Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 debuted globally in August last year. Now the South Korean brand has started rolling out a fresh update for the device. It packs system stability improvements and the latest security patches. It’s worth noting that Samsung offers the Galaxy Watch 4 in regular and Classic variants. The wearable device runs on Google’s WearOS.
According to some Reddit users, the latest software update has a firmware version R8x0XXU1FVD4 and measures 100MB in size. It currently appears to be rolling out in the US and should reach other regions in the coming days. The update changelog says that it offers improved system stability and reliability improvements. It’s unclear whether the wearable device gets any new features after the update.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 comes in 40 and 44mm dial sizes with an aluminum build and sAMOLED display bearing 1.4 and 1.2-inch screen sizes respectively. There are two physical buttons on the right side, and the smartwatch is shielded by Gorilla Glass DX. It is also IP68 certified and water-resistant up to 5ATM.
The Galaxy Watch 4 is equipped with an optical heart-rate sensor, SpO2 tracker, ECG, sleep monitor, and menstrual cycle tracker. It is capable of measuring the body’s fat percentage, skeletal muscle, and body water. The device offers support for 90 workout modes and inbuilt GPS.
Internally, the Galaxy Watch 4 is powered by an Exynos W920 processor paired with 1.5GB RAM and 16GB onboard storage. The smartwatch’s 40 and 44mm models are backed by 361mAh and 247mAh battery units respectively.
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