Samsung has unveiled the brand new One UI Watch software program for its upcoming Galaxy Watch portfolio at MWC 2021. This new expertise has been constructed on high of Google’s Wear OS platform, enabling Samsung to combine a bunch of options together with syncing of settings and clock time with a smartphone, and providing entry to a bunch of watch-compatible apps that weren’t accessible to the Galaxy Watch portfolio earlier than. Samsung has stated {that a} new Galaxy Watch based mostly on the freshly introduced One UI Watch, presumably the Galaxy Watch 4, can be unveiled at a devoted ‘Unpacked’ occasion later within the yr.

One UI Watch strives to unify the smartphone and smartwatch expertise to supply seamless connectivity. For occasion, if a watch-compatible app is downloaded on the smartphone, One UI Watch will mechanically obtain it on the smartwatch too. Multiple clocks from totally different areas set on a related smartphone will present up on the smartwatch as nicely. Even the settings menu has been redesigned to reflect the menu interface on One UI on Galaxy smartphones. Furthermore, in case you block calls and messages out of your watch, they are going to be blocked on the smartphone, too.

The Google and Samsung partnership for One UI Watch will open up entry to tons of third-party apps for Galaxy Watch customers. This was one of many greatest drawbacks of the Tizen OS powering earlier Galaxy smartwatches. Sports apps like Adidas Running, GOLFBUDDY, Smart Caddie, Strava, and Swim.com, wellness apps like Calm and Sleep Cycle, music apps like Spotify and YouTube Music, and navigation apps like Google Maps will now be accessible for brand new Galaxy Watch consumers.

Samsung has additionally introduced a brand new watch face design software for One UI Watch, enabling designers to create new watch faces. “Later this year, Android developers will be able to unleash their creativity and release fun, new designs that will be added to Samsung’s ever-growing collection of watch faces to give consumers even more options for customizing their smartwatches to suit their mood, activity and personality,” in line with a Samsung statement on the launch.

The new One UI Watch expertise is prone to arrive with the rumoured Samsung Galaxy Watch 4. It is anticipated to launch alongside upcoming foldable telephones at a devoted ‘Unpacked’ occasion on August 3. The Galaxy Watch 4 is tipped to have a round construct and likewise a bioelectrical impedance evaluation (BIA) sensor for monitoring physique composition. This could come alongside real-time coronary heart price monitoring and blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) monitoring. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 may are available 40mm and 44mm sizes in addition to embody 5ATM water resistance, MIL-STD 810G sturdiness, and Gorilla Glass DX+ safety.