The Galaxy Watch devices are among the most feature-packed wearables for health tracking. They’re also among those that offer the most polished user experience. However, there are still things that could be better, such as access to apps. It seems Samsung has realized this and is developing a “Shortcuts” app for the upcoming One UI 8 Watch update.
The new app was spotted by the folks at Android Authority with a 1.0.00.18 version. The app, called “Shortcuts,” does just what its name suggests. In other words, it let’s you create handy shortcuts to your other apps right on your watch’s home screen.
One UI 8 Watch will let you set app shortcuts on your home screen
Imagine being able to jump straight into your go-to fitness tracker or messaging app without having to navigate through the app drawer every time. That sounds pretty sweet, right? The leak suggests that you’ll be able to add these app shortcuts in two different tile sizes. There’s the smaller one (2×1) and a larger one (2×2). This gives you a little flexibility in how you organize your watch’s home screen. Below, you can see what these shortcuts will look like in their two sizes.
Having these app shortcuts readily available on the watch’s home screen could really streamline the user experience. You will no longer have to navigate through menus to find the app you need. This move seems to bring the smartwatch experience a little closer to the familiar convenience of using a smartphone, where your most-used apps are often just a tap away on the home screen. It’s a small change that could make a big difference in daily use.
In related news, Samsung will have a feature ready this year that will allow your Galaxy Watch to analyze the quality of your diet and offer personalized suggestions.
