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Samsung Galaxy Watches Get New Google Maps Update in Latest Wear OS Version: All Details

Samsung Galaxy Watches Get New Google Maps Update in Latest Wear OS Version: All Details

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series was launched in August 2022.

Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by Richa Sharma | Updated: 30 June 2023 21:44 IST

Samsung Galaxy Watches Get New Google Maps Update in Latest Wear OS Version: All Details

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is offered in Graphite, Sapphire, and Silver colour options

Highlights

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 series is expected to launch soon
The Classic variants are tipped to feature mechanically rotating bezels
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 series is likely to include a base and a Pro model

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 5 users received a significant Google Maps update with the latest Watch OS update. The South Korean tech giant is also expected to launch the Galaxy Watch 6 series soon at the second Galaxy Unpacked event this year, confirmed to be held in the country's capital city of Seoul in July. The upcoming lineup is likely to include two models -- a base and a Classic variant, with the latter said to bring back the iconic mechanical rotating bezel which will reportedly allow users to navigate different apps and widgets on the device.

The 11.85.0502.W version of the WatchOS comes with several bug fixes and claims to provide a marked improvement in helping users "discover new places and navigate to them." Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 5 series users can access the update through Play Store on the smartwatch. They need to scroll down to the Manage Apps widget, and then select Update All or they can select the Google Maps option and only update that.

At launch, Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 was listed at $279 (roughly Rs. 22,100) for the 40mm Bluetooth variant and $329 (roughly Rs. 26,100) for the LTE variant. It is offered in Graphite, Pink Gold, and Silver colour options. On the other hand, the Pro model, available in Black Titanium and Gray Titanium colour options, was listed at $449 (roughly Rs. 35,600) for the Bluetooth variant and $499 (roughly Rs. 39,600) for the LTE variant.

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The devices run on Wear OS 3.5-based One UI Watch 4.5. The 44mm variant of the base model sports a 1.4-inch Super AMOLED display while the 40mm variant comes with a 1.2-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 396x396 pixels. It is powered by an in-house Exynos W920 SoC paired with 1.5GB of RAM and 16GB of inbuilt storage. The 44mm model is backed by a 410mAh battery and the 40mm version packs a 284mAh battery.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro model is equipped with a 1.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 450x450 pixels. It is also powered by a Samsung Exynos W920 SoC. The smart wearable comes with a Titanium case with a D-buckle sport band. The watch is backed by a 590mAh battery.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 (44mm)

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Strap Colour Black, Green, Silver

Display Size 44mm

Compatible OS Android

Dial Shape Round

Display Type AMOLED

Ideal For Unisex

More Samsung Smartwatches

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

More Samsung Smartwatches

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (42mm)

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display Size 42mm

Compatible OS Android

Dial Shape Round

Display Type AMOLED

Ideal For Unisex

More Samsung Smartwatches

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

More Samsung Smartwatches

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 (40mm)

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display Size 40mm

Compatible OS Android

Strap Material Silicone

Dial Shape Round

Display Type Super AMOLED

Ideal For Unisex

More Samsung Smartwatches

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 (44mm)

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design and comfort
Tracking accuracy
Software and ecosystem
Battery life

Good
Good design, comfortable to wear
Excellent screen
Good software and apps
Very good features and performance
Accurate health and fitness tracking

Bad
iPhone not supported, unlike other Wear OS devices
A bit tricky to get blood oxygen readings

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 (44mm) review

Display Size 44mm

Compatible OS Android

Strap Material Silicone

Dial Shape Round

Display Type Super AMOLED

Ideal For Unisex

More Samsung Smartwatches

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design and comfort
Tracking accuracy
Software and ecosystem
Battery life

Good
Very good build quality, premium strap design
Excellent screen
Good software and apps
Very good features and performance
Accurate health and fitness tracking

Bad
Somewhat expensive
iPhone not supported, unlike other Wear OS devices
A bit tricky to get blood oxygen readings

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro review

Compatible OS Android

Strap Material Silicone

Dial Shape Round

Display Type Super AMOLED

Ideal For Unisex

More Samsung Smartwatches

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Further reading: Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, Samsung Galaxy Watch 5, Samsung Galaxy Watch, Watch OS, Watch OS update, Google Maps

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Sucharita is a writer with Gadgets 360 and is mostly found playing with her cat in her free time. She has previously worked at breaking news desks across organizations. Powered by coffee, The Beatles, Bowie, and her newfound love for BTS, she aims to work towards contributing to a better media environment for women and queer folk. More