Samsung has rolled out a new firmware update for the Galaxy Watch Active 2 and with that, the company has introduced a number of new features to the wearable device. In addition to the software features, the company has also introduced a Violet-colored strap, to match the profile of the Galaxy S21 lineup.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 has received a firmware update that has been named R820XXu1DUA3/R820GFC1DUA3 and the size of this new update is about 85MB. Although it improves system stability, there’s also a major feature addition.
The company has added support for the SmartThings Find function, which is compatible with SmartTag released by Samsung. For those who are unaware, SmartTags is basically a Bluetooth tracker that can be attached to anything and now with the new update, it can be tracked using the smartwatch.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 comes in two sizes — 40mm and 44mm. It features an S-AMOLED display that supports 360 x 360 pixels resolution. The 40mm device has a 1.2-inch display whereas the 44mm model is fitted with a 1.4-inch screen.
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Under the hood, it is powered by an Exynos 9110 chipset along with 768MB of RAM. However, the LTE supported premium stainless steel edition of the smartwatch has 1.5 GB of RAM. The smartwatch runs Tizen OS with One UI which also allows users to create a customized watch that matches the clothes of the user.
It is an IP68 rated and MIL-STD 810G rated water-resistant and dustproof device that can remain unaffected from harsh climatic conditions. The device offers 39 workout options with different categories. It features an improved optical heart rate tracker with 8 LEDs for faster readings and also comes with an electrocardiogram (ECG).
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