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Latest Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 news
Here you will find the latest news and most recent developments on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5, with regular updates and all the information you need.
Galaxy Watch 5 update brings phone camera zoom controls
Last week, Samsung announced that it would roll out an update to the Galaxy Watch 5 and the Galaxy Watch 4 that would allow the watches to remotely control the zoom on a paired smartphone’s camera. The software update has now started rolling out to the Galaxy Watch 5 in the US. The latest update […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 2 weeks ago
Phoneless Google Maps navigation rolls out to Wear OS Galaxy smartwatches
Following last week’s announcement, Google is rolling out phoneless navigation support in Google Maps to Galaxy and other Wear OS smartwatches. This means Wear OS-powered smartwatches won’t require a paired phone for turn-by-turn navigation when using Google Maps just as long as the watches have built-in LTE connectivity or are connected to a Wi-Fi network. […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 3 weeks ago
Galaxy Watch and Buds 2 Pro update brings camera zoom and 360 Audio Recording
Samsung has confirmed that new software updates will soon be rolled out for the Galaxy Watch and the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro. This update will enable these devices to elevate the camera experience on your Galaxy phone. After this update, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro will support 360 Audio Recording, enabling you to add immersive […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 3 weeks ago
Google Maps now works on LTE versions of Galaxy Watches without a phone
Google has just announced that Google Maps will now work on Wear OS smartwatches with LTE connectivity even when they are not paired with a smartphone. That means Google Maps will now offer turn-by-turn navigation on Samsung’s LTE-enabled Wear OS smartwatches—Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, Galaxy Watch 5, and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro—even […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 4 weeks ago
Thanks to Wear OS 3, there are now 3x more active Wear OS devices
At Google I/O 2021, Google announced a refershed version of Wear OS (Wear OS 3), implementing the insights it got from its partner Samsung. Samsung also ditched its long-standing Tizen OS and adopted Wear OS 3 for its Galaxy Watches. Well, as per the data shared by Google at the ongoing CES 2023, Wear OS […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 4 weeks ago
Why Samsung should be on your Christmas tech gifts 2022 list
It’s time to cross things off your Christmas tech gifts 2022 list since the big day is less than a week away. There’s still plenty of time to place your orders for gifts to reach your loved ones before the holidays. Since so much of our lives now revolve around technology, new gadgets make for […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 1 month ago
Pokemon-themed accessories unveiled for Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Z Flip 4, Watch 5
A few days after launching Star Wars-themed accessories for its mobile devices, Samsung unveiled Pokemon-themed accessories for some of its products. The company will bring these accessories to Singapore first before expanding their availability to more markets. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro will get the Poke Ball Cover which is priced at SGD 58 (around […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 1 month ago
Check out new Star Wars accessories for Samsung phones and wearables
If you own a Samsung Galaxy phone or smartwatch and are an ardent Star Wars fan, then Samsung has some cool Star Wars-themed accessories waiting for you to grab this holiday season. Samsung has launched a bunch of Star Wars-themed cases, straps, and bundle packs that are available on their official website. At the moment, […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 1 month ago
Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 4 receive new updates on Verizon
When it comes to updates, Samsung phones always lead the way. They are among the first ones to receive major firmware updates and also the leading ones to receive security updates. Well, Samsung phones aren’t the only ones receiving updates at the moment. The best Android smartwatches, i.e., the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 2 months ago
SamMobile Holiday Gift Guide – Best 2022 festive season gifts
The 2022 holiday season is upon us and you know what that means, shopping, and lots of it! Whether you’re looking to pick up gifts for friends and family or simply an end of the year treat for yourself, there’s plenty to choose from. We’ve put together this handy SamMobile Holiday Gift Guide to help […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 2 months ago
Samsung could soon bring blood pressure monitoring to Galaxy Watches in Malaysia
Samsung has been equipping its smartwatches with blood pressure monitoring since the Galaxy Watch Active 2. However, the feature was available in only a handful of countries. Now, Samsung could bring the feature to Galaxy Watches in one more country: Malaysia. The Malaysian Medical Device Authority, which approves and authorizes medical-grade devices in Malaysia, has […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 2 months ago
Wear OS-based Galaxy Watches to soon get Gmail, Google Calendar apps
Google reinvigorated Wear OS with the help of Samsung. The companies worked to improve the operating system’s speed, power efficiency, and apps. While Samsung ships its Galaxy Watches with a full-fledged Calendar app, Google doesn’t do the same with the Pixel Watch. Now, it looks like the company is making full-fledged Wear OS apps for […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 2 months ago
Galaxy Watch 4, Watch 5 will get new Tiles, improved Google Keep app, and more
Alongside new features like Reading Mode and Digital Car Key sharing for Android phones and tablets, Google also unveiled new and improved features for Wear OS-based smartwatches. The company is bringing new Tiles and improved first-party apps to wearables. These new features will come to Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 5 series. Google […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 2 months ago
Galaxy Watch 5 series drove up Samsung smartwatch shipments
By the end of Q3 2022, the global smartwatch market grew 30% year-on-year, and India became the world’s largest smartwatch market thanks to local brands. Samsung maintained 2nd place globally behind Apple, and the Korean company enjoyed increased quarterly shipments thanks to the new Galaxy Watch 5 series. Samsung’s global smartwatch market share increased by […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 months ago
How does Galaxy Watch 5’s sapphire crystal compare against Apple Watch Ultra?
Popular YouTuber JerryRigEverything tested the durability of the sapphire crystal glass on the Apple Watch Ultra to compare it with other smartwatches, including the Galaxy Watch 5 and the Garmin Fenix 7. And guess what? There were some interesting conclusions after the test. For starters, the Apple Watch Ultra comes with sapphire crystal glass that is […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 2 months ago