Samsung Wear OS New Features: Here's What You Get with the Galaxy Watch

Urian B., Tech Times 22 March 2023, 10:03 pm

As Samsung continues to expand its portfolio of Wear OS-compatible smartwatches, they're getting even better features that make them more useful to everyday users. The Galaxy Watch 4 and the Galaxy Watch 5 lineups, powered by Wear OS, offer users a great degree of flexibility when customizing the user interface.

User Flexibility with Wear OS on the Samsung Galaxy Watch

According to the story by Sam Mobile, the debut of Samsung's Galaxy Watch series gave smartwatch fans a huge reason to rejoice, especially with the user-friendly Wear OS that runs the device. The OS provides users an easy way to reassign physical buttons on the watch. Furthermore, it allows for more customization than Galaxy phones running One UI.

As technology progresses, users require more and more flexibility regarding their personal devices. The Samsung Galaxy Watch is a perfect example because its Wear OS allows users to customize buttons and create a unique experience that fits their lifestyle.

Experience More Customization with Wear OS: Reassigning the Physical Home and Back Buttons on Galaxy Watches

Reassigning the physical home and back buttons on Samsung's Galaxy Watch lineups can make managing their smartwatch experience easier. After all, it allows Galaxy Watches to use more advanced physical controls that quickly launch apps and functions.

But with Wear OS comes the ability to customize these physical buttons to fit the user's preferences. To access this feature, first swipe down on the screen and open the Settings. An earlier article by Engadget shared how Google would bring new features to Wear OS.

Customize Shortcut Functions for Home and Back Keys

Then go to "Advanced features," scroll down, and tap "Customize keys." From this menu, users can reassign the "Double press" and "Press and hold" options from the home key, plus the "Short press" command from the back key.

For example, for the "Double press home key" command, users can choose to "Go to the most recent app," "Accessibility shortcuts," or launch any other app installed on their watch.

Creating a Customized Smartwatch Experience with the Galaxy Watch 5 and 5 Pro

The "Press and hold home key" command, meanwhile, can be assigned to Bixby, Google Assistant, or the Power off menu-while the "Short press back key" can be designated to either "Go to the previous screen" or "Show recent apps."

The ability to customize these commands can help make the smartwatch experience more intuitive and enjoyable. And that's why the Galaxy Watch 5 and 5 Pro have received glowing reviews-Samsung has packed these devices with features and controls that showcase their versatility and performance.

Experience Wear OS and the Convenience of Customizing the Samsung Galaxy Watch

Furthermore, if buyers consider buying a smartwatch, don't forget that Samsung often offers its wearables at discounted rates. So keep an eye out for potential savings when buyers shop. Another article by 9to5Google shared other features buyers could get with the Wear OS 3.

That way, buyers will experience the convenience of using Wear OS and the great convenience of customizing the physical key functions of their Samsung Galaxy Watch firsthand.