Author details five Samsung Galaxy Watch setting changes
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Updated · How-To Geek · May 7
Author details five Samsung Galaxy Watch setting changes
8 articles · Updated · How-To Geek · May 7
The tweaks prioritise turning on the screen for notifications, assigning Google Assistant or Gemini to the home button, and enabling alerts for newly installed phone apps.
The author also recommends switching the default wallet to Google Wallet, mapping it to a double-press shortcut, and using gesture controls such as double-pinch and shake to handle notifications.
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