks like
In Samsung’s new beta take on Wear OS 4, the Galaxy Watch gains Universal Gestures, which let you control your watch without touching the screen. Here’s a first look at how the new tool works.
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Samsung’s irregular heartbeat notifications on Galaxy Watch FDA-cleared
Samsung is gearing up One UI 5 Watch for the upcoming Galaxy Watch 6, which brings some much-needed improvements. One brand new addition to that Galaxy Watch OS is Samsung’s irregular heartbeat notifications, which can let users know if they’re having issues well before they manually check.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s One UI 5 Watch brings improved sleep and fitness tracking, more direct SOS
Since the release of the Galaxy Watch 4, Samsung has been making serious improvements to its version of Wear OS. With the latest update, One UI 5 Watch, Samsung is bringing improved sleep tracking, personalized fitness features, and a more direct line to emergency services when using SOS.
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Samsung brings Bixby’s music detection to Galaxy Watches
Galaxy Watches running Wear OS are getting a small quality-of-life update that gives Bixby a little more reach as Samsung’s virtual assistant.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Watch 5 can now predict menstrual cycles based on skin temperature
Samsung is rolling out a new update for the Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro, enabling the smartwatches to automatically check your skin temperature to track and predict the timing of your period.
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Does the Galaxy Watch 5 have fall detection? How to enable the safety feature
Recently, we saw fall detection finally come to Google’s Pixel Watch after five months on the market. Its competitor, the Galaxy Watch 5 series, has had fall detection since its launch, though it isn’t enabled by default. Here’s how to enable fall detection on the Galaxy Watch 5 and 5 Pro.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Watch 5 battery: How to check its health and status
Batteries naturally degrade over time and the Galaxy Watch 5 is no different. Through an extra app on your Galaxy device, you can check exactly what the battery life status is on your Galaxy Watch 5. Here’s how.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Watch 5 now uses its temperature sensor for cycle tracking
When the Galaxy Watch 5 was released, temperature tracking was promised but not entirely fleshed out. Now, Samsung is announcing the arrival of that feature and the cycle tracking it’ll be used for in the Galaxy Watch 5.
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Samsung and a Swedish carrier gave away Galaxy S23 Ultra and Watch 5 Pro for under $1,000 in limited promo
The Galaxy S23 Ultra is far from a cheap phone. Pair that with a Galaxy Watch 5 Pro and you’re looking at around $1,650 at full price. However, 100 fortunate customers in Sweden were able to get both the Galaxy S23 Ultra and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro plus additional Samsung accessories for just under $800 in a mystery box, with no more discounted units available.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Watch 5 and Watch 4 ‘raise to wake’ gesture is broken following latest Wear OS updates
The Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 5 have proved to be some of the best smartwatches for Android users, but they’re still not immune to the occasional issue. Lately, some Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 5 owners have reported issues with “raise to wake” not working properly.
Expand Expanding Close[Update: Watch 4] New Galaxy Watch 5 update is rolling out now with tool for checking battery health
Samsung is rolling out a new update to the Galaxy Watch 5 series that brings support for a new “Device Diagnostics” tool as well as delivering an updated security patch.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch can now control more smart home gear and stream Nest cameras
Samsung is rolling out an update to SmartThings on Galaxy Watch, opening up more smart home controls and the ability to view live feeds from Google’s Nest cameras.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s Wear OS-powered Galaxy Watch’s ‘Camera Controller’ app gets new zoom function
An iconic feature of most smartwatches is the ability to remotely take photos on your phone by tapping your watch. With the Galaxy Watch series, users will soon be seeing an expansion with an option to zoom in and out using the Camera Controller app on the Watch 4 or Watch 5.
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Samsung’s latest Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 4 update brings a World Cup-themed watch face [U]
Along with stability improvements to the Galaxy Watch 5, Samsung’s latest update is bringing a fun new watch face built just for the World Cup celebration.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Watch 5 gets new metal bands including a $299 titanium option
The Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro are excellent smartwatches that are also relatively affordable, but if you wanted to pick up an official metal band, you’ll be paying a pretty penny.
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Google Maps update on Wear OS breaks home & work shortcuts on Pixel Watch, Galaxy Watch
If you have a Wear OS 3 smartwatch, including the Google Pixel Watch or Samsung Galaxy Watch 5, a recent update to Google Maps appears to have broken the navigation shortcuts for home and work locations.
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Galaxy Watch 5 series gets October 2022 security update, at least on Verizon models
Samsung is rolling out another update for its latest Wear OS smartwatches, but there’s not much new. The Galaxy Watch 5 series is getting its October 2022 update but only on select models so far.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Watch ‘Charging Cradle’ won’t be too pricey, uses your current charger [Gallery]
Just a couple of weeks ago, we came across a detail-barren listing for a new Galaxy Watch Charging Cradle on Samsung’s website. Now, that cradle has gone live in the UK and is on sale for a measly £20.
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How to reset your Galaxy Watch 5 or 5 Pro and why you might want to
No smartwatch is perfect, and Samsung’s Galaxy Watch line has a track record of random bugs and issues. While fixable on the Galaxy Watch 5, most of these bugs require you to perform a factory reset on the watch, which is straightforward and not as inconvenient as it would be on a phone.
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Galaxy Watch 5 update brings ‘performance improvements’ to cellular models
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 5 has only been on the market for a few weeks, but it’s already getting its second update which brings “performance improvements.”
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Galaxy Watch 5 SOS Mode: How to set it up, and why it doesn’t support 911
Most Android devices with an SOS feature call 911 or emergency services when activated, so does the Galaxy Watch 5 do the same thing? This guide will take you through how it works.
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