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The Galaxy Watch 4 still doesn’t have the best Wear OS One feature it’s still missing
Galaxy Watch users might not like it, but it is true that the best Wear OS feature that is still missing in the Galaxy Watch 4 is Google Assistant, which is the feature that many users talk about and complain about. We do. Once we pointed out this shortcoming and complained about it but we didn’t get to see it. But I would say it is time to start complaining again.
We were both disappointed and excited when we first heard about Samsung’s switch to Wear OS for the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic. We’re disappointed because we’ve been worried for years that Samsung’s smartwatches would lose their excellent battery life, but we’re excited because we’ll finally be able to access that massive app library that’s not based on any other OS. On Android, Samsung’s Tizen platform is a popular comparison.
Naturally, we anticipated that Google Assistant, a voice assistant that everyone wants to be able to use, would be available on the new watches as well. However, we’re still limited to Bixby on our Galaxy Watch 4S and Galaxy Watch 4 Classics nearly four months later, and no one knows why.
And it’s not like Google Assistant is a health feature that needs to be approved locally in each country before being activated on the watch, like an ECG or blood pressure monitor. Customers in many parts of the world are missing out on those health features, and we can’t blame Samsung entirely given how slow governments can be with regulatory approvals.
Well, we can understand that Google Assistant not being available on Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic is not Samsung’s fault.
Google is the one catching things up. But considering Samsung and Google are working on developing the new Wear OS 3 platform together, we should have had Google Assistant on the Watch 4 on day one. But here we are, four months later, and Bixby has everything you’ve got. We can only hope that by the end of the year Samsung will send Google Assistant.
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Galaxy Wearable Plugin: Your Gateway to Seamlessly Connect Smartphones and Galaxy Watches!
Just like any other efficient application that relies on internal functions, Galaxy Wearable sets itself apart by utilizing a unique Plugin application. This Plugin serves as the key to establishing a flawless connection between your smartphone and Galaxy Watch, ensuring a seamless user experience.
Exciting Updates Now Available for Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 5 Plugins!
Samsung has recently released updates for both the Galaxy Watch 4 Plugin and Galaxy Watch 5 Plugin. These dedicated applications serve the same purpose of establishing a seamless connection between smartphones and Galaxy watches. The latest update brings valuable bug fixes, enhancing the overall performance of the connectivity interface. You can now enjoy an even smoother experience with your Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 5. The update for Galaxy Watch 4 Plugin is available with version number 2.2.11.23050851, while the update for Galaxy Watch 5 Plugin comes with version number 2.2.12.23050851. Upgrade now to enjoy the improved functionality!
To update Galaxy Watch Plugins:-
- Open the Google Play Store on your smartphone.
- Tap on the profile icon in the top right corner of the screen.
- Select “Manage apps & devices” from the drop-down menu.
- Look for the Galaxy Watch Plugin in the list of installed apps and tap on it.
- If an update is available, you will see an “Update” button. Tap on it to start the update process.
- Alternatively, you can directly search for “Galaxy Watch Plugin” in the search bar of the Google Play Store.
- When you find the Plugin, tap on it and if an update is available, you will see the “Update” button. Tap on it to update the Plugin.
Ensure that you have a stable internet connection during the update process. Once the update is complete, you will have the latest version of the Galaxy Watch Plugin installed on your smartphone.
Recently Samsung has released a new firmware update for the Galaxy Watch 4 series. This update does not include any significant changes or achievements. Nor is a new security patch included. This is a minor release, available in South Korea for the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic.
According to the changelog, the update only improves system stability for the Galaxy Watch 4 Duo. The update comes with the (August) 2022 security patch that Samsung released for its 2021 smartwatch last month.
The size of the new update is around 185MB and it comes with firmware version R8xxXXU1GVI3. While availability appears to be limited to South Korea at the moment, Galaxy Watch 4 users in other markets should gain access to the firmware as soon as possible.
If you own a Galaxy Watch 4 in South Korea, keep an eye on the Galaxy Wearable app installed on your connected smartphone. But again, don’t set your expectations too high for this latest release. This update has been released for security purposes only.
It took a collaborative effort from Google and Samsung to bring Wear OS back to life with last year’s Galaxy Watch 4 series smartwatches, and now it’s up to the new Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 to pick up that heavy legacy and continue on the path to success; a task that is far from easy, but offers like the one currently available on Amazon help to simplify things at least a little.
Speaking of offers and Samsung, we just reported the delectable promotion with DAZN as a gift for those who purchase the South Korean brand’s new flagships; however, we had seen the discount for the Galaxy S22 range yesterday. As for Amazon, don’t forget that in a couple of weeks there will be Prime Exclusive Offers and in the meantime, there is a great way to pass the wait.
Galaxy Watch 5 variants are available on Amazon with great offers:
We’re back on Amazon, and this time we’re talking about Samsung-branded wearables, specifically a single model (albeit in several variants): the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5. The new “base” model, which was officially announced last August 10 alongside the more ambitious and expensive Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, aspires to replicate the success of the still very valid and increasingly less expensive Galaxy Watch 4.
Achieving such an ambition is far from easy, and one impediment can be represented by the predecessor, which is still technically up to date but is now available at much lower prices. As a result, the success of the Galaxy Watch 5 must also be based on offers that pique the interest of potential buyers.
At the time of writing, Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is on offer on Amazon in a Bluetooth-only version but in the two formats of 40 mm and 44 mm, and in both cases, it has reached new historical lows on the platform.
The smaller model is available for purchase at a price of 217 euros in two colors – only the Graphite one costs a few euros more, but is still at the lowest price reached so far – with a discount of 27% compared to the official price list (299 EUR).
The 44 mm version, on the other hand, can be purchased at the price of 231.09 euros in the Sapphire color alone, discounted by 30% compared to the official price list (329 euros). Below you can check the direct links to buy all the discounted versions.
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Check Out the Amazon Offers here:
- Samsung Galaxy Watch5 40 mm Bluetooth Pink Gold for 217 euros
- Samsung Galaxy Watch5 40 mm Bluetooth Silver for 217.99 euros
- Samsung Galaxy Watch5 40 mm Bluetooth Graphite for 221 euros
- Samsung Galaxy Watch5 44 mm Bluetooth Sapphire at € 231.09
Unfortunately, the offer that also saw Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro LTE at a minimum has ended and at present, the most attractive model is the Bluetooth one in Gray Titanium at 371 euros (against an official price list of 499 euros). If you are interested, you can find it at this link:
All products listed are sold and shipped by Amazon, with Prime shipping (free for subscribers) and the usual great customer service.
Galaxy Watch 5 Specifications:
Here are the full specifications of the Smartwatch to help you make your decision:
Sapphire Crystal Super AMOLED display:
- 40 mm: 1.2 inches at 396 x 396 resolution (330 PPI)
- 44 mm: 1.4 inches at 450 x 450 resolution (330 PPI)
Dimensions and weight:
- 40mm: 39.3 x 40.4 x 9.8mm, 28.7g
- 44mm: 43.3 x 44.4 x 9.8mm, 33.5g
Other features:
- 1.18 GHz dual core Exynos W920 SoC
- 1.5 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory
- LTE connectivity (on the specific version), Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n (2.4 + 5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, GPS
- Armor Aluminum case and Sport Band strap
- IP68 certification (5 ATM), MIL-STD-810H
- BioActive sensor (optical heart rate, electro cardiac tracing, bioelectrical impedance analysis), temperature sensor, accelerometer,
- barometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic, and light sensor
- 284mAh (40mm) or 410mAh (44mm) battery with wireless fast charging
- Wear OS 3.5 Powered by Samsung operating system with One UI Watch 4.5
- compatibility: from Android 8.0 Oreo with at least 1.5GB of RAM
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