Samsung Releases Major Software Update For Gear S3 Units In The US

Just as AT&T started selling the Gear S3 Classic and its Frontier counterpart, Samsung has released a new software update that brings even more features and other improvements to the Gear S3. At the moment, only Gear S3 units sold in the US are getting the update.

The update brings Tizen to version 2.3.2.3, which is the same version that Gear S3 smartwatches have been running in Europe since March. Over-the-air software rollouts can be staged, so if the update isn't available right away, be patient.

• Watch Faces - You can now add new Date and Music complications to selected Watch faces.
• Alti-Barometer - An altitude auto refresh feature has been added.
• Samsung Health - Customizable pace-coaching feature and HR Zone information for Running have been added.
• S Voice - You can now set a date and time when creating a reminder.
• News Briefing - With the improved UI, you can read the news more conveniently via the widget.
• Settings - A TTS option has been to the Input menu. (Additional languages are available to download.)
• Find My Device - A new feature to display your contact information on your Gear if it gets lost has been added.
• Accessibility - New features have been added to Direct access menu including Screen Reader, Accessibility, Dark screen, Greyscale, and Negative colors.
• iOS Support - UX enhancements and bug fixes (S Voice recognition rate, Connection Stability, and Music Transfer from PC.)
• Samsung Gear - An Auto Switch feature has been added that supports Gear S3, S2, and Fit 2, which automatically connects the Gear device being worn to the paired smartphone.
• Stop Watch - Max time increased to 3 hours.
• Updated application: DIRECTV
• New Partner Apps available for download in the Galaxy Apps Store.
  • Spotify - A global music streaming service
  • BMW Connected - The BMW ConnectedDrive service for controlling a BMW vehicle
  • Gear for Nest - The Nest Thermostat controller
  • Facer - Over 15,000 premium watch faces available
  • NYC Transit - Real-time New York City public transit information