Samsung has so far avoided using the operating system Wear OS di Google in favor of the owner Tizen on his line of SmartWatch Galaxy. This could change very soon as the next one The company's Galaxy Watch 4 could use Wear OS of Google.
Innovating but maintaining a user interface similar to the current one
The news was reported by SamMobile which also signals that the OS that will support Galaxy Watch 4 will have a UI 3.x. Although Samsung's Tizen-based Galaxy smartwatches also come with One UI, this version will be developed specifically for Wear OS with a renewed focus on ease of use. The Korean giant is also looking to maintain a UI-like appearance of its current Tizen-based Galaxy smartwatches.
Galaxy Watch 4 could be available in three different variants
Interestingly, Samsung is developing three different models of the Galaxy Watch 4 with the code name "Wise","Fresh"And"Lucky". The “Wise” variant will feature a classic look with a rotating bezel, while the other two variants will have sporty design elements.
The report does not shed any light on the internal specifications of the Galaxy Watch 4. However, Wear OS only supports the platform Snapdragon Wear di Qualcomm and Samsung will probably use the chip Snapdragon Wear 4100 o 4100+ for its upcoming smartwatch line.
Announced last year, the Snapdragon Wear 4100 chip is significantly more efficient than previous Snapdragon chipsets for the Wear OS platform. It offers 85% improved CPU performance, with the GPU 2,5 times faster than the old chipset. So far, TichWatch Pro 3 is the only Wear OS smartwatch to have launched with the new Snapdragon Wear 4100 chipset.
The Galaxy Watch 4 could function as a walkie-talkie
It looks like Samsung will include a feature on the Galaxy Watch 4 that will turn it into a walkie-talkie. This will allow you to send short voice messages to your friends or family. The Apple Watch already offers similar functionality, so this feature on the Galaxy Watch 4 won't be entirely new.
When is the announcement of the new smartwatches?
Samsung is expected to announce its upcoming smartwatches along with the new foldable devices such as Galaxy Fold 3 e Galaxy z flip 2 in July or August.
Galaxy Watch 4 may offer better integration with Google
Samsung's current smartwatches offer no integration with Google's services. Instead of Google Assistant o Alexa, present Bixby as the default voice assistant.
If the Galaxy Watch 4 will actually support Wear OS, it will offer deeper integration with various Google services and feature the Google Assistant as the default voice assistant, ultimately making it more useful and functional.
