Among the novelties of the Samsung Unpacked 2023 event there is also the Galaxy Watch6 (also available in the Classic version). The smartwatch perfects the good done with the previous generation but does not solve a “problem” that exclusively concerns the iPhone users. Indeed, between the two devices there is no possibility of communication. And it seems it is Apple’s fault.
Samsung Galaxy Watch6 and iPhone: that’s why they are not compatible
For a while there was talk of an ecosystem, exclusivity and similar concepts, but today there is an official explanation. To reveal the truth is june park, Director of Global Product Planning on Samsung.
According to what was communicated during the interview given to TechRadarthe Galaxy Watch6 is not compatible with iPhones because Samsung is unable to provide the desired experience due to limitations imposed by Apple on iPhones and the devices your smartphones connect to.
We found the biggest limitations [riscontrate dagli utenti durante l’utilizzo di un Galaxy Watch con iOS] they were not due to the smartwatch, but to the main product [iPhone].
Because of these limitations, Samsung has realized that it cannot offer the same level of experience on iOS that is guaranteed by the combination between its smartwatch and an Android device. However, the hypothesis that in the future Apple may change its approach and pave the way for full iOS compatibility with Samsung smartwatches (and other brands).
But then, what is the best smartwatch to pair with an iPhone? The answer is quite obvious: Apple Watchpossibly the Series 8the latest generation of the made-in-California wearable.