Samsung has officially launched the One UI 8 Watch beta for the Galaxy Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic. The beta is currently limited to South Korea, with a US rollout expected soon. Users in other regions will need to wait for the stable update later this year. In the meantime, here’s a look at the key features and changes that the Galaxy Watch 6 series receives with One UI 8 Watch.
One UI 8 Watch for Galaxy Watch 6: What’s new
Based on Wear OS 6, One UI 8 Watch introduces a completely refreshed design and several functional improvements to your Galaxy Watch 6 or Watch 6 Classic. We have listed the key additions below.
New UI design language: Redesigned app icons, a revamped app drawer layout, and a customizable tiles interface.
Now Bar: Quickly view and manage important tasks directly from the watch face.
New charging screen: Updated animations and layout provide better visibility of battery status and remaining charging time.
Double-pinch gesture support: Double-tap your thumb and index finger to perform actions such as responding to notifications, controlling music, taking photos, or interacting with alarms, calendar events, and reminders.
Enhanced notifications: Overlapping notifications from the same app can now be expanded and viewed easily, while gesture-based controls let you respond or return to the watch face quickly.
Smarter notification settings: Choose to receive notifications smartly—only on your phone, only on your watch, or on both.
Pinned reminders: Tap the star icon on important reminders to keep them at the top for easy access.
Bedtime Guide: Analyzes sleep patterns to suggest optimal bedtimes for better rest.
Mindfulness: Record emotions and moods, and use guided breathing exercises to reduce stress.
New watch faces: Choose from over 300 styles, search by color, style, or displayed information, and receive recommendations based on your current watch face.
Custom tiles: Combine multiple apps’ information—such as weather, calendar events, and reminders—into a single tile for quick access.
Custom apps screen: Run up to 20 timers simultaneously and configure which calendars are displayed on the watch.
App drawer layout: More flexible layouts let you organize apps exactly how you want them.
Fitness and Health Improvements: Enhancements to tracking tools for workouts, heart rate, and general activity.
With these changes and enhancements, One UI 8 Watch breathes new life into your Galaxy Watch 6. Stay tuned for the official update, which should reach users worldwide before the end of the year.