Samsung believes in putting the very best mobile experiences into the hands of as many people as possible, which includes our commitment to providing continuous software support for previous Galaxy Watch models. That’s why today, we announced that One UI is available to offer Galaxy users an elevated mobile experience. And now, starting from November 15^th, a new software update¹ will also enable Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Watch Active2 and Galaxy Watch3 owners to enjoy new features and a range of new watch faces to personalize their smartwatch experience.

Here are some of the features you can look forward to.

Get Help With Advanced Fall Detection Whether You Are Moving or Standing Still

Fall Detection is designed to identify hard falls when the wearer is moving, such as when they are doing physical activities, like running. Coming to Galaxy Watch Active2 and Galaxy Watch3, the new update gives you the option to select a higher sensitivity for Fall Detection – you can even choose to detect a fall when you are standing still. Once a fall is detected, your watch will send an SOS notification to pre-selected contacts, helping ensure that the wearer can receive the assistance they need as soon as possible. This makes it easier to keep both yourself and your more vulnerable loved ones safe.²

Work Out With Friends Using Updated Group Challenge

Group Challenge enables you to work out with friends no matter how far apart you are – helping you stay motivated and connected by working out together. With the new update, you can now add your friends or family members to a Challenge, battling it out to see who can go the furthest or the fastest, either working as a team or competing against each other individually. Keep track of your own place in the competition or see how you’re performing as a team – all from your wrist.

Get a More Holistic Insight Into Your Health

The Galaxy Watch series has introduced a vast suite of advanced health features – from heart rate tracking and blood oxygen measurement to sleep and stress management.³ Plus, with ground-breaking Blood Pressure (BP)⁴ and Electrocardiogram (ECG)⁵ monitoring in select markets, Galaxy Watch users can benefit from accurate health monitoring and gain deeper insights into their overall health through the Samsung Health Monitor app.

Currently available in a total of 42 markets, the Samsung Health Monitor app⁶ was recently introduced on the Galaxy Watch4 in four new markets – Australia, Azerbaijan, Paraguay and Georgia – and has since expanded to the Galaxy Watch Active2 and Galaxy Watch3.

The Perfect Watch Face for You

Watch faces are a fun and simple way to make your Galaxy Watch reflect your personal style. Now, you can enjoy 10 additional watch faces that first launched with the Galaxy Watch4. From the bright and bold Big Number and Active watch faces, to the stylish and minimalist Classic – more options mean more freedom to express yourself.

Some of the new watch faces are designed to enable you to take personalization a step further. Tapping on these watch face will enable you to pick between different background or text colors, while the Animals watch face allows you to choose between different colorful animated creatures like a monkey, rabbit, sheep or cat.

¹ Availability may vary by market, device or operator. The update will initially be available on Bluetooth versions, and will roll out to LTE versions later. Requires the latest version of the Galaxy Wearable app and Galaxy Watch plugin.

² Fall detection feature is available on Galaxy Watch Active2, Galaxy Watch3 and Galaxy Watch4. To notify an emergency contact, a network connection is required. GPS accuracy may be affected by obstructions to the satellite signal, such as buildings.

³ These features are intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only. Not intended for use in detection, diagnosis, or treatment of any medical condition or disease. Availability of these features may vary by market or device.

⁴ The Blood Pressure feature is only available in select markets. To ensure accuracy, users should calibrate their device every four weeks with a traditional blood pressure cuff. The BP app cannot diagnose hypertension, other conditions, or check for signs of a heart attack. This app can only be used for measuring in ages 22 and over. It is not meant to replace traditional methods of diagnosis or treatment by a qualified healthcare professional.

⁵ The ECG feature is only available in select markets. The ECG app is not intended to replace traditional methods of diagnosis or treatment. The ECG app is not intended for users with known arrhythmias other than atrial fibrillation or users under 22 years old. Users should not interpret or take clinical action based on the device output without consultation of a qualified healthcare professional.

⁶ Availability may vary by market. Available on the Galaxy Watch Active2, Galaxy Watch3 and Galaxy Watch4. Requires Samsung Galaxy Smartphone with Android 7 or later, and Samsung Health Monitor app which is available only at the Samsung Galaxy app store. Due to country restrictions in acquiring approval/registration as a medical device, Samsung Health Monitor app only works on watches and smartphones purchased in the countries where service is currently available.

Your Galaxy Watch offers immense possibilities in managing health, digital detox and increasing productivity at a time when remote working is the buzzword. Here are some pro tips to extract the most out of your Galaxy Watch.

Healthy Lifestyle

Your Galaxy Watch encourages you to form healthy habits round the clock with action-based insights. Packed with powerful range of sensors, Samsung Health on your Galaxy Watch is your personal health adviser, automatically tracking and detecting 39 workouts. The ‘Daily Activity’ widget provides all health goals (calories, steps, exercise time, active time) snapshot in a single screen. You can also monitor your stress levels regularly and the in-built guided breathing exercise can help in restoring the energy levels.

Harish Bishnoi: Your Galaxy Watch encourages you to form healthy habits

To improve healthy lifestyle, Samsung Health comes with a widget, where you can log and monitor your water and caffeine intake. This is a sure shot way of preventing yourself against unnecessary snacking and keeping your body hydrated.

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The Galaxy Watch also prompts you to get going, when you lost track of time in the midst of back-to-back conference calls. With the sleep tracker, you can analyze your sleep quality and the automated ‘Daily Briefing’ notifications are a bonus for all users. To top it all, your Galaxy Watch now comes with the popular ‘Hand Wash’ app that prompts you to clean your hands, a key preventive attribute to stay safe.

Digital Detox

With your Galaxy Watch, you get notifications for a wide range of activities –calls, messages, reminders, news – all at the flick of your wrist, but with limited interaction to the smartphone screen. This is a big step to regulate screen time and avoid distractions, enabling you to focus on work and also spend quality time with your family. The Goodnight Mode on your Galaxy Watch prevents disturbances while you are sleeping and the ‘Do Not Disturb’ feature mutes alerts and keeps screen off at scheduled times.

Higher Productivity

With the SmartThings App, you can switch on TV or the lights, control temperature, start scenes or automations with a simple command from the wrist. The Bixby Smart Assistant helps in being productive through simple voice commands, making it easy to initiate calls, send messages, create reminders, and monitor health performances.

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In the stand-alone mode – and connected to LTE mobile network – you can use your Galaxy Watch to take calls and get messages even when the phone is not in connectivity range. You can leave your phone at home, but still go out for those long morning walks, listening to great music and without worrying about missed calls.

[The author of this article Harish Bishnoi, is Director, IoT & Product Analytics at Samsung Research Institute – Bangalore]

The launch of Galaxy Watch Active2 4G is a reflection of Samsung’s commitment to create an ecosystem of products that allows consumers to switch between work and play, seamlessly. Earlier this year, Samsung had announced the launch of Galaxy Watch 4G, the company’s first 4G smartwatch in India. With Watch Active2 4G, Samsung has become the only brand in India to offer multiple 4G smartwatches options to its consumers.

“At Samsung, we understand the needs of the consumers. The Galaxy ecosystem has been created to ensure that the latest innovations and technologies are accessible to all. With the launch of Galaxy Watch Active2 4G, Samsung now has the widest range of 4G enabled smartwatches in India spanning 2 unique design templates, 3 sizes and 6 colour finishes. The fresh design language and all new digital bezel UI in combination with seamless 4G connectivity makes the Watch Active2 an essential product for those seeking a blend of style and functionality. to The mantra “Do What You Can’t” has always been the driving force behind such meaningful innovations that help us enrich the lives of our consumers,” said Aditya Babbar, Director, Mobile Business, Samsung India.

Purposeful Design, Tailored to Suit Your Life

Galaxy Watch Active2 4G offers various customizations to match your personality and style. The masterfully designed 44mm Galaxy Watch Active2 4G comes in a premium, solid stainless-steel case with a leather band. The light weight, slim and ergonomic design makes it the perfect fit for any occasion. You can choose from 3 different finishes in the steel case – Gold, Black & Silver. The Super AMOLED Display covers the screen edge to edge and comes with a touch bezel, giving consumer an all-new experience while navigating through apps on the Galaxy Watch Active2 4G.

Achieve Your Wellness Goals

Galaxy Watch Active2 4G aims to enable users improve their fitness levels, by guiding users on wellness goals. The Galaxy Watch Active2 4G comes equipped with advanced sensors that accurately track up to 39 distinct activities with auto tracking for popular activities such as walking, running, cycling, rowing, Elliptical Trainer, dynamic workouts and swimming.

The smartwatch comes with an updated ‘Running Coach’ that provides access to seven different running programs and lets users monitor their running pace in real time. Galaxy Watch Active2 4G accounts for an advanced health sensor offering faster readings and detailed user insights that also maps stress levels.

Galaxy Active2 4G provides access to guided meditation programs through an integration with the popular sleep and meditation app, ‘Calm’, enabling consumers to have access to enhanced sleep analysis.

Seamless Connected Lifestyle

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 4G comes with e-sim connectivity helping consumers stay connected and allows them to make and take calls freely from the watch itself without having to keep their phone around. Users can access social media apps with just the tap of a finger even while they are away from their smartphone. Sharing a social media post or watching a short video clip right from your wrist, Galaxy Watch Active2 4G makes it all easy and simple. The new watch makes it even easier to stay connected through Samsung’s partnership with Spotify. It allows users to easily browse through their music, podcasts on Spotify and enjoy an uninterrupted listening experience. Galaxy Watch Active2 4G will be supported by the country’s leading telecom operators Airtel and Jio. Simply set-up and pair your smartwatch with your smartphone and be a part of the connected world.

Integral Part of the Galaxy Ecosystem

Galaxy Watch Active2 brings the best of Samsung’s Galaxy ecosystem to your smartwatch. The Samsung Galaxy Ecosystem is designed for power users who want to do it all, on the go. Once connected to your phone, Galaxy Watch Active2 4G allows users to easily take photos, start recording a video, preview video clips, switch between front and rear lenses, set a timer and then check the final photo or video — all from the wrist. Users can also charge their Galaxy Watch Active2 4G in an easy and intuitive way using Wireless PowerShare on their Galaxy smartphones.

Price and offers

Galaxy Watch Active2 4G comes with a 44mm steel dial in silver, black and gold finishes at INR 35,990.

Galaxy Watch 4G comes in both 46mm and 42mm variants at INR 30,990 and INR 28,490 respectively.

Galaxy Watch 4G and Watch Active2 4G are available across offline channels, Samsung Opera House, Samsung e-shop and leading online portals.

“At Samsung, we understand that inspiration comes at a moment’s notice. The Galaxy ecosystem has been created to maximize these very moments. All the products that we launch today are aimed at assisting and propelling users through their day. With the Bluetooth enabled S Pen and DeX mode, Galaxy Tab S6 lets you switch seamlessly between work and play, allowing you to expand a moment of inspiration into an immersive session of productivity. Galaxy Watch 4G is Samsung’s first e-Sim enabled watch in India. Galaxy Watch Active2, with its fresh design language and digital bezel, is a great combination of style and functionality. Its personalized tracking and advice helps you stay on top of your fitness game, wherever you may be. As always, it’s our mantra of ‘Do What You Can’t’ that keeps us in the hunt for meaningful innovations that enrich the lives of our users,” said Aditya Babbar, Director, Mobile Business, Samsung India.

Galaxy Tab S6

Improved S Pen for Enhanced Creativity and Productivity

With remote control functionality and wireless charging capabilities, the S Pen on Galaxy Tab S6 is a powerful tool for creating and getting things done on the go. With built-in Bluetooth remote control, users can take selfies and videos spontaneously or scroll through multimedia content even when the tablet is out of reach. The S Pen, which comes in the box, makes taking notes a breeze and delivers enough battery life to get users through a day full of presentations, note taking, translations, and creativity after just ten minutes of charging. Handwritten Samsung Notes can be converted to digital text and exported to formats like Microsoft Word with just one click. The transparent notes feature allows users to take notes while watching a video and what’s more with the magnetic charging strip behind the tablet, the S Pen can now be attached to the device thereby ensuring that it’s always charged and ready.

A new and further enhanced Samsung DeX is also packed into Galaxy Tab S6, enabling the user to seamlessly transit to a PC-like experience. So, the users can easily multitask and optimize their viewing experience on a larger screen. With a DeX function key added to Galaxy Tab S6’s new Keyboard Cover, users can launch and close DeX with the tap of a key. The keyboard has been fine-tuned for better functionality, including a trackpad, a free angle stand and a dedicated indent for the S Pen.

Entertainment Uncompromised

Galaxy Tab S6 delivers an amazing viewing experience. Its 10.5” Super AMOLED display works in tandem with quad speakers tuned by AKG and Dolby Atmos to keep the user completely immersed in the action. With a slim body measuring 5.7mm and weighing only 420 grams, Galaxy Tab S6 is extremely light and can easily slip into a bag or purse.

Galaxy Tab S6 enables high-quality, captivating gaming through a combination of graphics, sound, and intelligent hardware and software, bolstered by partnerships with leading game platforms like Unity and Unreal Engine. A best in class processor and Game Booster with AI capabilities enhance the gaming experience on Galaxy Tab S6. Galaxy Tab S6 also allows users to enjoy more of their favorite content. Users can search for latest Netflix shows with Bixby Voice and enjoy movies, music and more with a six -month YouTube Premium membership.

Cutting-edge Technology for Everyday Ease

Powered by the new Qualcomm 855 processor, Galaxy Tab S6 is optimized for faster, more powerful productivity and entertainment experiences. Galaxy Tab S6 offers advanced camera features, including 13 MP main camera and 5 MP ultra-wide camera, live focus capabilities and the first-ever dual camera with Ultra-Wide lens on a Samsung tablet. By taking advantage of a 123-degree field of view—as wide as the human eye—the Ultra-Wide camera allows users to capture the scenes and landscapes in front of them just as they see them.

Samsung is also introducing advanced display technologies on Galaxy Tab S6 with its first ever on-screen fingerprint scanner on a tablet. It’s also more secure than ever with Samsung Knox, Samsung’s defense-grade security platform. Additionally, as a part of Samsung’s Galaxy Ecosystem, Galaxy Tab S6 allows users to manage their appliances with Smart Things and Bixby through voice commands.

Galaxy Watch 4G and Watch Active2

Galaxy Watch 4G is a powerful smart watch for those who want to do it all — and look good while doing it. It is Samsung’s first Smartwatch to launch with the e-SIM technology in India. Together with its long-lasting battery and advanced connectivity features, Galaxy Watch 4G delivers a true mobile connectivity experience. With advanced wellness features and fitness tracking, it helps you achieve health goals as well as answer calls, respond to text messages, use GPS mapping, stream music and more, all from the wrist, and all without a smartphone in the pocket. Users can also start and end their day with morning and evening briefings to help stay on top of reminders, weather and their latest schedule.

Galaxy Watch’s advanced fitness tracking features keep the user motivated, and on track. It automatically tracks six of the most popular exercises— walking, running, cycling, elliptical machine, rowing, and dynamic workouts — and features 21 new indoor exercises from a selection of 39 activities. Galaxy Watch is designed to help users track food and water intake as well. Samsung makes music and multimedia control even easier on Galaxy Watch with Spotify, allowing users to listen to songs offline or without a smartphone.

The Galaxy Watch 4G is currently compatible with Samsung smartphones and will work on the Airtel and Jio networks.

Reliance Jio said it offers a revolutionary JioEverywhereConnect service for all its prepaid and postpaid customers at no additional cost. Jio’s path-breaking service JioEverywhereConnect will allow Jio users to use the same Jio number on both their smartphone and Samsung Galaxy Watch LTE, to make and receive calls, use data and applications on the data-strong Jio network, even when they have left their smartphone behind. With Jio’s affordable data plans, customers get the freedom to enjoy unlimited video, music, cricket and much more.

Bharti Airtel said they are delighted to offer their customers the Galaxy Watch LTE experience powered by Airtel e-SIM and super-fast 4G network. The partnership with Samsung India brings amazing mobility and flexibility to Airtel customers and we will continue to innovate to add value to their lives through our network, the company added.

Purposeful Design, Tailored to Suit Your Life

Galaxy Watch Active2 is masterfully designed to be both stylish and functional. The 44mm Galaxy Watch Active2 comes in two variants – lightweight aluminum case with a casual sport band and premium solid stainless steel case with a leather band. The Galaxy Watch Active2 features a brand new upgrade to the signature rotating bezel — and turns it digital to make it even more convenient to navigate while maximizing the screen size. The rotating touch bezel turns both clockwise and counterclockwise to move across screens so users can easily select their favorite apps. Plus, the upgraded One UI offers a simple, clear and natural user experience for navigation.

Achieve Your Wellness Goals

Galaxy Watch Active2 also serves as your guide to improved fitness goals, providing actionable insights that can help users make positive lifestyle choices in diet, exercise, mental health, sleep and more. The Watch Active2 can manually track more than 39 workouts with seven of them getting activated automatically— including running, walking, cycling, swimming, rowing machine, elliptical machine and dynamic workouts. With an updated Running Coach, users can monitor their running pace in real time and enjoy seven different running programs to help meet their goals. Galaxy Watch Active2 even incorporates innovative new health sensors on the back of the watch, which take in readings faster, so that the user gets insights quickly to maximize their fitness routine and stay on track.

Galaxy Watch Active2 helps the user track real-time stress levels through Samsung Health, the signature and popular health and wellness app. It also provides access to guided meditation programs through integration with Calm, the leading sleep and meditation app. Enhanced sleep analysis algorithms help the users work towards healthy sleep patterns, aiding recovery at night and getting you ready for the next day.

Seamless Connected Lifestyle

Galaxy Watch Active2 allows the user to make and receive calls freely from the watch through Bluetooth connectivity with the phone, while social media apps are accessible with just a tap of the finger, and offer more interaction with content. Now, users can even watch a short video clip right from their wrist. The new Galaxy Watch Active2 makes it even easier to stay connected through Samsung’s partnership with Spotify. It allows users to easily browse through their music, podcasts on Spotify and enjoy an uninterrupted listening experience.

Integral Part of the Galaxy Ecosystem

Galaxy Watch Active2 brings the best of Samsung’s Galaxy ecosystem to the smart watch. It allows the user to take photos, start recording a video, preview footage on the watch, switch between front and rear lenses, set a timer and then check the final photo or video — all from the wrist. Users can also use Wireless PowerShare on their Galaxy smartphone to charge their smart watch in an easy and intuitive way.

Price and Availability

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 comes in Mountain Gray and Cloud Blue colours. It will be available in stores and online from October 11 at INR59,900 along with exciting introductory offers of up to INR 5,000 cashback for HDFC Bank credit and debit card owners, special affordability schemes from leading banks and NBFCs, Keyboard Cover offer at INR 5,499 against INR 10,999 and 6 month paid membership to YouTube Premium.

The Galaxy Watch Active2 comes with a 44mm dial and in 2 material variants – stainless steel and aluminum. The Watch Active2 Steel comes in silver, black and gold finish at INR 31,990 while the Watch Active2 Aluminum comes in black, rose gold and cloud silver finish at INR 26,990. The Galaxy Watch 4G will be available from October 11 in both 46mm and 42mm variants at INR 30,990 and INR 28,490 respectively. Both new Watches will come with special launch affordability schemes from leading banks and NBFCs.

Galaxy Tab S6, Galaxy Watch 4G and Watch Active2 will be available across offline channels, Samsung Opera House, Samsung e-shop and leading online portals.

For more information about the Galaxy Tab S6, Watch Active2, and Galaxy Watch 4G, visit http://news.samsung.com/in and https://news.samsung.com/bharat

And that’s a wrap on another jam-packed Unpacked! It won’t be long now before consumers around the world will be able to get their hands on the newest additions to the Galaxy family: the Galaxy Note10 and Galaxy Note10+.

In case you missed it, click on the video above to view a replay of the showcase in its entirety.