Home Google formally reveals the name of the Galaxy Watch 4’s OS

Google formally reveals the name of the Galaxy Watch 4’s OS

We have previously seen some rumours regarding the name of the OS that is to power the upcoming Galaxy Watch 4‘s – Since Samsung have abandoned Tizen on wearables as they have previously done on mobile. Now, Google has officially released the name of its OS next wearable OS, Wear OS 3. The Galaxy Watch 4 and the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic will be the first Samsung smartwatches to use Wear OS 3 by default.

Wear OS 3 features

Wear OS 3 gives a new user interface with more third-party apps than Wear OS 2. Google is promising that apps will open 30% faster. The battery life using Wear OS 3 is said to be boosted by a significant amount – though we don’t know how this is technically achieved. Brands will be able to create themes for Wear OS, just like the Galaxy Watch 3. Samsung has said that its UI customizations over Wear OS 3 would’ve been called One UI Watch.

Health tracking features have been designed with the help of Fitbit, and some third-party app developers will launch new improved apps for Wear OS 3 users in the Google Play Store built into the watch as an app store.

Why won’t my watch get updated to Wear OS 3?

Wear OS 3 requires much more storage and RAM, so to those who bought a new watch in the hopes of Wear OS 3, sorry to disappoint you. Only 4 watches that are out there running Wear OS 2 can be updated to Wear OS 3 in the second half of 2022. Samsung has added a deadline for Tizen OS by supporting it for 3 more years with new features being brought in by software updates.

Video

Overall, it doesn’t look good for Tizen, but a shining future for Wear OS 3 – so far ……

Source

About ReadWrite’s Editorial Process

The ReadWrite Editorial policy involves closely monitoring the tech industry for major developments, new product launches, AI breakthroughs, video game releases and other newsworthy events. Editors assign relevant stories to staff writers or freelance contributors with expertise in each particular topic area. Before publication, articles go through a rigorous round of editing for accuracy, clarity, and to ensure adherence to ReadWrite's style guidelines.

Get the biggest tech headlines of the day delivered to your inbox

    By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. Unsubscribe anytime.

    Tech News

    Explore the latest in tech with our Tech News. We cut through the noise for concise, relevant updates, keeping you informed about the rapidly evolving tech landscape with curated content that separates signal from noise.

    In-Depth Tech Stories

    Explore tech impact in In-Depth Stories. Narrative data journalism offers comprehensive analyses, revealing stories behind data. Understand industry trends for a deeper perspective on tech's intricate relationships with society.

    Expert Reviews

    Empower decisions with Expert Reviews, merging industry expertise and insightful analysis. Delve into tech intricacies, get the best deals, and stay ahead with our trustworthy guide to navigating the ever-changing tech market.