Update (July 24): Garmin has upgraded the Alpha version 22.75 to the latest 22.76 version. In the same week, it is the second update for a Fenix 6 series. As we have looked closely, there is no change in both changelogs. Garmin has only changed the wording of the feature list in the changelog. Tt could mean, the company has solved some known issues but didn’t mention them in the list. Download the newest version, and notify us, if you find any other changes in the Alpha 22.76 update.
Garmin has dispatched a new alpha software update for the Fenix 6 series smartwatches. The Alpha 22.75 version is now rolling out for previous generation Fenix 6 watches. Two weeks ago, the company released minor 22.74 firmware, but that didn’t bring any new features or changes. The latest alpha version on the other hand comes with new features and some improvements. According to the changelog, it gets a new Acute Load graph, which you can use from the training status widget.
Further, the Training status widget now displays training status, HRV, and as I said earlier Acute Load data. Also, it has improved race time predictions on smartwatches. In the fixes, it has taken care of sudden crashing in the sleep widget. Finally, there are several fixes to the known bugs and errors.
Here is the list of the full Alpha 22.75 firmware changelog.
Added major update to Training Status widget. The main widget now displays Training Status, HRV, and Acute Load data. The widget also contains its own glance view containing Acute Load, Load Focus, VO2 Max, Recovery, Heat Acclimation, and Altitude Acclimation data.
Added a new Acute Load graph, which can be accessed via the updated Training Status widget.
Improved race time predictions
Fixed a potential issue where random text would be displayed on InReach messaging.
Fixed an issue on the Xero widget that would be unable to acquire GPS.
Fixed inability to launch Reference Point from power controls while in an activity.
Fixed a potential crash on the Sleep Widget.
Various other bug fixes and improvements
It is an alpha version, so you have to manually download it using a computer. The update is available for Fenix 6, 6s, 6 Pro, 6s Pro & Gx smartwatches.
In the latest Alpha 9.22 firmware version, Garmin has pushed plenty of new features to the Epix Gen 2. The main highlight of the new update is its HRV status function that rolled out for the watch. The HRV or heart rate variability function first appeared on Forerunner 955 & 255 watches. Now, Garmin is bringing it to all its new as well as previous flagship models. After Fenix 6 series, Marq series, and Fenix 7 series, the HRV status feature comes to Epix Gen 2.
The HRV status has stuck to the main page, so it becomes easy to access it. The function also has added to the training readiness and training status to know your body before and after the exercises. The new heart rate variability access will change how your body handles different things throughout the day.
Along with it, the Alpha 9.22 update brings a trophy to inspire you at the end of racing. You can now reorder stocks in the Stock widgets and adjust the terrain option to Cycling Power Guides. The Cycling Power Guide support has also debuted with this new firmware.
Further, the sleep score page is now in the sleep widget, which should have already been there. The fixes, it has solved Connect IQ watch faces issue, where the face will not show low brightness in power-saving mode. Garmin has also improved fonts on the acute load page and automatic altimeter calibration.
Finally, Garmin on Epix Gen 2 has added new features, fixed a couple of widgets & services, and improved essential settings. The new Alpha 9.22 firmware update is now available to download using your computer.
In today’s latest Alpha 9.12 firmware update, Garmin has brought the HRV status feature to the Instinct 2 & Instinct 2s watches. The HRV status feature first appeared on Garmin Forerunner 955 smartwatch, and later it came to other flagship smartwatches. It has been introduced in the alpha version, and soon, you will see it in a stable version if you want to skip the alpha update.
Most users these days are talking about HRV status because it helps users to track heart rate variability values at night while they sleep. From the HRV value, the watch will later tell you how your body is handling everything from exercises, training load, and recovery time.
Apart from it, the company has added Training Status 2.0 and activity categorization to the add app list. Finally, Garmin has fixed issues with some of its workout activities and other functions.
This week, the HRV status feature has launched for Fenix 7 series, Fenix 6 series, Marq series, and Epix Gen 2 watches in their latest Alpha updates. The function on Garmin Instinct 2 & Instinct 2s will help users to know better about their health.
Here is the full changelog mentioned on the Garmin forum.
– Added Training Status 2.0.
– Added Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Status.
– Added activity categorization to the add app list.
– Fixed an issue causing solar settings to display in Connect for non-solar watches.
– Fixed an issue preventing the device from acquiring GPS while in the Xero widget.
– Fixes an issue causing pulse ox to stay disabled after night vision mode is turned off.
– Fixes an issue causing the lap summary page for yoga and pilates to show & an invalid time.
The previous Alpha 9.15 firmware was released to tackle most of the issues on the smartwatch and to improve existing features. Now, Garmin has released major Alpha 9.22 firmware update for Fenix 7 series smartwatches. The new alpha version brings plenty of new features that will later reflect in a stable version. The list of the changelog is huge and you can understand with the jump from the 9.15 to 9.22 version.
As per the changelog, Garmin has added a total of 27 new features & changes to the watches. It mentions adding a trophy to be displayed when you win a race, and now you can reorder stocks from the widget. In the cycling power guides, users can now see the effort page, adjust gear weight, and adjust terrain options.
There is now a course map preview and course elevation page on the primary race widget. Further, it has added the main page to the HRV status widget and added HRV status to training readiness and training status.
The whole list for alpha 9.22 changelog has given below.
– Added a trophy to be displayed after completing a race.
– Added ability to adjust gear weight for cycling power guides.
– Added the ability to reorder stocks in the stock widget.
– Added adjust terrain option to cycling power guides.
– Added confirmation page after completing a race.
– Added course directional arrows to course lines on the map.
– Added course elevation page to Primary Race widget.
– Added course map preview to Race Widget.
– Added Cycling Power Guide support.
– Added Effort page to cycling power guides.
– Added follow a course and PacePro selection to the Primary Race widget.
– Added Heat Acclimation history page to Training Status.
– Added HRV Status to Training Readiness and Training Status.
– Added Load Focus access to Primary Running events.
– Added the main page to HRV Status Widget.
– Added Move/Copy prompt for adding individual glances to a Glance folder.
– Added option to adjust rider position to Cycling Power Guides.
– Added option to copy Glances back to the list if a folder is deleted.
– Added options menu to Primary Race widget.
– Added Plan Overview page to Daily Suggested Workouts.
– Added Sleep Score history page to Sleep widget.
– Added support for custom race icons in the Primary Race and Race Calendar widgets.
– Added support for the ‘Software Update Check via Wifi’ to now be accessible via Garmin Connect Mobile.
– Added ‘swipe to delete’ support to the Stocks widget.
– Added text marquee to Primary Race widget.
– Added the ability to adjust power guide effort.
– Added the ability to view specific splits within a power guide.
– Fixed HRV Status highlighting incorrect unbalanced section in the widget glance.
– Fixed HRV Status when in a glance folder.
– Fixed inconsistent VO2 Max value between the widget glance and Training Status.
– Fixed incorrect Load item in Training Readiness.
– Fixed issue causing Connect IQ watch faces to be stuck in their high power mode after palm touching to get back to the watch face.
Samsung has released new app updates to encounter the issue with the Galaxy Wearable app and its plugins. In the recent app version, most of the users running these plugins were having trouble opening the app. The users were continuously getting runtime errors and the plugins were crashing. After huge complaints from the customers, the Galaxy Wearable Manager in South Korea made a word to release new fixed app versions.
As reported by SamMobile, Samsung has rolled out the update for Galaxy Watch Manager plugins. Till now, it has updated plugins for Galaxy Watch 4 series, Galaxy Watch 3 & Galaxy Watch Active 2 smartwatches.
The Galaxy Watch 4 is Wear OS 3-based watch, and the others are running on Tizen OS. All the smartwatches including the first Galaxy Watch Active have this issue, though the update for it may take some time.
The app version 2.2.11.22071151 has been released for Galaxy Watch 4 Plugin and the version 2.2.09.22071141N for Galaxy Watch 3 Plugin. The Active 2 has received the 2.2.08.22071151 app version. SamMobile says Active 2 also received version 2.2.08.22071141N on the same day.
Samsung still has to update plugins for Galaxy earbuds. The earbuds also have this problem, but there is no word on their new versions. If you are having the same runtime error, then install the new app versions.
Galaxy Watch 5 series support pages appeared on the Samsung website. Now, ahead of launch, the company has listed its upcoming Galaxy wearable devices in the Galaxy Wearable app. In the new finding, we have discovered Galaxy Buds2 Pro has now been listed in the pairing app. Further, thanks to the user in South Korea, who shares that he has also discovered both Galaxy Watch 5 & Buds2 Pro in the app.
Thanks to Samsung, which has broken the Galaxy Wearable app in a recent app update. It is the reason most of the users including me have to reinstall the app and pair the devices. And that’s where users including me found new wearables listed in the app.
It is a sign that Samsung is near to launching its next wearable devices at the August launch event. The Galaxy Watch 5 & Watch 5 Pro has already been found in the Samsung Health Beta app. Now, for the first time, we have seen Galaxy Buds2 Pro get revealed in the official app.
The picture shared by the user only shows Galaxy Watch 5 smartwatch, though there is also Watch 5 Pro, which might take some time to appear in the pairing app. Unfortunately, there won’t be a Classic variant this year with its iconic touch rotating bezel.
As per the report, Galaxy Watch 5 series will be announced at the August event along with the next foldable devices. For the Buds 2 Pro, some tipsters claim it might get launched at the end of July. As we are heading towards the month-end, we will know for sure.
The upcoming Galaxy Watch 5 series smartwatches have finally received their support pages on the official website. It is again one more step in the launching of the next Samsung smartwatches. These are necessary pages to display all the specifications, images, support videos, key features, buying links, and legal links. For now, the pages are not showing any information about the watches. When Samsung will announce the products, then these pages will go live for end users.
The pages have initially spotted by tipster Roland Quandt in the Norway, Netherlands, and Denmark regions. The spotted device models are SM-R905F, SM-R915F & SM-R925F numbers. Yes, this year, the company will only unveil three models on the market.
These model numbers have been assigned to Galaxy Watch 5 40mm, Galaxy Watch 5 44mm, and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro watches, respectively. These smartwatches could be non-LTE or LTE models, but not sure for now.
Galaxy Watch 5 series will unveil on August 10 along with other Galaxy Z Fold 4, Flip 4 & Buds Pro 2 devices. The pricing for the models will start from $300 for a smaller 40mm non-LTE model, and goes up to $540 for Watch 5 Pro LTE model.
At a glance, the next Samsung watches will have Skin temperature, Wear OS 3.5 version, the new Pro model, and lack of touch rotating bezel. There is no Classic model for this year in the Samsung event.
In the latest update for Galaxy Wearable and Galaxy Watch4 Manager, Samsung has broken the apps. The updates for both essential apps have gone wrong, and now, Galaxy Wearable stopped working. Two days ago, the company has released a 2.2.49.22062261 update for Galaxy Wearable app. Unfortunately, the new version went wrong, and now it is not responding. The same issue has occurred for beta users, but later Samsung fixed it by releasing new version.
Now, after the plugin, the users who have not participated in the beta program are raising an issue with the Galaxy Wearable app. Many users on social media and Samsung forum have complained that the app has now stopped working.
We have also experienced it with our phone, and still, the pairing app is not responding. Samsung has acknowledged the issue with the Watch 4 Manager app and sent the latest version 2.2.11.22.063011 to tackle the problem. The issue with Galaxy Wearable is that it is not allowing users to open the app to make changes as mentioned by the company.
Hello, customer. We apologize for the inconvenience. Not allowing the “Nearby Devices” permission was a problem. Please run the Galaxy Wearable app and allow “Nearby Devices” permission before use. We will fix the problem and update it as soon as possible. If any other problem occurs, please send the log so we can quickly analyze the cause of the problem.
Samsung still has to release a fixed update for the Galaxy Wearable app in other countries where it hasn’t conducted a beta program. It may send a new version when they solved the problem.
Just after releasing 3D renders & images of the Galaxy Watch 5 series, a leaker has now revealed Galaxy Buds Pro 2. The same leaker 91Mobiles is behind this successful leak, which has offered us 3D renders and official images. Samsung decided to go with a name after its Pro earbuds, and that’s where we knew both will have some similarities. At least for now, we can confirm both carry the same design if we go with these images.
The main difference highlighted in the render is a panel on the top of each bud, which hints there will be a new sensor. It is difficult to speculate what is new Samsung is bringing to the new sensor. It could be a new feature or changes in the internal part.
The leaked images show three main color options for the buds. It may come with Bora purple, graphite, and white color options. Of course, there will be more colors from Samsung, when it enters the market.
The case looks similar to the Galaxy Buds 2 and it has a charging status LED on the front as well as a Type-C port for charging. The earbuds as usual have a microphone, speakers, a water-resistant tag, and many sensors.
Rumors claim bigger battery life on the Galaxy Buds Pro 2 for both earbuds and charging case. Further, we can expect better sound quality, more features, and a bigger battery from the next buds. According to the report, Buds Pro 2 may announce it in the August event or at the end of July.
Samsung has announced to release of a new update for the Expert RAW app. In the new version, the company is going to bring two new essential features to the app. Along with the new upcoming app update, Camera Manager has stated Expert RAW for the older devices has been delayed to September. The remaining devices are Galaxy S20 Ultra, Note 20 Ultra & Galaxy Z Fold 2. Previously, it was supposed to release in the first half, but now it has been delayed.
Coming back to the Expert RAW app, users can save their camera setting values (custom preset). Also, they can save the setting to use in the next shots. With this change, users don’t have to change the setting every time they take photos as they can save their favorite settings.
Further, the app will let you save captured photos in either one RAW & JPEG format. Now, users can choose manually in which format they want to save the image. Users can only save images in JPEG or RAW or both formats.
Camera Manager says they have added these new changes after they heard users in the Samsung Members app. Also, in the separate post, he mentioned bringing many features in future updates.
As per the announcement, the latest Expert RAW update will soon dispatch for supported smartphones. If you are using Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy S21 Ultra & Galaxy Z Fold 3, then check for the new app update. The users of Galaxy S20 Ultra, Note 20 Ultra & Fold 2 may have to wait a few more months to receive the app.
At the end of last month, Garmin launched the alpha version 9.14 to the Fenix 7 series & Epix 2 smartwatches. Now, in the new month, Garmin is releasing an alpha 9.15 firmware update for both these watches. The changelog mentions, four newly added features. The software has added a race calendar and HRV Status widget glance. Further, users can now download the software updates manually using Wi-Fi from the Software update menu.
The ability to notify users of their next race has been added to workouts. The two improvements have also come to Training status and the What’s New page view. Along with this, the software has fixed the majority of features on the Fenix 7 series & Epix Gen 2. It has been fixed Glance folder, UI issue with workout list subtitles, potential shutdown in stocks widget glance, and many more.
You can read the changelog in the new Alpha 9.15 version for Fenix 7 series & Epix 2.
– Improvements made to Training Status – Improvements made to the What’s New page UI – Added Race Calendar widget glance – Added HRV Status widget glance – Added the ability to manually update software via Wi-Fi to the software update menu – Added a notification for the user when their suggested workouts have been updated to prepare for a race – Fixed UI issues with glance folders – Fixed a UI issue with workout list subtitles – Fixed potential shutdown in stocks widget glance – Fixes and improvements made to Training Readiness – Fixed some UI issues with the Stocks widget glance – Fixed potential intermittent shutdown on solar models – Fixed potential incorrect icon usage in some data fields – Fixed issue with European stocks in the stocks widget glance – Fixed issue with the stock closing price in the stocks widget glance – Fixes and improvements made to the Primary Race widget glance – Fixed UI issue with training readiness bar colors in the glance – Fixed UI issue with custom workout list when training is paused – Fixed potential shutdown with body battery graph on the watch face – Fixed stocks app not persisting tickers after a power cycle of the device – Fixed an issue where GCM could show 0 instead of 12 am in sleep window settings – Fixed an issue where using a Hot Key to open Timer from the Spotify library would return to an empty screen
The new Garmin Forerunner 955 & 955 Solar smartwatches are receiving their first software updates. It is a stable version for both watches and comes with some improvements. The software version 11.12 has been released and it is available for the first 10% of users. It is the first update for new watches but doesn’t add any new features as the company did with Epix Gen 2, Fenix 6 series & Fenix 7 series.
As we can see in the changelog, it only mentions bug fixes and function improvements. The first improvement has come to touch handling. We have heard an issue in this particular area from the users, and Garmin has decided to enhance it.
Furthermore, it has enhanced data screen drawing and audio dialect selection features. The company has addressed issues with cycling VO2 Max values. The problem with the VO2 Max value also appeared on Fenix 6 & Fenix 7 smartwatches in the previous version.
As per the company, it has fixed the problem with the backlight setting after sunlight. Finally, there are general bug fixes and system stability in the current version.
All the Garmin Forerunner 955 & Forerunner 955 Solar users can avail this software update. To install the new version, open Garmin Express or Garmin Connect Mobile app on both iOS And Android smartphones. It is released sequentially, and today released for the first 10% of users.
Update (04 July): Again Xiaomi took the time to release new software for the fifth generation tracker. It is now releasing firmware version V1.0.2.76 for the Mi Smart Band 5 in major countries. The last update for Band 5 was released at the end of August 2021. It means almost after a year, the company released a new version. As changelog only mentions fixing some bugs, we can’t expect anything new in the update. For better performance, install new software on your smart band.
Update (30/08): After a long gap, Xiaomi’s fifth-gen Mi Band 5 is getting a new firmware version. The latest software comes with firmware version V1.0.2.66 to the wristband. With the latest piece of code, the company has enhanced the user interface which is smooth & faster in loading. As per some users, you can see menus & functions load much faster.
It doesn’t bring any new functionality to the activity tracker. To check for the latest update, make sure you are on the latest Mi Fit app version. Later, you will get notified on your smart tracker.
Original News: Xiaomi is now releasing the latest version of the tracker in all the major countries. The new version identified as V1.0.2.46 now rolls out to provide more stability and to improve the overall quality of the Mi Band. The changelog doesn’t reveal anything about the new version, so we have to dig more into the Mi Fit features or the tracker. The last version with major changes had dispatched with REM sleep and camera remote control features, but this one is not the major one.
As per the leaked source code & the data from other sources, Xiaomi will soon launch a new body temperature function to measure it and compare it with other external devices. It says the features will not only available for Mi Band 5 but also for Mi Band 2, Mi Band 3, Mi Band 4 & Amazfit Band 5. At this point, we don’t have too much information about the major changes in the upcoming firmware, so we have to wait a while for its dispatch.
To get the V1.0.2.46 update, you have to install the Mi Fit app to the newer 4.8.0 app version. Later, open the Mi Fit app, go to your Xiaomi band, and then head to Check for Updates. The new firmware version is available to install in major countries including the US, the UK, India, and many other countries.
Camera-related features and camera performance on Galaxy devices are among the topics that are most discussed by users. Many users don’t understand camera features, or they are not getting satisfactory results as the company promised in its ads. We also see complaints raised by users on Samsung Members, Reddit, Facebook, Twitter, or in their service centers. Now, looks like after getting so many complaints, Samsung has decided to introduce a new service Camcyclopedia.
Yes, in the Galaxy Camera Workshop event, which was recently held in South Korea, Samsung announced about new service. As it is named the Camcyclopedia, it will be dedicated to camera-related questions, answers, feedback, tips, and other announcements.
A user who participated in the Galaxy Camera Workshop mentions that the new service will guide users on how to get the most from their camera as well as support them when they face issues.
Here is what he says about the new service,
We are seeing a lot of opinions from many people, so if you let us know about camera-related feature suggestions or error colors through Samsung Members, it will be helpful for the staff to check and review.
In addition, it is said that CamCyclopedia will be launched with the purpose of Galaxy Camera Wikipedia so that many users can ask questions about the camera and understand the camera more easily.
He further added that Samsung has promised to improve camera quality and its related features. It will also enhance the features of the Expert RAW app in upcoming updates. Finally, he said, Samsung has showcased progress and development of unreleased products, which could be upcoming foldable phones or Galaxy S23 Ultra.
It is not revealed when Samsung will launch the new Camcyclopedia. After launching, the service will be part of the Samsung Members app.
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Samsung is now releasing the third One UI 4.5 beta update for Galaxy Watch 4 series. Like the second beta update, it also focuses on various bug fixes and improvements. As per the changelog, it has fixed the tile backup and restore problem in the watch face GUI section. It also mentions improving the system UI crash problem when pushing Home button during scrolling. It could mean some users on the previous version were facing this issue.
In the update, the Alarm, Stopwatch, Timer, and World View services have also been enhanced for better usability. In exercises, the bicycle activity will see enhancements, and also users will notice an improvement in automatic exercise performance.
Below is the detailed changelog for the new beta version.
-Improving Watchface GUI
-Fixed restore problem after Tile backup
-Fixed the SysUI crash problem when pushing the Home button during scrolling
-Fixed Music Bixby malfunction problem
-Improving wearing detection accuracy
-Improving the usability of Alarm, Stopwatch, Timer, and World Clock
-Stabilizing touch performance
-Improving power consumption caused by Buds auto-switch communication
-Improving the performance of automatic exercise
-Improving recognition rate of Wrist up when bicycle exercise
-Fixed BT connection problem when running gallery app
-Other improvements are applied
To install the new One UI 4.5 beta version, first, you have to update Watch 4 Beta Plugin to the new 2.2.11.22.063011 app version. The new firmware version R8**XXU1ZVFA is now released in the US & South Korea for Galaxy Watch 4 & Watch 4 Classic.
The next Galaxy Watch 5 & Watch 5 Pro will run on the One UI Watch 4.5 version, and we don’t doubt it. Currently, Samsung held One UI 4.5 beta update based on Wear OS 3.5 for Galaxy Watch 4 series. It has recently sent a second installment of the beta firmware with many bug fixes. Now, the leaker has revealed what the final version will look like and what it will offer. The tipster @EvLeaks has shared the images on its Twitter page.
The images prove with the new software, Samsung has made its watches more advanced. It has cared about every detail and offered new features. The watch faces will show more options on the first screen. It will show weather, activities, heart rate, and compass details.
It is now possible to switch SIMs from the smartwatch. The LTE variant users will really find it useful to switch between SIM 1 & SIM 2. A QWERTY keyboard from Samsung has finally arrived on Galaxy Watch. Till now, users were rely on Google GBoard & other third-party keyboard apps.
In the keyboard section, it has become easy to give input with handwriting and dictation. In other improvements, Samsung has given its best to audio enhancement and color correction features. There are also some other minor changes we will see in the next update.
Some of the images shared by leaker are in longer screenshots. It could mean that Samsung may also allow longer screenshots on the watch like on Galaxy Watch 3. The final version of One UI 4.5 version will release with Galaxy Watch 5 series.
