Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4 will get some new features in the coming months, including a full QWERTY keyboard similar to the Apple Watch Series 7. The company said Tuesday that the upgrades are part of Samsung’s One UI Watch 4.5 software, which will be available in the third quarter of this year. It will work on the Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, and upcoming Galaxy Watch models.
The biggest addition appears to be the new QWERTY keyboard, which Samsung says will be an option to work with the current dictation and handwriting capabilities. You can also switch between different types of input methods when writing sentences, just like with Apple Watch Series 7.
Samsung also added more accessibility features to the Galaxy Watch 4. Updates will include expanded options to adjust display colors and contrast, as well as options to reduce blurring effects and remove animations. Hearing Aid can balance the sound between the left and right ears when using headphones.
More watch face customization options are also coming to the Galaxy Watch. Samsung says you’ll be able to duplicate the watch face and adjust its color, allowing you to basically wear different versions of the same watch face. Dual SIM support will also be available when the update is released, and Samsung says more features will be announced.
According to the International Data Corporation, as of the first quarter of 2022, Samsung was the second largest wearable device maker in the world. During this period, it captured 10.3% of the global market, but Apple took the top spot with a 30.5% share.
Samsung‘s announcement comes as the company is expected to unveil its next-generation Galaxy Watch in August. Rumor has it that Samsung will release two versions of the watch: the Galaxy Watch 5 and the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, which will replace the current “classic” model. The addition of a body temperature sensor and a larger battery are expected to be the biggest improvements.
Apple also just launched a public beta of its upcoming Apple Watch WatchOS 9 software this week. The update, due to be officially released in the fall, will bring improved sleep monitoring, more in-depth runner metrics, and a new app for tracking medications. Like Samsung, Apple is also expected to release a new version of the Apple Watch called the Series 8 in the coming months.
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