Samsung Gear S3 gets Tizen 3.0 with many major features in massive update
Weighing in at 258.5MB, the patch brings a plethora of new functionalities. The list below covers most of the major changes:
- Optimized UI with new functionalities for the rotating bezel.
- Nutrition management feature. Add calorie intake and compare calorie balance with your daily goal.
- Watch only mode – turns Gear S3 into a regular watch that shows the time only. Can increase battery life by up to 40 days.
- Multi-workouts widget allows for quick access to different workouts.
- Apps shortcuts widget allows for quick access to up to 4 different apps.
- Swipe up or down from any screen to open up Moment bar (quick toggles screen).
- Send SOS requests now include altitude for more accurate tracking.
- Improved accuracy of heart rate monitoring.
- Samsung Connect – monitor and manage smart (IoT) devices straight from the Gear S3 (additional app download required).
- Gear VR controller – allows control of Gear VR with the Gear S3 (additional app download required).
- PPT controller – can manage PowerPoint presentations with the Gear S3 (additional app download required).
- Browsing for new watch faces is now easier. Watch face sharing function also added.
- Contacts and Calendar – Create and edit contacts and events from the Gear S3.
- Viewing and editing checklists on the Gear S3.
- Added an option to customize the location of apps and sort them in the order in which they were most recently used.
- Design of Samsung Gear app has been updated.
- Updated Samsung Health app.
- Support for Bixby Reminder. Galaxy S8, S8+ and Note 8 owners can get reminders on the Gear S3.
- Ringtone – set music saved on the Gear S3 as your ringtone.
Things that are NOT allowed: