Samsung’s One UI 8 Watch beta: what to expect

Samsung is getting ready to launch the One UI 8 Watch Beta, a big update for Galaxy Watch users, and it’s coming soon! Based on Wear OS 6, this beta will bring new features and improvements to make your smartwatch experience better. Here’s what you need to know. The beta program is expected to start before the end of June 2025 in the US and South Korea.

It will be available for Galaxy Watch 5, Watch 6, Watch 7, and Watch Ultra, but the Galaxy Watch 4 might not be included due to its support ending in August 2025. If you have a newer watch, you can join the beta through the Samsung Members app by signing up and downloading the update.

One UI 8 Watch will introduce cool health features, like an antioxidant index in Samsung Health and a new Now Bar for quick info access. The update also swaps Google Assistant for Gemini, offering smarter AI tools. You’ll notice smoother designs and better performance too.

To join, open the Samsung Members app, find the beta banner, and follow the steps. Your feedback will help Samsung improve the software before the stable version launches with the Galaxy Watch 8 in July 2025. Keep an eye on Samsung’s official channels for updates, and get ready to test the latest features on your Galaxy Watch!