Wearables
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 to drop the ‘Classic’ model
Introduced last year, Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic are two of the best options for Android users who want to buy a feature-rich and functional smartwatch. From features such as sleep tracking and bioactive sensors to offline app support like Spotify and Samsung Pay, there’s a lot more.
While their successors are reportedly coming later this year, it looks like the Korean company is ditching the ‘Classic’ model. But this does not mean that this year the company will launch only one Galaxy Watch, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro will replace the Galaxy Watch 5 Classic.
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Further, the Galaxy Watch Classic line has always had a physically rotating bezel which has helped Samsung’s smartwatches stand out from the pack. While at this moment, it’s unclear whether the Pro variant will feature a rotatable bezel or not.
Besides, the report also claims that Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 will come in two sizes, whereas, the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro could only feature a single size. The rumor correspondingly seems to point to the Pro model sporting a really huge battery life.
According to the South Korean regulatory listing, the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro will come with a 572mAh battery. This is an overall increase of 60% battery capacity when compared to the current 44 and 46mm models of the Galaxy Watch 4/Classic.
On the other hand, SamMobile also claims that Galaxy Watch 5 will run a new version of One UI Watch which will be based on Wear OS 3. Additionally, we can expect that the device could come with further improvements and added new features.
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Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy smartwatches appeared on FCC certification. droidlife spotted the Galaxy Watch 7 and the Watch FE on the FCC certification database. This input suggests that the affordable smartwatch may join the Galaxy Unpacked in July 2024.
FCC database listed Samsung’s SM-L300, SM-L305, SM-L310, SM-L315, and SM-R861. Model numbers L300 and L310 could be the Wi-Fi versions of the two sizes for the Galaxy Watch 7. However, the L305 and L315 models could be called Watch 7 LTE, in two sizes.
Apart from the Standard variant, Samsung’s Watch 7 lineup will also consist of Classic and Pro/Ultra. So far, these models have not appeared on the FCC certification site. We will likely get to know more about the upcoming models in the near future.
Additionally, the SM-R861 is expected to be the Galaxy Watch FE or the Watch 4 (2024). This is speculated because Samsung’s Watch 4 was SM-R860. It also hints at similar specs and features in the Watch FE as the Watch 4 with the latest Wear OS version.
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Google today launched Wear OS 5 Developer Preview and more related updates.
Upcoming Samsung Galaxy smartwatches will be shipped with the Wear OS 5-based One UI Watch operating system. The company is also developing this new OS for current eligible models such as the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic.
Google released the Developer Preview of Wear OS 5. The company also confirmed that the next version of its smartwatch platform is powered by the latest Android 14 and is scheduled to arrive later this year.
Wear OS 5 brings performance improvements over Wear OS 4. Tracking your workout is now more efficient; for example, running a marathon consumes up to 20% less power on Wear OS 5 than on Wear OS 4.
Watch Face Format
Debuted with Wear OS 4 last year, the Watch Face Format is also upgrading with Wear OS 5. The company also teased some changes to existing watch face development using Jetpack Watch Face APIs.
Google is restricting complications for watch faces built with AndroidX or the Wearable Support Library that will apply to some data sources besides Google Play publishing limitations to new watch faces built with these libraries.
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Samsung is preparing to launch the Galaxy Watch FE in the near future. Earlier, the LTE version’s existence was confirmed in the software database. Now, the WiFi version’s software listing confirmed that Samsung is preparing to launch the Galaxy Watch FE in two versions.
Folks over at AndroidHeadlines discovered Galaxy Watch FE WiFi software on the Samsung OTA server. The OTA database confirmed that the affordable smartwatch will be launched in at least South Korean, European, and Turkish markets apart from the US.
The company will likely follow the same launch strategy as regular variants. The cheaper smartwatch model will also be available in both LTE (cellular) and Bluetooth + WiFi-only variants. It is said to share most of the hardware specs with the Galaxy Watch 4.
As a refresh, Samsung may bring it to the market with the chipset used in the Galaxy Watch 5. The latest iteration of Wear OS-based One UI Watch will also likely be employed. Meanwhile, the company hasn’t officially confirmed the launch of the new wearable.
Apart from this, the Galaxy Watch 7 series will most likely launch in July 2024. The Korean tech giant is preparing to hold a mega Unpacked event on July 10 to introduce new foldable smartphones, new smartwatches, a new kind of wearable – Galaxy Ring, and more.
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