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Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 receiving firmware update that brings SmartThings Find feature

Samsung has launched its Galaxy Watch 3 in the month of August last year and it has a familiar circular form factor that we have come to expect from Samsung’s smartwatches. Galaxy Watch 3 available in 41mm and 45mm sizes with a variety of different band options.
Now the company has started rolling out the latest firmware update to the Galaxy Watch 3 users and it brings the build number R840XXU1BUA8. The latest update bumps with so many features including the SmartThings Find option. Apart from this feature, this update also brings a new group-walking challenge tracking option within the Samsung Health app, some important tweaks to the auto-recognition of running, rowing machine, and elliptical workouts.
The highlight feature of this update is SmartThings Find, this feature work in a similar way to find your device and you can easily check your smartphone’s last location on the map. Also, users have been receiving the Hand Wash mode, which many smartwatch makers added to the own list after the COVID-19 pandemic. The all-new update carries the 74.02MB downloaded size while you can check the complete features below.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 software information:
Update Version:
- R840XXU1BUA8
Update Size:
- 74.02MB
What’s new in this latest firmware update:
- Improved Samsung Health Function
- You can now enjoy a group-walking challenge with your friends
- Reduced auto workout recognition time (running, rowing machine, elliptical)
- Enjoy a home workout with a variety of fitness programs
- SmartThings Find
- You can find the location of the watch on the map.
- Hand Wash: After downloading the Hand Wash app, your watch can automatically detect and time, when you start washing your hands
- Improved system stability and reliability.
How to Update?
- From the watch screen, press the Home button to open the Apps screen.
- Tap the Settings icon.
- Tap General.
- Tap Watch software update.
- If prompted, review the mobile data message then tap the Accept icon.
- If an update is available, tap Install.
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Huawei Watch GT 6, FreeBuds 7i Launch Timeline..

Get ready for new Huawei tech! The Watch GT 6 smartwatches and FreeBuds 7i earbuds are in the pipeline for a 2025 launch, possibly very soon. Leaks offer early hints about these high-end products.
A Weibo tipster mentioned what new products Huawei will release in the coming months. The list counts flagship phones, wearables, earbuds, PCs, and new tablets.
Huawei is likely releasing its second tri-folding phone in September, around the same time Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 17. Huawei might follow their usual launch plan.”
Huawei’s September event could be massive! Expect not just the Mate XT 2, but also the Watch GT 6 series, FreeClip 2, FreeBuds 7i, and the MatePad Pro 12.2 2025. New wearables are definitely on the horizon for then.

Huawei Watch GT 6
Huawei has delivered two outstanding smartwatches this year. The Watch 5 boasts X-Tap multi-sensing technology, letting you get a comprehensive health status in a single touch. Meanwhile, the Watch Fit 4 series includes a new Pro variant equipped with the TruSense Health System for enhanced health tracking.
Though what new changes Watch GT 6 will bring on the surface would be interesting to see.
Huawei is expected to unveil a big batch of new products towards the end of 2025. This includes the Mate 80 series, which will come with the brand-new HarmonyOS 6.0 operating system in November. They might also release two new MateBook laptops with fresh software.
As mentioned earlier, the upcoming HarmonyOS PCs will use the same X90 chipset. Though there could be variations in specs, design, and price.
There are a small tablet and the Nova Flip 2 foldable phone missing. The company might launch these devices next month, which would be August 2025.
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Samsung’s One UI 8: Most Secure Yet, Coming Tomorrow

Get ready! Samsung just confirmed that One UI 8.0 will launch tomorrow, July 9th, bringing its most advanced security features ever. It will first appear on new foldable phones, but don’t worry, it’s coming to other Galaxy devices shortly after.”
With more AI features, device security and your privacy are top concerns. One UI 8.0 tackles this by offering improved privacy for how AI uses your data, clearer warnings about potential dangers, and cutting-edge encryption that protects you even in the future.
One UI 8 introduces KEEP:
One UI 8 brings a new system called Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection (KEEP). This helps keep your AI features safe by creating a special, locked storage area for each app. It also works with Galaxy’s Personal Data Engine, which powers features like ‘Now Brief,’ keeping your info secure.
Thanks to Knox Vault, KEEP makes sure your data stays safe and secure directly on your device. This is great for your privacy, especially for features like smart searches in your gallery or helpful suggestions. KEEP is also ready to protect all the cool new Galaxy AI features coming in the future.

One UI 8
Enhancements to existing features:
One UI 8 enhances Knox Matrix for smarter threat detection across Galaxy devices. It automatically signs you out of your Samsung Account if risks are detected, and provides notifications to help you fix issues fast.”
First seen on the S25 phones, Secure Wi-Fi now uses a super strong type of encryption called ‘quantum-resistant.’ This protects your data on public Wi-Fi from powerful future computers. On top of that, Auto Protect and Enhanced Privacy Protection add even more layers of safety.
When you are on public Wi-Fi, Samsung’s Auto Protect kicks in all by itself to keep you safe. And Enhanced Privacy Protection makes sure your phone’s details aren’t visible to others. A helpful log lets you see exactly what was protected. Together, these features keep your information private, even in unsecured spots.
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July 2025 Samsung Patch: All Galaxy Users Need to Know

“Good news for Galaxy users! Samsung has spilled the beans on the July 2025 patch. This update, coming soon to your phone, fixes various security problems across Android, Samsung’s One UI system and their Exynos processors.”
Android patches by Google:
The July 2025 Security Maintenance Release includes Google’s fixes for the following security issues (CVEs) found in the Android Security Bulletin.
Critical:
High:
CVE-2024-53010, CVE-2025-0819, CVE-2025-26433, CVE-2025-26454, CVE-2025-32321, CVE-2025-22436, CVE-2023-24023, CVE-2024-49714, CVE-2025-32325, CVE-2025-32326, CVE-2025-32331, CVE-2025-32330, CVE-2025-21449, CVE-2025-21446, CVE-2025-21433, CVE-2025-27052,

Software Update
Moderate:
- None
Already included in previous updates;
- CVE-2025-21454
Not applicable to Samsung devices;
- CVE-2025-21427
One UI patches by Samsung:
Samsung is not stopping there! The July 2025 patch also brings at least 17 of Samsung’s own ‘SVE items.’ These are special enhancements for One UI designed to further boost the security and privacy of your Galaxy phone.
SVE-2024-2304(CVE-2025-20983, CVE-2025-20982): Out-of-bounds write in KnoxVault trustlet
- Severity: High
- Affected versions: Android 14, 15
SVE-2024-2335(CVE-2025-21004): Improper verification of intent by broadcast receiver in SystemUI for Galaxy Watch
- Severity: Moderate
- Affected versions: Android Watch 14
SVE-2025-0123(CVE-2025-20998): Improper access control in Samsung Account for Galaxy Watch
- Severity: Moderate
- Affected versions: Android Watch 14
SVE-2025-0348(CVE-2025-20999): Improper authorization in accessing saved Wi-Fi password for Galaxy Tablet
- Severity: Moderate
- Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15
SVE-2025-0676(CVE-2025-21002): Improper access control in LeAudioService
- Severity: Moderate
- Affected versions: Android 14, 15
Samsung mentioned that some of the security improvements in this update can’t be shared publicly yet.
Exynos patches by Samsung Semiconductor:
Besides Google and Samsung’s main updates, Samsung’s chip division is also fixing a serious problem (called CVE-2025-47202). This problem affected many phones, tablets, and watches that use their Exynos chips.
- Severity: High
- Affected product: Exynos 980, 990, 850, 1080, 2100, 1280, 2200, 1330, 1380, 1480, 2400, 1580, 9110, W920, W930, W1000, Modem 5123, Modem 5300, Modem 5400
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