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Samsung Galaxy Watch’s Universal Gestures Feature – What is it and how to use
Samsung officially details Galaxy Watch’s Universal Gestures feature. The company has always been committed to delivering a consistent experience for all Samsung users. To recall, the Universal Gestures was introduced as part of the One UI 5 Watch update.
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Universal Gestures feature offers users a valuable alternative to the interactions needed to operate the device. With four distinct gestures – Make Fist, Make Fist Twice, Pinch, and Double Pinch – users can navigate their Galaxy Watch in ways that work best for them.
How to Turn On Universal Gestures
To activate Universal Gestures on the Galaxy Watch, follow these simple steps:
Once the Universal Gestures feature is enabled, your Galaxy Watch will indicate it with a customizable colored outline, allowing you to utilize this intuitive mode for a tailored and accessible experience.
Make Fist to Open Action Menu and Select
Within Universal Gestures, the Make Fist gesture simplifies the process of selecting and opening items on the Galaxy Watch.
Make Fist Twice gesture unveils the Action menu, which is an array of convenient options accessible right from your wrist. Imagine this menu as a toolbox packed with essential tools, such as opening the apps menu, going to the previous screen and displaying recent apps.
The Action menu is also dynamic, adjusting its content based on whichever screen is currently open when the user activates the Action menu. When you are ready to select the item, simply make a fist.
Pinch to Navigate Back and Forth
The Pinch and Double Pinch gestures on the Galaxy Watch offer new touch-free ways for users to interact with their Galaxy Watch, which are especially beneficial for individuals facing mobility limitations. With these two gestures, you can navigate from one item to another or go back to the previous item.
Scroll through your messages, browse your calendar items or peruse your photo album – these are all made possible with the Pinch gesture.
Accessibility is about removing barriers and delivering seamless experiences to everyone. For instance, Galaxy users can easily change any of the actions of these four gestures, further personalizing their device to better serve their needs.
Another Notable Galaxy Watch Control Feature
The Galaxy Watch’s Gestures, located within Advanced features, is another standout feature that offers a convenient shortcut for actions — answering calls, dismissing alerts or swiftly launching apps — all achievable through simple hand and arm motions.
Samsung disabled Sound Assistant’s Multi Sound feature in One UI 6.1.1 for Android Auto. In a recent development, it has emerged that One UI 7 could bring back the Multi Sound feature of Sound Assistant for Android Auto.
The moderator confirmed the changes made in One UI 6.1.1 regarding the Multi Sound feature when using Android Auto. The update has disabled the specific feature to address compatibility issues with different Android Auto manufacturers.
Meanwhile, Samsung is monitoring customer feedback and plans to reconsider supporting the feature in future OS updates. The moderator hasn’t specifically mentioned One UI 7, but it is most likely to return with the next major update.
Multi Sound feature functioned differently depending on the Android Auto manufacturer, causing various issues. The company has made a change in One UI 6.1.1, which disables the Multi Sound feature in Sound Assistant when using Android Auto.
Sound Assistant is a plugin offered by Samsung under the Good Lock umbrella. It allows users to adjust the sound balance between different audio sources, such as speakers, headphones, and external devices.
You will find it quite useful when using multiple audio outputs at the same time. For Android Auto users, it unlocks a pleasing experience to elevate their listening. However, the removal of One UI 6.1.1 has disappointed many users.
One UI 7 update should revive the Multi Sound feature for Android Auto users. The moderator hasn’t made any mention of the next upgrade. However, Samsung is set to unveil the One UI 7 at next month’s Developer Conference.
Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22, and Galaxy S22 Ultra models are receiving One UI 6.1.1 update based on Android 14 in the US. The update is currently rolling out for locked models on the T-Mobile network in the US.
One UI 6.1.1 brings several enactments that make using your phone even better. Users can look forward to a more user-friendly interface, smoother performance, and advanced AI features to enhance everyday tasks.
The firmware versions of One UI 6.1.1 update for Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra in the US are S901USQU6EXH8, S906USQU6EXH8, and S908USQU6EXH8 respectively. Users will have to download a 3.1GB package to install the update.
One UI 6.1.1 update for the Samsung Galaxy S22 series is already available in Korea and Europe, and now in the US. Notably, the company is going to release this major update in Canada on September 24.
Talking about features, One UI 6.1.1 lets you convert your drawings to artwork, improves photo styles, and uses text auto-completion on the Samsung Keyboard. It also supports real-time translation for calls and text in images, voice-to-text conversion, better PDF management, and dynamic wallpapers.
Moreover, the fresh update brings the latest Android security patch released in September 2024 to improve system security. You can check and install the latest update through Settings >> Software Updates >> Download and install.
Samsung inked a massive 4G/5G network equipment deal with India’s VI. The company is set to supply network equipment worth $720 million to India’s third-largest telecom operator, after Jio and Bharti Airtel.
The South Korean tech giant managed to secure a massive order worth approximately 1 trillion won (~ $720 million) by supplying 4G and 5G mobile communication network equipment to VI, India’s third-largest telecom operator.
Samsung is set to sign a contract with Vodafone Idea, along with Ericsson and Nokia. This is a massive deal aimed at supplying 4G and 5G network equipment. The total contract value for the three companies is estimated at $3.6 billion.
Ericsson and Nokia are expected to secure 40% of the total contract value each, while Samsung will take the remaining 20%. In particular, the Korean tech giant could secure approximately $720 million worth of orders.
Samsung joins India’s 5G deployment
The company signed a 5G equipment supply contract with Bharti Airtel in August 2022. In December of the same year, the company signed a 5G RAN equipment supply contract with Reliance Jio, the country’s largest telecom operator.
With this order, Samsung will now supply 5G network equipment to all three major telecom operators in India. The company expressed a cautious stance regarding the expected order amount and progress, stating that “the details have not yet been finalized.”