Samsung to provide 5 years of updates for Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2

Samsung has announced that its latest smartwatches, the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, will receive software updates for five years. The company confirmed that both devices will be supported with Wear OS updates through 2031, marking a significant extension of its previous update policy.

The commitment applies to all models of the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, which run on Google's Wear OS platform. This means users who purchase these watches can expect to receive the latest features and security patches for half a decade, aligning Samsung with longer support periods offered by competitors like Apple.

The extended support matters because smartwatches are increasingly used for health monitoring and daily connectivity, making long-term software updates crucial for security and functionality. Previously, Samsung offered only three to four years of updates for its wearables, so this change represents a major improvement for consumers.

Samsung did not specify exact dates for the start of the five-year period, but the watches were released in 2026, so support would run until at least 2031. The company also did not mention whether older models would receive similar treatment.

This move follows a broader industry trend toward longer software support, driven by regulatory pressure and consumer demand for more durable devices. Samsung's decision could pressure other Android smartwatch makers to extend their own update commitments. The Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 are expected to receive regular Wear OS updates, including new features and security patches, throughout the support window.