Tag: Fossil Gen 6

Fossil may have Again Postponed Wear OS 3.0 Release Date
Since the second half of 2021, Fossil has been promising users to release the latest Wear OS 3.0 update for its smartwatches. At launching, it first made a word to distribute Google’s latest software in early 2022. When we entered the new year, then the official person answered later in mid-2022. Earlier this month, when a Twitter user asked about the actual release date, the company replied that the update will dispatch at June end or early July.
Now, the irony is Fossil has suddenly deleted all the answers from its Twitter account. We don’t know when the official person has deleted all the tweets related to the upcoming Wear OS 3 version, but you will not find any of them.
In the answer, the Fossil team had officially confirmed the major update will roll out at the end of June or early July. It means the release would have happened in the next two to three weeks. Now disappearing tweets raise many questions. Has the company again postponed the release date?
Source: Fossil (Deleted)
In the tweet, Fossil also claimed to bring new software to the previous Fossil Gen 5 series. Now, when there is a doubt about Gen 6, then for sure, previous watches have to wait a little longer if the company has planned to release a new version for Gen 5.
We have already said, it is not the first time company pushed it to later dates. It is almost one year for Fossil Gen 6 in the market, and still, it is running on Wear OS 2.x software. On the other hand, Galaxy Watch 4 series is preparing itself for the big Wear OS 3.5-based One UI 4.5 update.
June 17, 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
Wear OS 3 is Not Coming Soon for Fossil Watches
The latest version for Wear OS had announced along with Galaxy Watch 4 duo. Since then, it is the only smartwatch that is enjoying all the goodies of new software. After the complaints of users of Wear OS-based watches, Google announced the update for other watches will come in 2022. As per the official schedule of Fossil & Mobvoi, the Wear OS 3 should have launched in early 2022. Now, it looks like, it was just an advertising stunt. The new statement from Fossil confirms the new version will not be coming soon for the Fossil watches.
In the response, the official Twitter handler of Fossil stated that Wear OS 3 update for Fossil Gen 6 & Gen 5 will launch in the mid to second half of 2022. The irony is Gen 6 & Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra have launched in 2021, still, they are running on the previous Wear OS 2 version. You can read what the official team has to say about the next update.
Hi! Eligible Wear OS smartwatches will have the option to opt-in and upgrade their devices to Wear OS 3 starting in the mid to second half of 2022.
The delay could be also related to Google’s Pixel Watch. For sure, the next Google or Fitbit watch will run on Wear OS 3 version, and Google don’t want to let other players steal the show. After the launch of the Pixel Watch or Fitbit Watch, other watches will get a new version. For a reminder, Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4 & Watch 4 Classic are now running on Wear OS 3.2 version. Samsung has even added some exclusive features to the wearables.
March 21, 2022
Samsung Internet Browser Now Support Other Wear OS Watches
The official Samsung Internet Browser app has recently launched for Wear OS-3 based Galaxy Watch 4 & Watch 4 Classic. At launching, the browser was only supported for Samsung watches, but now it has been updated for other Wear OS watches. As spotted by Reddit users, major Wear OS watches running on Wear OS 2 received the browser app. Upon that, some users claimed they hadn’t installed Samsung Browser on the paired smartphone. It is a good step by Samsung because Play Store for Wear OS doesn’t have choices when it comes to internet surfing.
With the browser, users can visit any website to read news, Reddit, or other updates. Also, you can watch YouTube videos from the browser, and yes we have played it too for fun. Wear OS still lacks with YouTube app, so you can use it to watch videos on a tiny screen. It provides features like Add to bookmark, Zoom mode & Show on Phone. Google is by a default search engine that you can change from the settings. On the Galaxy Watch 4, you have to diagonal swipe from the either of the side to reach the corners of a webpage.
Image Source: Reddit
It gives options of keyboard, voice, and gestures to type in the address bar. Samsung doesn’t have any square watches, so it is interesting to see how web pages look & works on such screen. As per Reddit users, the app is now working on Fossil Gen 5 series, Oppo Watch global version, Casio WSD-F30 & Moto 360 3rd Generation smartwatches. To install the app on your watch, go to Play Store and search for the app, or visit the given source below.
Get: Samsung Internet Browser
November 9, 2021