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Samsung simplifies app names on Galaxy Watch 4, Watch 5 with December 2023 update [Verizon US]
Samsung has started rolling out the December 2023 security update for Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, Galaxy Watch 5, and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro on the Verizon network in the US. The update brings some improvements and changes to provide a better experience.
The latest update has simplified the Samsung app names on the watch. The update removes the “Samsung” prefix from the app names, such as Samsung Health, Samsung Pay, Samsung Wallet, and Samsung Global Goals. The new app names are Health, Pay, Wallet, and Global Goals, respectively.
Moreover, the update also provides some general improvements to the Watch’s performance and stability. The firmware versions of the December 2023 security update for Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 5 series on Verizon network in the US are given below.
- Galaxy Watch 5 – R905USQU1BWL1 (40mm) / R915USQU1BWL1 (44mm)
- Galaxy Watch 5 Pro – R925USQU1BWL1 (45mm)
- Galaxy Watch 4 – R865USQU1HWL1 (40mm) / R875USQU1HWL1 (44mm)
- Galaxy Watch 4 Classic – R885USQU1HWL1 (42mm) / R895USQU1HWL1 (46mm)
The update is being rolled out in phases, so it may take some time to reach all the eligible devices. Its size may vary depending on the watch model and software version.
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Users can check for the update manually by going to Settings >> Software update >> Download and install on their watch. They can also use the Galaxy Wearable app on their smartphone to check for the update.
Users are advised to connect their watch to a Wi-Fi network or a strong Verizon wireless network before downloading the update. They should also ensure that their watch battery is fully charged or connected to a charger during the update process.
Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra users are getting a September 2024 security update in Brazil. This update is already live in Europe, India, Canada, and the US.
The fresh update makes the Galaxy S23 phone more reliable, secure, and stable by fixing a bunch of issues. The company is regularly working to make it available for all models.
September 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra in Brazil can be verified through One UI build version S911BXXS6CXHA, S916BXXS6CXHA, and S918BXXS6CXHA respectively. 
Users can manually install the update by going to the smartphone’s settings, selecting ‘Software Update’, and then choosing ‘Download and install’. Following these steps will help ensure that your Samsung Galaxy S23 remains secure and up-to-date.
September 2024 Security Patch Details
The latest security patch addresses 1 critical and 43 high levels of CVEs for the Android operating system. However, 1 CVE was resolved by previous updates from the company, and 1 is not relevant to Galaxy devices.
Besides Google patches, Samsung offers 23 SVE items to improve user experience. The latest security patch fixes various issues related to My Files, Theme Center, One UI Home, Knox, Dex, and more. It also enhances the stability and performance of the device.
Samsung started Galaxy S24 FE pre-orders in India. The company is bringing a free storage upgrade as a pre-order benefit. The phone’s set to start shipping on the auspicious day of Navratri, a widely celebrated festival in India.
Free storage upgrade on Galaxy S24 FE means that you can avail 256GB model by paying for the 128GB variant. It’s a direct benefit of INR 6,000 that you can grab by pre-ordering the latest Fan Edition for yourself or your loved one.
The Galaxy S24 FE 256GB costs INR 65999 in India, while you get it for INR 59999. The 256GB variant is pre-selected and you will get the discount on the checkout page. There are more stunning offers available alongside the page to purchase accessories.
You can avail a discount of up to INR 25,000 by exchanging your current device. There’s a Samsung Assured Buyback plan costing IRN 1499 that ensures up to 70% resale value. You can also bundle more Galaxy devices to get an additional 5% discount.
- Pre-order Galaxy S24 FE on Samsung.com
Registering on Samsung Shop for the first time will unlock another cool discount. You will be offered a coupon of INR 2000 towards your Galaxy S24 FE purchase that can be used to purchase accessories through Samsung Shop.
Samsung Galaxy S25 will launch, but rumors of 2026 flagships are already surfacing. The latest rumor suggests that the Galaxy S26 will usher in a whole new era of performance and efficiency.
According to the rumor, the Galaxy S26 will use a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (8 Elite 2) chip. Qualcomm could source the production from TSMC and Samsung Foundry on their latest process nodes.
Next year’s Snapdragon chip could be manufactured using TSMC’s second-gen 3nm and Samsung Foundry’s 2nm process – returning to a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-like dual-sourcing strategy.
Weibo leaker Undead claims that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 could feature two performance cores running at a clock speed as fast as 5GHz and six efficiency cores peaking at 4GHz.
These CPU speeds could only be available in the Snapdragon manufactured by TSMC. However, Samsung Foundry’s Snapdragon could have different clock speeds.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 features Qualcomm’s homegrown Oryon CPU cores. It has two main cores running at a clock speed of up to 4.37GHz along with six efficiency cores at up to 2.8GHz.
As Exynos isn’t doing well, Samsung could make some major changes in its Foundry business. The company could develop Snapdragon chips to be used in Galaxy phones at its own Foundry.
The generational difference in the process could give Samsung’s variant a marginal lead. Despite having an underclocked CPU, the “for Galaxy” variant could offer better performance and efficiency.