For many, the Galaxy Watch 4 was the perfect smartwatch, offering a sleek profile, plenty of power, and a design that’s timeless.
With that said, this is a still tech product that we’re talking about, which means that after some time, people were already thinking about what’s next, leaving it in the dust for newer options like the Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 7.
With the Galaxy Watch 8 on the horizon, it makes perfect sense that new One UI 8 software is being tested.
The beginning of the end For those that own a Galaxy Watch 4, this is going to be some sad news.
Of course, the Galaxy Watch 4 is outside of this, with just three years promised.
The Galaxy Watch 4 was the ideal smartwatch for many people because of its elegant profile, powerful battery, and classic design. Having said that, since this is still a technological product, people were already considering the next big thing after a while, and the Galaxy Watch 6 and 7 were the newer models that replaced it. Although we previously reported that the Galaxy Watch 4 was in a bit of a bind with regard to upcoming updates, more evidence is now emerging that suggests this could be the end.
The testing of new One UI 8 software is logical given the impending release of the Galaxy Watch 8. Although it will debut on Samsung’s newest wearable, it still needs to make its way to other older devices. To guarantee a smooth launch, betas will be distributed to those who are willing to test it out. Things get interesting now because 9to5Google noticed a note in the beta that said you need a Galaxy Watch 5 or higher to benefit from the new software update.
The end is coming.
This will be some depressing news for Galaxy Watch 4 owners. However, keep in mind that this is only for the beta, so future changes may occur. This is nothing new to anyone who has ever bought a smartphone, tablet, or wearable. Every single gadget on the market eventually runs out of support.
Updates may be available for a few years or for a number of years, depending on the brand. Google and Samsung have been providing several years of updates for their more recent products, demonstrating how big brands have stepped up their support in the last few years. Naturally, the Galaxy Watch 4, which is only expected to be available for three years, is not included in this.