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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Laps Google and Apple on Health Features. But How Will They Work?
GLOBAL (SAMSUNG UNPACKED EVENT), JUL 9 – Samsung revives the Classic model with a rotating bezel and raises prices by about 20% for Watch 8 and Classic, while the Ultra price remains steady, starting at $350.
- Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Watch 8 series, including the Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic, at its Unpacked event on July 11, 2025.
- This launch follows Samsung's focus on health features and Wear OS 6 adoption, aiming to improve durability and user experience with a new design.
- The watches offer sensors like vascular load and antioxidant index, enhanced sleep tracking with AI, and a running coach endorsed by runner Jacob Kiplimo.
- The Galaxy Watch 8 includes a 3,000-nit display 50% brighter than before, Dynamic Lugs for strap changes, and runs on Wear OS 6 with Google Gemini replacing Assistant.
- While pre-orders opened July 11 and shipments begin July 25, experts emphasize that long-term testing is needed to verify health features' effectiveness and user impact.
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