Samsung Galaxy Watch8 (Classic) gets biggest update of the year
Samsung has begun rolling out the update to One UI 9 Watch based on Wear OS 7 to the Galaxy Watch8, the Galaxy Watch8 Classic and the Galaxy Watch Ultra, bringing last year's smartwatches the new operating system version that already ships with the Galaxy Watch9.
It will likely take a few more weeks before the update is available to all users of compatible smartwatches, as the rollout is starting with users in South Korea and the US who previously participated in the beta test. The roughly 2 GB update brings a host of new features, starting with a revamped user interface. Samsung now displays important health data, such as the Sleep Score or vital signs, in clearer charts designed to make optimal use of the Galaxy Watch's round display.
All health metrics now use the same color coding, which should make it even easier to see which readings are better or worse than usual. The Samsung Health smartphone app is getting new personalization options and redesigned, interactive charts to match. While heart rate, stress or body fat percentage are being measured, One UI 9 Watch displays new, smoother animations.
Samsung is introducing new quick-access tiles that, among other things, provide faster access to the sleep coach. The Compass app now allows users to mark important locations, such as a parked car, as a waypoint at the touch of a button and navigate back to it. The camera remote control is getting new modes. After the update, the Samsung Wearable smartphone app should make it easier to select and personalize watch faces.
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