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Samsung Ends Support for Galaxy Watch 4, Marking End of an Era for Wear OS
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In Short: Samsung has officially ended support for the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic, signaling the end of a pivotal chapter in Android wearables.
Samsung has quietly ended support for its Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic models, marking the end of an era for the wearable devices that helped revive Google’s Wear OS ecosystem. According to reports, the company updated its Mobile Security work scope schedule following the release of its September 2026 security bulletin, officially removing the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic from the list of supported devices.
The Galaxy Watch 4 lineup debuted in August 2021, marking Samsung’s high-profile departure from Tizen OS to co-develop Wear OS 3 alongside Google. Samsung promised four generations of Wear OS updates, which culminated in the final Wear OS 6/One UI 8 Watch update for the Galaxy Watch 4. This commitment to long-term software support was fully delivered, ensuring that users could continue to rely on their devices for years to come.
Despite the end of security updates, users of the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic do not need to worry about their devices abruptly stopping working. However, the removal of support means that users will no longer receive important security patches and bug fixes, potentially leaving them vulnerable to new threats.
Samsung’s decision to end support for these devices comes as the company prepares to unveil a new foldable iPhone that could rival its Android competitors. Rumors suggest that the tech giant is set to unveil a foldable iPhone named the iPhone Ultra, which will be a compact device similar to Samsung’s Z Fold 8 and is expected to cost around $2,000.
Meanwhile, Apple is also expected to make a significant announcement during its ‘Surprise and Shine’ keynote, where CEO John Ternus is expected to unveil the all-new iPhone Ultra, alongside iPhone 18 Pro models, fresh Apple Watches, enhanced AirPods, and an overhauled smart home line. The iPhone Ultra will mark Apple’s entry into the foldable market, blending an iPhone with an iPad mini and rivaling Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8.
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