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Fenix 6 Series Gets Stable 21.80 Update with Major Fixes
Garmin released software update 21.00 for Fenix 6 series smartwatches in May. It came with plenty of new features, but that didn’t go well for many users. After the installation, users were facing major issues like faster battery draining. Now to fix all those issues, Garmin has rolled out a stable 21.80 firmware update for Fenix 6 series watches. It has fixed all the issues that users complained about in the official forum.
The software is released to tackle all the known issues, and you can see it in the official changelog. There is nothing new in the version but a bunch of fixes for the watches. As per changelog, the problem where “battery in Days” would report 0 in connect IQ report has been fixed.
Here, Garmin tries to say users only see battery decline in Connect IQ graph, but in reality, there wasn’t an issue. The users say a different story about battery issues. In the end, it is good they have fixed it. You can share your battery usage if there is an improvement in this case.
Here is the official changelog for Fenix 6 series watches.
- Fixed an issue where Run/Walk/Idle total time didn’t equal Total Time displayed on watch/Garmin Connect (now all times when totaled should match Total Time).
- Fixed an issue where a user could not delete a Strength workout from the device.
- Fixed an issue with Metronome hotkey not working in the Walk activity.
- Fixed issue in the Jumpmaster activity where the listed elevation data would not properly update.
- Fixed an issue that could prevent the device from booting up properly.
- Fixed a possible crash when completing Strength workouts that didn’t have any rep counting steps.
- Fixed issue where “Battery in Days” would report 0 in Connect IQ apps.
- Other minor improvements and bug fixes.
The firmware update is available to download from the official Garmin forum. Initially, it is available to install on 10% of users. The remaining users will soon receive the update in the coming days.
June 6, 2022
Fossil Gen 6 Wear OS 3 Update will Release by End on June
The Twitter account of Fossil mentions, that the new Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch will receive Wear OS 3 at this month’s end. They have not revealed any exact date but speculated it for June end or early July. Previously, the same team has mentioned the major Wear OS 3 update for Gen 6 will release in the second half. Again it has been claimed that the rollout will begin as per promised. Further, it mentions Fossil Gen 5 will also have the same update later this year.
For Gen 5, the update may release in mid-summer or at the end of summer. We are not sure about the Fossil Gen smartwatch, but we hope Fossil should give it more power and a polished look.
It is almost one year since Wear OS 3 firmware update for Galaxy Watch 4 series. Since then, it is the only device to enjoy all the goodies and exclusive services of Google’s software. The Samsung smartwatches are now having Wear OS 3.5 beta update.
https://twitter.com/Fossil/status/1529442192841908225
Further, many app developers have exclusively launched their apps for Wear OS 3. It is including Strava which has terminated support for Wear OS 2 version. It is good if both Fossil & Google work faster on their software updates.
Along with Fossil watches, Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3 & Pro 3 Ultra will receive Wear OS 3 version later this year. With the next Galaxy Watch 5, Samsung will introduce a new software version or the stable version of the current One UI 4.5 beta version. Samsung may announce it as a Wear OS 4.0 with forward-looking features.

June 6, 2022
Samsung Confirmed Release of One UI 4.1.1 Version
The GoodLock moderator at the Samsung Community site in South Korea has today confirmed the One UI 4.1.1 version. It is another year when Samsung will not release a major One UI update. The moderator has answered a question of users who are facing issues with the Wonderland module. In the answer, he confirmed the fix will come in One UI 4.1.1 firmware. The update may be scheduled to launch in August with the next foldable phones.

The One UI 4.1.1 hints we will see a couple of new features and some changes to the existing features. Last year too, the company released One UI 3.1.1 software for Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3. Later, it was distributed to other Galaxy tablets.
If we go with the last year, then after foldable phones it will only release for selected Galaxy tablets. The other flagship models like Galaxy S21 series, Galaxy S22 series & Galaxy Note 20 series will receive some of its features, but their software versions will not change.
The upcoming One UI 4.1.1 software features will be disclosed in Galaxy Z Fold 4 & Flip 4 smartphones. At this moment, we haven’t received any breaking features, but with time, more leakers will find them.
Currently, Samsung is busy rolling out the One UI 4.1 version for the remaining smartphones. Further, it has conducted One UI Watch 4.5 version for Galaxy Watch 4 series. There is also news Samsung will open the Android 13 One UI 5 beta program in July.
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June 4, 2022
Google’s Contacts App now Supports Galaxy Watch 4
After Google Assistant, another Google app has come to Galaxy Watch 4 series. Google’s Contact app now supports Galaxy Watch 4 series in the latest update. The app is available for other Wear OS smartwatches, and now after a break, it finally comes for Samsung watches. With the Contacts app, users can easily take backup of their phone numbers and synchronize them across all their devices.
The latest version for Watch 4 doesn’t add much value. In this version, you can only download it to synchronize all your smartphone contacts to the smartwatch. If you have previously stored contacts in the Google cloud, then you can sync them to the Galaxy Watch 4. Yes, you can search any contacts using the search option.
Apart from that, for now, there is nothing to discuss. It won’t let you create a new contact, add email, categorize them, or label them. Maybe in the next few updates, Google will add new features to the app. It also does not let you delete or edit existing contacts from the watch.
On the smartphone version, it safely takes backup of all the contacts in your phone, tablets, and computer and stores them in Google account-linked cloud. It is not the only benefit of the Contacts app. You can also sort contacts as per your need and label them.
Google has already announced it will bring more apps and services to the Wear OS 3-based Samsung watches, and the Contact app is one of them. It makes sense that Samsung’s latest smartwatches contribute largely to the Wear OS platform. You can download the Contacts app from Play Store on your Galaxy Watch 4 or paired smartphone.
Source: Play Store
June 3, 2022
Galaxy Watch 5 Series Revealed in Samsung App, no Classic Variant
Along with the One UI Watch 4.5 beta update, Samsung has also upgraded other essential apps. Samsung Health is one of those apps to receive a new beta version. After the installation, the new app version is now revealing a couple of upcoming features. Yesterday, we covered the skin temperature feature spotted in the app. Now, 9to5google has revealed upcoming Galaxy watches have listed in the app. In the finding, Galaxy Watch 5 & Watch 5 Pro have listed the compatible devices.
The unreleased devices have been added before their launch date, which is in July or August. It reveals only two watches when there are supposed to be three. Many sources have previously reported “Classic” variant will be discontinued this year. The rumors might be true as we can’t find a classic model.
We are not sure for now, or later Samsung may add a Classic variant. The previous rumors claimed Samsung will take care of battery life on new watches by placing bigger batteries. The Watch 5 Pro would be packed with 572mAh battery power.
Source: 9to5google
Even the regular model will produce a good amount of juice to run for a day. Another big change would be the lack of touch rotating bezels from the smartwatches. To pack a larger battery, Samsung could leave a rotating bezel behind.
On the next Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, Samsung may use sapphire glass to give a premium feel. As the company has started the One UI Watch 4.5 beta program for Galaxy Watch 4 series, we can see its stable version on the next watches. Samsung may hold the next event for the Watch 5 series at the end of May or in early August.
Source: 9to5google
June 3, 2022
Skin Temperature Feature Spotted in Samsung Health, Coming for Galaxy Watch 5?
Samsung has released the One UI Watch 4.5 beta version for Galaxy Watch 4 series watches. It is now live in the US & South Korea. Many users have installed it on their smartwatch and exploring new features and changes. As there are plenty of new features added in the latest beta, the one feature has surprised us. The most talked-about feature ‘Skin Temperature’ has been spotted in the latest beta software.
Along with firmware, Samsung has also updated the Samsung Health app. After the update, we can see Samsung has included the ‘Skin temperature during sleep’ function in the list. The company has changed the overall UI of the app, and now all the essential functions have listed on the main screen.
In the list, you can clearly see skin temperature monitoring (see the highlighted area in the shared image) in Samsung Health. It reads as “Skin Temperature during sleep.”
Also below the function, it gives advice “A light may flash on the back of the watch during measurement.” It indicates Samsung is working on the feature, and we can see it in the upcoming Galaxy Watch.
Even though it has appeared in the Samsung health app for Galaxy Watch 4, it may not be for the current watch. For now, it is not working as it requires the necessary sensor in the smartwatch. As per previous sources, the company may launch it on Galaxy Watch 5 watches.
June 2, 2022
Smart Widgets Function Comes to Galaxy Z Fold 2 in June Update
Samsung is one by one releasing its smart widgets function to foldable phones. After successfully installing it on newer Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3 devices, it is now coming for the previous Galaxy Z Fold 2. First, it was introduced on Galaxy S22 series and then launched for other flagship models. On your foldable device, the function will save space on the home screen and receives contextual information.
In this version, the settings related to ‘Apps from Unknown Sources’ have been improved. Since last week, Samsung is also rolling out this new setting to its major devices. As we covered, it has been installed on Galaxy Z Fold 3, Flip 3, Galaxy S21 series, Note 20 series, and Galaxy S20 series smartphones.
The added App-related settings let you control malicious apps by blocking them. Also, users can select the ‘Disallow All’ option to get rid of all the listed malicious apps. Further, it has fixed known bugs to improve user experience.
The latest software also brings a June security patch to the Galaxy Z Fold 2. The previous June update has been rolled out for Galaxy Tab S7 series and Galaxy S21 series devices. The firmware is available to download in South Korea, and it will soon cover other countries.
You can identify the new version with the F916NKSU1FVE9 sequence number. It is 1.2GB in size, so I recommend you download it on a Wi-Fi network. To check for a new update, go to Settings – Software Update, and tap on Download & install option.
June 2, 2022
One UI Watch 4.5 Beta for Galaxy Watch 4 Now Live
After adopting the Wear OS platform for its Galaxy Watches, Samsung has done a tremendous job. It has regularly updated Galaxy Watch 4 with new features and apps. Now, to take it one step further, Samsung has started rolling out the One UI Watch 4.5 beta version for Galaxy Watch 4 series. In the latest version, users can test new features before the others. The rollout is now started in the US & South Korea, and users can download it from Watch 4 Beta plugin.
The new beta has added fresh New Duo Edge/Box complications. It has also upgraded existing watch faces such as adding Dial, Index, adding background animals, characters, and colors. Now users can use dual SIM on their watch and notice a new UI in the contact section.
For the Notifications, it added Agif support. Users can now play Agifs on their watch when they receive them in incoming messages. The alarm setting has added date, alarm name, snooze, and more options.
The Samsung keyboard now supports in QWERTY layout to match with Gboard and other keypads. The keyboard also improved with handwriting, voice input, and gestures. Further, it has integrated the keyboard that supports STT & scribbles features.
In more support, it shows the additional information about apps like Gmail notification account name and group name or sender name in messaging apps. Further, the single Unicode emoticon will enlarge in the notification body.
Install the latest One UI Watch 4.5 beta on your watch, use it, and send errors to Samsung, so developers can fix them. With the beta firmware, Samsung may be preparing itself for Galaxy Watch 5 series launch. There is no official date for a stable version, but we could see it along with Galaxy Watch 5 series.
The update is now live in South Korea with the R8**XXU1ZVE7 firmware version, and it weighs 796MB in size. The One UI 4.5 beta version will roll out in the US in a matter of time.
June 2, 2022
Watch 4 Beta Plugin Available to Download Ahead of Beta Opening
Samsung will tomorrow open the One UI Watch beta testing program for Galaxy Watch 4 series. Initially, it will open in South Korea and possibly at the same time in the US. As per the announcement, it will start recruiting Galaxy Watch 4 & Watch 4 Classic users from June 2 in South Korea. Now, just before beta recruitment, Samsung has released the official Watch 4 Beta Plugin in the home country. It is an essential app for Galaxy Watch 4 to enter into the program.
The company has already mentioned that to participate in the One UI Watch beta, users have to first install the Watch 4 Plugin app from the Galaxy Store. It is now available to download in South Korea, but right now, it doesn’t allow you to update the beta version.
The first beta version will be sequentially distributed to users. It means, Samsung will activate the beta firmware link tomorrow in South Korea & possibly in the US (not sure). There is no confirmation about how many seats are available in the first batch.
Some users in South Korea have successfully installed Watch 4 Beta plugin on their Samsung smartphones. And they have confirmed that the beta update link is not yet available to install.
For a reminder, the One UI Watch beta program is only supported on Galaxy Watch 4 & Watch 4 Classic. Also, to participate in this program, you should have a Samsung smartphone. To get ready, you should sign up for the Samsung Members app and register for the program. All the new features and changes in the latest beta will come to light when Samsung starts rolling out it.
June 1, 2022
Galaxy Z Flip 3 Gets Smart Widget Function
Samsung has now brought the smart widget function to Galaxy Z Flip 3 foldable phone. Last week, it was successfully released for Galaxy Z Fold 3 smartphone, and now another device received it. The smart widget function is already available for flagship Galaxy S21, Galaxy S22 & Galaxy Note 20 series devices. As Galaxy Note_Fold in charge said, it rolled out just before June for both foldable phones. It is a useful feature for most of the users, so they were curious about its release date.
The smart widget will gather all essential widgets in one place to utilize screen space. It shows context-sensitive information on the front which matters to you.
To install the smart widget on Galaxy Z Flip 3, press & hold on the wallpaper screen. It will show you the Widget selection option on the below side. Open the Widget section, and here, you can select the smart widget option.
Along with it, Samsung brings extra security to Flip 3 in the Apps from Unknow Source section. It added to disallow all apps which have been silently downloaded on the device. It will secure the device and block unwanted malicious apps.
The firmware update F711NKSU2CVEE for Galaxy Z Flip 3 rolling out in South Korea. It will soon release in other regions.
May 31, 2022
TikTok App Optimized for Galaxy Z Fold 2 & Fold 3
TikTok has finally optimized for Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 2 & Fold 3 foldable phones. It is a famous short video-sharing app in many countries. Users watch hours of video content on their smartphones, tablets, or other supported devices. Though it works with all smartphones, it was previously not optimized for foldable phones, resulting in a poor experience. After long waiting, now users can browse TikTok videos for a better viewing experience.
The foldable phones have a different screen aspect ratio than other smartphones. It is the reason, app developers have to build their apps specifically for these devices. Many apps & games in the Play Store have been curated for the Samsung Z series, and now TikTok is one of them.
After the app update, users will notice a changed UI for the foldable screen, perfect aspect ratio, and other information and Settings will be shown on the display. Some users say the app is not well optimized for the devices, and the developers need to work on it.
As per users, the app doesn’t have a perfect ratio in some videos. The captions and subtitles on some videos are still spilled off the edges of the screen. It is an early stage, so developers might work on it in the upcoming app updates.
The new app version of the TikTok app is available to install in the Play Store for Galaxy Z Fold 2 & Fold 3. The app is not optimized for first-gen Galaxy Fold, Z Flip & Flip 3 smartphones. On these remaining devices, you will experience the regular TikTok app, which is available for other Samsung smartphones and tablets.
May 31, 2022
Galaxy Z Fold 4 Specifications Leak, Major Upgrade Ahead
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3 are two of the most-selling foldable phones on the market. Samsung’s foldable phones including Z Fold 2 cover the mass market with all the shares. These phones are getting years old now, and the users want new devices. It is time for a new foldable phone to come, and that’s where Galaxy Z Fold 4 arises in the rumor mill. The tipster Yogesh (@heyitsyogesh) with a good record leaked entire specifications of the upcoming phone.
The tipster claims a 7.6-inch super AMOLED display inside and a 6.2-inch same cover display. It boosts screen resolution with a QXGA+ display and a 120Hz refresh rate. The flagship model will have 12GB/16GB RAM and 256GB/512GB internal storage options.
There is a slight improvement in the Qualcomm processor. The powerful device will be packed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. We need to see how the upgraded chipset will impact daily use. The Android 12-based One UI 4.1 or One UI 4.1.1 version will for sure run the device.
As per a source, it will give a 16MP under-display selfie camera inside and a 10MP selfie camera outside. The primary camera reportedly comes with a 50MP camera, 12MP ultra-wide camera, and 12MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom.
To run this monster-powered phone, Samsung may put a 4400mAh battery inside the body. It will also support 25W fast charging support as reported by many tipsters. The launch date for Galaxy Z Fold 4 is in August this year. At the same event, we could see Galaxy Watch 5 series and the next Galaxy Buds gadgets.
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May 30, 2022
Next Galaxy S22 Camera Update will Improve Night Photography
The latest Galaxy S22 series offers one of the best camera sensors on the market. Especially, Galaxy S22 Ultra with its 108MP camera produces quality pictures. Even with the advanced camera setup, there are still some areas where Samsung needs to work. Many users have complained about it, and Samsung had promised to fix them. Now, as per the words of Camera In Charge, the company will soon release a new software update to solve those issues.
In the latest post, Camera in Charge has answered the unsatisfied user and told him that the improvement update will launch soon. The key area where Samsung has come up with a fix is low light photography in the absence of light.
Galaxy S22 camera takes good quality pictures at night, but when there is a light. Now, Samsung will focus on night photography in extremely low light conditions to get detailed pictures without getting noise.
Further, the camera shutter lag will be taken care of in the new firmware. Samsung’s new phones have packed with mighty Qualcomm processor, but still, some users face camera shutter lags.
Finally, the official person said it will review all the features shared by users and they will work on them. By launching the Expert RAW app, the company has already improved many functions and fixed many issues. Still, there is work to be done in many areas in the default camera app. The next software update for Galaxy S22, S22+ & S22 Ultra will release somewhere in June.
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May 30, 2022
Google Assistant on Galaxy Watch 4 Causes Major Issues
Last week, Samsung & Google brought Google Assistant features to Galaxy Watch 4 series. It is now available in more than 10 countries. It is a good function, and users always wanted it since the announcement of Wear OS 3 for the Galaxy Watch. Though it is a good feature, now some users are complaining about various issues with it. Initially, many users claimed it is not working with their watches, but when it does, it creates several other problems.
The users on Reddit complained that after the installation of Assistant they were forced to disconnect from paired smartphones. Moreover, the hot word ‘OK Google’ is not working for many users, and some users only use it after some tries.
The faster battery drainage issue is common in all these complainers. Almost all users get poor battery life after the installation of Google Assistant. The Google apps & services are always power-hungry, but Assistant could be one step ahead in the race.
Further, users have to forcefully reset their smartwatch to pair it with a smartphone. The issue is with both Samsung & non-Samsung phones, confirms users. It is not good, because after resetting the Galaxy Watch 4, users have to lose their personal data.
There is no official confirmation from Samsung or Google about the issues. Google should update Google Assistant to fix these major problems. Are you facing the same issues with your Galaxy Watch 4 or Watch 4 Classic?
May 30, 2022
Expert RAW App Now Supports Galaxy Z Fold 3
Samsung has expanded the Expert RAW app for foldable phones in the latest app update. The mighty Galaxy Z Fold 3 is the first device in the foldable family to get the camera app. Previously, the support has extended to Galaxy S21 Ultra, but not its other brothers Galaxy S21 & S21+. It was first launched for the Galaxy S22, S22+ & S22 Ultra devices. With the compatibility of Galaxy Z Fold 3, it adds new members to the pro-grade app.
The latest app version 1.0.02.6 brings all the new camera features that we have seen on S21 Ultra. Along with new device support, it enhanced other features in the app. It will not take faster images in low-light visibility with its improved faster image processing.
As per the changelog, image quality has been improved in various scenes. It means while taking images in different conditions, you will see a slight improvement in the picture quality. All the other features with supporting modes are available in the app.
The app still has to come for Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphones. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is not on the list to get support. It will soon release for Z Flip 3 in June.
The new Expert RAW app version is available to download from Galaxy Store. The rollout has begun in all the major countries.
May 28, 2022
Smart Widget Comes to Foldable Phones with Z Fold 3
Samsung has introduced the Smart Widget feature with Galaxy S22 series devices. With One UI 4.1 update, it has been released for most of the flagship models including the Galaxy S21. The One uI 4.1 version was also distributed to Galaxy foldable phones, but they missed the features. When asked by an official member, he had confirmed to release in the June update. Now, Samsung is rolling out a new function to Galaxy Z Fold 3 in the latest firmware version.
The smart widget function on the devive will combine useful widgets in a single format to save space and display context-sensitive information. Along with it, Samsung added new settings to the ‘Apps from Unknown Sources’ feature. Users can disallow all third-party apps which could be malicious. The vibrating sound has also been added in the Sound & vibration section.
Finally, it has enhanced the overall quality of the device by squashing minor bugs. The new software F926NKSU1CVEE is currently rolling out in South Korea will reach soon other countries. It will also bring this function to other foldable phones including Z Fold 2 & Flip 3 in the coming days.
May 26, 2022