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Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is official as Samsung’s most durable and feature-packed watch yet
Samsung has officially launched Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 at today’s Galaxy Unpacked event. However, the new-gen foldable smartphones are not the only highlight of the event, it also launches the all-new Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series which includes Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro.
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It’s worth mentioning that replacing the old ‘Classic’ model, the company has introduced the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro this year. With this, Samsung has also ditched the iconic physical rotating bezel.
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The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is the upper version of the Galaxy Watch 5 that comes with some additional features, a bit larger screen, a titanium body, a bigger battery, and of course, it is costlier. Let’s check out the complete specifications, pricing, and availability of the product below.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro specifications:
Display:
The size of the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is large and it is only available in 45mm. It features a 1.36-inch AMOLED display that offers a 450 x 450 pixels resolution and is made up of sapphire glass. So if you are someone whose hand suits a large watch, then you should definitely go for it.
Processor:
Samsung’s Exynos W920 processor powers the new wearable. This is the same chip that comes under the Galaxy Watch 4 series. On the Watch 5 Pro, this chipset is paired with 16GB of internal storage.
Battery:
The new smartwatch presents a significant change in battery life. It sports a 590mAh battery that is capable to last up to 80 hours on a single charge. Also, it supports 10W fast charging, which is a huge upgrade as the highest charging speed of the Galaxy watch was only 5W so far.
Software:
For the Galaxy Watch 5 series, the company has introduced a new feature-rich custom OS – Wear OS 3.5-based One UI Watch 4.5. It brings a bunch of new watch faces, a dual SIM feature, a new UI for the Contacts app, QWERTY layouts for the Samsung Keyboard, and much more.
Features:
The device comes with an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. It supports NFC connectivity, GPS, and the same BioActive sensor used in its predecessor, featuring ECG and heart-rate sensors, a blood pressure sensor, and a BIA sensor.
Besides this, the watch also comes with awaited temperature measurement sensor, improved sleep tracking with coaching, and three new Health features including Route Workout, Turn-by-Turn Directions, and TrackBack.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro availability and price:
Samsung is offering two color variants for the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro wearables including Black Titanium and Grey Titanium. Its price starts at $449 for the Bluetooth version and $499 for the LTE version.
The pre-orders are already up on the official Samsung website and the sale will begin on August 26.
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9 Samsung Galaxy devices will get Circle to Search feature this week
Samsung‘s Galaxy S24 series introduced the Google-powered Circle to Search feature, which is now set to expand to more Galaxy devices with the One UI 6.1 update. The Circle to Search feature expansion has been officially confirmed for more Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy models.
Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai announced that Circle to Search will be available on more Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices this week. He also noted that this feature would allow users to translate text on their screen without switching between applications.
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One UI 6.1 update will bring the Circle to Search feature to nine Samsung devices, including the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy S23 Plus, Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9 Plus, and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra.
Following the Pixel 8 and Pixel 7 series, this feature is also now scheduled to be released for the Pixel 6 series, Pixel Fold, and Pixel Tablet starting this week.
Starting this week, we’re bringing Circle to Search to more Pixel and Samsung phones, foldables and tablets. And soon, you can use Circle to Search to instantly translate whatever’s on your screen without switching apps. pic.twitter.com/bgUcUh7K9v
— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) March 27, 2024
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Samsung’s Bespoke AI Combo shines in outdoor ads at Korea’s major landmarks
Samsung is enhancing its presence with the ‘Bespoke AI Combo’ through outdoor advertisements at major landmarks across Korea. The advertisement highlights the product’s efficiency, showcasing its ability to wash and dry clothes swiftly using AI technology.
Since the 8th of March, the campaign has reached 20 significant locations, leading to outstanding sales of over 1,000 units in just three days and a total of 3,000 units in 12 days.
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The company has showcased the ‘Bespoke AI Combo’ at prominent locations in Korea including Yeouido The Hyundai Seoul, Seoul COEX, Seoul Famille Station, Gangnam Station, Starfield Suwon, Busan Shinsegae Department Store Centum City Branch, and Shinsegae Department Store Daegu Branch.
Samsung is set to expand its marketing efforts for the ‘Bespoke AI Combo’ with a TV advertisement scheduled for the 23rd, complementing its existing outdoor campaign.
Furthermore, this year, Samsung continues to advance its AI home appliance line, introducing products like the Bespoke Jet AI and Bespoke Grande AI, strengthening its position as a leader in AI-powered home appliances.
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Apple faces US DOJ lawsuit over alleged iPhone monopoly
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against tech giant Apple, accusing the company of maintaining an illegal monopoly in the smartphone market. The DOJ accuses Apple of violating the Sherman Antitrust Act.
The suit claims Apple has restricted third-party app growth, limited cloud and game-streaming services, forced continued iPhone purchases for messaging, diminished non-Apple smartwatch functionality, and prevented third-party digital wallet use.
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In a press conference, US Attorney General Merrick Garland highlighted issues such as the App Store’s fee system, degraded third-party accessory experiences, and relies heavily on Messages. The case, backed by 16 state Attorneys General, could have significant implications for Apple’s business practices and the broader tech industry.
The US DOJ said in a release about the suit:
“Apple exercises its monopoly power to extract more money from consumers, developers, content creators, artists, publishers, small businesses, and merchants, among others.”
Apple also responded by defending its innovation and user-focused approach, warning that the lawsuit could hinder its ability to deliver the seamless technology integration users expect. Check the entire response of Apple below.
“At Apple, we innovate every day to make technology people love — designing products that work seamlessly together, protect people’s privacy and security, and create a magical experience for our users. This lawsuit threatens who we are and the principles that set Apple products apart in fiercely competitive markets.
If successful, it would hinder our ability to create the kind of technology people expect from Apple — where hardware, software, and services intersect. It would also set a dangerous precedent, empowering the government to take a heavy hand in designing people’s technology. We believe this lawsuit is wrong on the facts and the law, and we will vigorously defend against it.”