Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 gets its first software update

Samsung has released the first software update for its latest flagship smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. It brings the August 2026 security patch, which fixes 56 security issues present in the firmware the brand shipped the wearable with. Samsung seems to have released the update first for the variant of the smartwatch it sells […]

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Samsung updates Galaxy Watch 5 with August 2026 security patch

Yesterday, Samsung started updating its smartwatches with the August 2026 security patch, with the Galaxy Watch 4 lineup getting it first. Now, the brand has released the latest security update for the Galaxy Watch 5 series. As usual, the company is rolling it out first in its home country, South Korea. The updates for the […]

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A new competitor emerges to challenge Samsung in the smartwatch segment

Apple and Samsung have long been the world’s two biggest smartwatch brands, but a new competitor has emerged to challenge Samsung’s position. Garmin gained ground in the second quarter of this year (Q2 2026), driven by enthusiasts and professional athletes. The latest report from the market research firm Omdia reveals that while Samsung maintained its […]

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Samsung updates Galaxy Watch 5 Pro with August 2026 security patch

Usually, when Samsung starts rolling out a new security patch to its smartwatches or even smartphones and tablets, for that matter, the brand usually offers it first to the latest or the most premium model in the respective device category. That doesn’t seem to be the case with the August 2026 security patch. Samsung has […]

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Galaxy Watches could get improved GPS performance, thanks to Google

GPS tracking performance for outdoor sports and workouts is already pretty good on recent Galaxy Watches. However, accuracy could get even better thanks to a new app update from Google. If you cycle or run outdoors, this update is something to be excited about. Google Play Services update brings server-side GPS processing Google has released […]

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