Google Apps to arrive on Galaxy Watches through One UI Watch!

Samsung revealed that the new One UI Watch will bring better performance, longer battery life, and access to Google apps.

One UI Watch is Google and Samsung's unified platform for the upcoming Galaxy watches

The One UI Watch to debut on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Watch

During the Mobile World Congress 2021, Samsung unveiled the highly anticipated Watch OS dubbed as One UI Watch. The South Korean giant just confirmed that the new Galaxy Watch will be the first to run this unified platform from Google WearOS and Tizen. The upcoming Galaxy Watch will be introduced at the Unpacked event in the summer.

This new interface is said to be designed to establish more connections with the smartwatch and smartphone. Samsung developed the One UI Watch with Google to enhance its performance and to bring access to more applications. EVP and Head of Customer Experience Office, Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics Patrick Chomet said, 

To unlock the full potential of these wearables, we’re leveraging our long legacy of mobile innovations and our partnerships with trusted industry leaders who have grown with us in our open ecosystem. Through these efforts, we will enrich our smartwatch experience and the convenience of the Galaxy ecosystem for our consumers.

The unified platform of this One UI Watch allows users to install watch-compatible apps on their smartphone, they will be swiftly downloaded onto their smartwatch. Moreover, if they customize the clock app on their device to show time in different cities, it will be instantly reflected on the wearable too. 

Blocking calls and messages from the Samsung Galaxy Watch will mean blocking them on the smartphone too. Apart from this, the One UI Watch introduces new features and integrations with well-known third-party apps available on Google Play. 

This means you can directly download them on your smartwatch and maximize them more. Downloadable apps include Adidas Running, GOLF BUDDY Smart Caddie, Strava, Swim.com, Calm, Sleep Cycle, Spotify, YouTube Music, Google Maps, and others. Aside from the wider variety of apps, Samsung claims that the next Galaxy Watch will enjoy longer battery life and faster performance.

The One UI Watch will also introduce an improved watch face design tool

Moreover, the company is planning to incorporate a better watch face design tool to make it easier for designers to create new watch faces. Hence, more Android developers will be able to design and release artsy and fun watch faces. There will be more options for users in customizing their smartwatches to express their mood and personality.

Let's stay tuned for the announcement of the new Galaxy Watch and more details about the One UI Watch this upcoming Unpacked event.

Source: Samsung