Samsung Confirms One UI Watch 4.5 Update, Galaxy Watch 4 Series to Get It First

The One UI Watch 4.5 update for Galaxy Watch 4 series is expected to release in the third quarter of this year.

By Apoorva Sinha | Updated: 13 July 2022 12:19 IST

Samsung Confirms One UI Watch 4.5 Update, Galaxy Watch 4 Series to Get It First

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The One UI Watch 4.5 update for Galaxy Watch 4 series includes handy accessibility features

Highlights

Samsung has teased the launch of the One UI Watch 4.5 update
Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 4 Classic will receive the update
One UI Watch 4.5 update will offer a better typing experience

Samsung has announced the launch of the One UI Watch 4.5 update for the Galaxy Watch 4 series. The company has suggested that the One UI Watch 4.5 update for the Galaxy Watch will be available in the third quarter. It will bring a more complete watch experience to the devices. The release of the One UI Watch 4.5 update will add a fuller typing experience, an easier way to make calls, and bring a host of new intuitive accessibility features, according to the company.

According to a release shared by Samsung, the One UI Watch 4.5 update will be available for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic and upcoming Galaxy Watch series soon. However, the company has yet not confirmed the exact release date of the update. But it is expected to debut in the third quarter of this year.

The One UI Watch 4.5 update for the Galaxy Watch 4 series will offer a host of new enhancements and features. It will add a fuller typing experience and an easier way to make calls. It also offers a QWERTY keyboard with a swipe to type in addition to dictating and handwriting. The update brings dual-SIM support to make calls even more easily. Users can set a preferred SIM on their Galaxy smartphone and have it automatically synced on their Galaxy Watch.

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In addition to this, the One UI Watch 4.5 update offers more watch face customizability. Users can add the watch face to their favourite list multiple times and customise each one of them with different colours and complications.

The One UI Watch 4.5 update also includes handy accessibility features, including letting users adjust the display and increase contrast to make fonts easier to read.

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Samsung claims that the release of the upcoming update is coming with a host of features and a more complete Galaxy Watch experience. The company says that more new features are yet to be announced with the One UI Watch 4.5 update.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 (40mm)

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Strap Colour Black, Pink Gold, Silver

Display Size 40mm

Compatible OS Android

Dial Shape Round

Display Type AMOLED

Ideal For Unisex

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (46mm)

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design and comfort
Tracking accuracy
Software and ecosystem
Battery life

Good
Snappy UI
Accurate step and distance tracking
SpO2 and body composition tracking
Decent battery life

Bad
Only Bixby assistant
Expensive
Slow charging

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (46mm) review

Strap Colour Black, Silver

Display Size 46mm

Compatible OS Android

Dial Shape Round

Display Type AMOLED

Ideal For Unisex

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