Wearables
These smartwatches may no longer compatible with 2021’s Samsung phones
Samsung has been for a longer time in the market of smartwatches. The Korean firm started by introducing its first smartwatch series in the year 2013 that was ‘Galaxy Gear‘. Just after the release, these smartwatches gained much popularity due to the specifications they offered.
With time, Samsung has made several changes in its wearable range by introducing the ‘Galaxy Watch‘ series which comes with more features in comparison to its predecessors such as customizable watch faces, fitness tracking, heart rate monitoring, and more.
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Now, it looks like Samsung is withdrawing support from its older smartwatches and they might not work with the upcoming Galaxy smartphones. GalaxyClub reported that a new notification published on the Samsung Members app having a list of some smart wearables.
As per the notification arrived, Samsung declares that five older Gear series smartwatches will stop supporting connectivity from Samsung smartphones released in 2021. This move hints that the Galaxy S21 series phones will also not compatible with the Galaxy Gear watches.
These older Gear watches are listed in the notification of the Samsung Members app:
- Samsung Galaxy Gear1 (Galaxy Gear)
- Samsung Galaxy Gear2
- Samsung Galaxy Gear2 Neo
- Samsung Galaxy Gear S
- Samsung Galaxy Gear Fit
In addition, some other older smartwatches including the Gear S2 and Gear S3 are not listed in the Samsung Members notice. The Gear S2 and Gear S3 owners will continue supporting upcoming Galaxy smartphones.
Source – GalaxyClub
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 could pack an AI-powered Blood Sugar tracking feature. Recently, Samsung’s MX Division head talked about the role of AI-based wearables with Samsung Health advisory committee members, mentioning Blood Sugar tracking.
The discussion this time mentioned the possibility of adding a blood sugar monitoring feature. It is highly likely to be installed in the Galaxy Watch 7, which will be released in July this year. The method is expected to be a non-invasive method that does not cause wounds.
The US Food and Drug Administration has maintained the position that “non-invasive methods are less accurate.” The authority hasn’t also approved such kind of technology, however, Samsung is expected to solve this problem using AI (artificial intelligence).
This year, Samsung is also bringing the first Galaxy Watch Ultra alongside the usual models. The company might keep the Blood Sugar monitoring feature limited to the most premium variant. However, it remains to be seen whether Samsung will ship it this year or not.
“There’s increasing interest in understanding what behaviors affect glucose levels. Since health metrics are interconnected, combining glucose data with sleep, blood pressure and activity level insights initiates profound conversations about individuals’ lifestyles and experiences.” – Dr. Klonoff.
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Another report reveals that Samsung is going all Ultra this year. Samsung might debut the Galaxy Watch Ultra this year, alongside the rumored Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra. In a recent development, the existence of Samsung’s first Ultra watch has been noticed.
According to AndroidHeadlines, Samsung is working on Galaxy Watch Ultra. The rumor of three watch models could become true, but with a major change. There won’t be any Pro model as the company reportedly readying the first Galaxy Watch Ultra.
Galaxy Watch Ultra listing:
- SM-L705UZ – USA
- SM-L705N – Korea
- SM-L705F – Global
Samsung skipped Classic model in the Watch 5 series, which returned with Watch 6. This year, the Classic variant is expected to hit shelves, whereas Ultra will join the party as new member. We only know that a mysterious Galaxy Watch, probably Ultra, would feature 578mAh battery.
Apart from the Ultra Galaxy Watch, the South Korean tech giant is also working on Watch FE. This would complete the FE lineup; phone, tablet, and earbuds, with foldable also rumored. FE smartwatch will share Galaxy Watch 4 specs, while launch expected later this year.
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Samsung will debut a new “SM-Q” lineup for Galaxy Ring, with first-gen product coming this year in three colors and nine sizes. GalaxyClub found eight of nine model numbers and sizes of Samsung’s smart ring, which may be introduced later this year.
According to the info, the Samsung Galaxy Ring would carry model numbers from SM-Q500 to SM-Q509. The publication spotted eight mode numbers, indicating there’s room for another size/variant (up to two). Check the model numbers spotted so far below:
- SM-Q500
- SM-Q501
- SM-Q502
- SM-Q505
- SM-Q506
- SM-Q507
- SM-Q508
- SM-Q509
It’s expected that the SM-Q500 will be the smallest, and the SM-Q509 the largest, corresponding to the American ring sizes 5 to 13. Notably, SM-Q503 or SM-Q504 are missing from the model numbers series. It indicates that Samsung might add two more Galaxy Ring models.
The South Korean tech giant may hold its next Unpacked event in July this year. Besides new foldable phones, the company would release the Galaxy Ring also. The Watch 7 series could also consist of three models including a Standard, Pro, and Classic.
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