Samsung rolls out April updates to older Galaxy Watch fashions

What you want to know

• Samsung’s April replace with a March safety patch is now out there for Galaxy Watch 6, 5, and 4 sequence in Korea and the U.S., following an preliminary launch for the Watch 7 and Extremely.
• The replace, round 500MB relying on the mannequin, focuses on safety and stability enhancements.
• Extra areas are anticipated to get the most recent firmware within the coming weeks.

Samsung is rolling out new updates to a couple of its Galaxy Watch fashions this week throughout areas, together with Korea and the U.S.

In its April replace, the Korean OEM appears to have snuck in a (by way of 9to5Google) March safety patch as effectively. The replace first began rolling out for the Galaxy Watch 7 and the Extremely mannequin early final month; nevertheless, it now seems to be a wider rollout as it’s reaching older Galaxy Watch fashions for areas beginning with Korea and likewise within the U.S.

Per a number of stories, the Galaxy Watch 6, Watch 5, and Watch 4 sequence can be receiving this One UI 6-based replace that measures round 500MB or extra, relying on the watch mannequin.

Whereas the firmware brings the older March safety patch, the changelog signifies that it additionally contains stability enhancements subsequent to safety enhancements. Because the replace simply started the roll out, it’s anticipated to achieve extra areas within the coming weeks.

In different Galaxy Watch information, a new leak has shared some data on what to anticipate from the subsequent Extremely smartwatch from Samsung. Tentatively named Galaxy Watch Extremely 2, it’s tipped to be launching alongside the upcoming foldables — the Galaxy Fold 7 and the Flip 7 — with the Unpacked occasion possible taking place in July. The leak has additional talked about that there received’t be any vital adjustments relating to the Extremely watch design and pricing.