Galaxy Watch 4 support has ended: Which Samsung watch should you upgrade to?

Samsung is in the process of beta-testing One UI 9 Watch on several older Galaxy Watches, but the Galaxy Watch 4 isn’t among them. In fact, the Galaxy Watch 4 series no longer receives any firmware updates. Support for the Galaxy Watch 4 has officially ended, so now seems like the best time to upgrade, […]

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Galaxy Watch 8 gets second One UI 9 Watch beta update

Last month, Samsung opened the One UI 9 Watch beta program for the Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic. Now, the brand has released the second beta version of its latest custom Wear OS interface for the two smartwatches. The update brings four changes. You can check out the official changelog below (via […]

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Galaxy Watch 8 gets second One UI 9 Watch beta update

Last month, Samsung opened the One UI 9 Watch beta program for the Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic. Now, the brand has released the second beta version of its latest custom Wear OS interface for the two smartwatches. The update brings four changes. You can check out the official changelog below (via […]

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How I automate my Galaxy Watch AOD when I leave the house

Samsung’s Modes and Routines app is a powerful, versatile tool that allows you to automate certain features and functions on your Galaxy devices. For example, you can instruct your phone to perform certain tasks when you leave the house. Modes and Routines is unfortunately lacking when it comes to automating Galaxy Watch functions, but you […]

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Galaxy Watch LTE vs Wi-Fi: Which one should you actually buy?

If you’ve ever been tempted to buy a Samsung smartwatch, you probably noticed that most of them come in two flavors: Bluetooth+Wi-Fi and LTE. What’s the difference between them? Which one should you pick? Here’s how it works. First, a key clarification: Bluetooth+Wi-Fi models do not have cellular connectivity. LTE models do. However, LTE variants […]

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You can now install Telegram on your Galaxy Watch

Telegram has released a new version of its messaging app, and it brings support for Wear OS smartwatches. This means you can install it on your Wear OS-powered Galaxy Watch and start using Telegram right from your wrist. The smartwatch version of the app is surprisingly capable. This isn’t the first time Telegram has come […]

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One UI 9 Watch beta may be around the corner with smarter AI and health upgrades

It’s been nearly a year since One UI 8 Watch debuted with Samsung’s 2025 smartwatch lineup last summer, and the company now appears to be preparing its next major release. A rumor claims Samsung is gearing up to launch the One UI 9 Watch beta program. If it follows the same pattern as previous rollouts, […]

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I used Pointer Mode on my Samsung TV and Watch so you don’t have to

After One UI Tizen 9 dropped on my TV a few weeks ago, I finally got the chance to try Samsung’s Pointer Mode with my Galaxy Watch 5. My thoughts so far? I don’t have much good to say. Pointer Mode sounds like a nice idea in theory, but the implementation feels undercooked. What surprises […]

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Buy Galaxy Watch Ultra, Watch 8 series, Watch 7 and get Withings Body Smart scale for free

Samsung has announced that in the US, when people purchase Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, Galaxy Watch 8, or Galaxy Watch 7, the brand will offer the Withings Body Smart weighing scale, worth $129.95, for free with it, making it even easier for them to lead a healthier life. The offer is valid […]

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Recent Galaxy Watch battery drain issue has one suspect and no clear answer

A handful of Galaxy Watch users are reporting battery life issues that appear to be driven by unusually high background usage of Google Play services. In most affected cases, the service accounts for more than 10% of total battery consumption, and in some instances, it climbs significantly higher than that. The issue appears to span […]

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