The Wear OS 6-based update will land later this year, but users remain in the dark on specifics<\/p>\n
Samsung has officially confirmed that its latest smartwatch<\/a> software\u2014One UI 8 Watch\u2014will be expanding beyond the Galaxy Watch 8 series to older models later this year.<\/p>\n It\u2019s both a helpful and unhelpful update. For those eagerly awaiting the update on an older device like the Galaxy Watch 7<\/a>, the confirmation does at least put rest to any notion (however unlikely it was) that the latest software wouldn\u2019t roll back in 2025. <\/p>\n However, the timeline remains pretty vague\u2014meaning, theoretically, it might not land on older Galaxy Watch devices until late December. <\/p>\n The confirmation came as part of a broader announcement about the One UI 8 beta program for its smartphones. In the release<\/a>, Samsung stated the watch update would deliver \u201cmotivational health features and a more refined, intuitive smartwatch interface\u201d to a broader range of users.<\/p>\n Any frustration Samsung users have regarding the update is likely compounded by the fact that the 2024 Galaxy Watch Ultra<\/a> received its One UI 8 update early, while the Watch 7\u2014which launched at the same time with similar internal hardware\u2014is still waiting. <\/p>\n There is also a slightly updated 2025 Galaxy Watch Ultra<\/a> that features the latest software, too, in case you missed that release. And while it\u2019s assumed that devices as old as the Galaxy Watch 4<\/a> will eventually receive the update (based on Samsung\u2019s past commitments), it\u2019s also unclear which specific features will be included for each device. <\/p>\n \n Advertisement <\/p>\n