Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 & Ultra2 launch, market trends

Timeline

1. 2 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 24 sources

   Samsung launches Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Watch 9 with AI health tools and 5‑year software support

   Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Watch 9, both on Snapdragon Wear Elite with 5‑year OS support. Ultra2 adds an 800 mAh battery, 5,000‑nit display, IP69K rating and AI health tools; Watch 9 offers a

2. 2 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 9 sources

   Wearable health trackers shift to fashion and screen‑free designs

   Health‑tracking wearables are becoming more fashionable and screen‑free, with new jewelry‑style devices, long‑battery bands, senior‑focused watches, and regional market guides highlighting local payment options

3. 4 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 73 sources

   Samsung launches Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Watch9 with AI‑driven health features

   Samsung announced the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Watch9, featuring Snapdragon Wear Elite, larger batteries, brighter screens and AI‑driven health tracking; Ultra2 targets extreme sports, Watch9 focuses on daily‑w,

4. 5 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

   Casio and Samsung Launch Rugged Smartwatches with Self‑Correcting Accuracy and Thinner Design

   Casio’s GWR‑B3000 adds self‑correcting shock and magnetic protection, while Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 becomes thinner than Apple’s Ultra 3 and boosts battery capacity by 35%.

5. 6 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 262 sources

   Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8 at Galaxy Unpacked 2026

   Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Z Fold8 and Z Flip8—lighter, 4:3‑screen foldables with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Flex Titanium hinges—and new Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 at its London Unpacked ​

6. 8 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 21 sources

   Samsung shifts Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 to Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite chipset

   Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2, debuting 22 July 2026, will switch from Exynos to Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite, offering a 50 % speed boost, on‑device AI, IP69K protection, 5 000‑nit display and larger

7. 12 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 17 sources

   Samsung unveils Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 with AI health features at July 2026 Unpacked

   Samsung's Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2, powered by Snapdragon Wear Elite and AI health features, were unveiled for the 22 July 2026 Unpacked with leaked specs, larger batteries and prices from € 409 to € 749.

8. 14 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   Samsung Galaxy Watch and Microsoft Project Solara AI devices unveiled for 2026

   Samsung will launch an AI‑enhanced Galaxy Watch at its July 2026 London event, while Microsoft showcased Project Solara AI badge and desktop hub for enterprise at Build 2026.

9. 14 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources

   Samsung rolls out July security patches for Galaxy watches and phones

   Samsung released July security patches: watches get the update early, while phones receive fixes for 57 vulnerabilities across recent Galaxy models, plus performance tweaks.

10. 15 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 price hike announced ahead of July launch

    Samsung's Galaxy Watch 9 will start at €409 (40 mm) and the Ultra 2 at €749, with LTE options adding €30‑€50. Both feature Snapdragon Wear Elite chips, larger batteries and launch on July 22 in London.

11. 16 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Samsung unveils hidden smartphone diagnostic codes and revamps Galaxy Watch app

    Samsung released hidden phone diagnostic codes and announced a redesigned Galaxy Wearable app with new UI, AI tiles and enhanced watch display.

12. 17 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite chip benchmarked for Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2

    Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear Elite chip outperforms Samsung's Exynos W1000 in benchmark tests, promising faster performance and better efficiency for the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2.

13. 17 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Samsung leaks new Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy A18 devices

    Samsung leaks show the Galaxy Watch 9 with minor design tweaks and the Galaxy A18 retaining its look but moving from Exynos to Snapdragon for 5G, hinting at a strategic chipset shift.

14. 18 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Samsung Galaxy Watch gets security patch and WhatsApp upgrade

    Samsung Galaxy Watch users should install a July security patch for Watch7, Watch8 series and Ultra, and a new WhatsApp update adding conversation start, read/unread marks, pinning, archiving and mute features.

15. 19 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    Samsung readies Galaxy Buds On clip‑on earbuds for upcoming release

    Samsung is developing its first clip‑on, open‑ear earbuds called Galaxy Buds On, spotted in a Galaxy Wearable app update; launch likely after the July 22 Unpacked event, possibly alongside the Galaxy S26 FE.

16. 20 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Samsung previews bone‑conduction Galaxy Able earbuds and launches One UI 9 updates for Galaxy M34 and M36

    Samsung's leaked Galaxy Able earbuds use bone‑conduction, and the company will roll out One UI 9.0 to Galaxy M34 and M36 phones with new features and Android 17 foundation.

17. 20 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    Samsung Galaxy Watch health features noted in Brazil, Europe

    Samsung Galaxy Watch health tracking features are highlighted in Brazil, Bosnia, Germany and Serbia, with focus on sleep, stress and a July product launch.

18. 21 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Samsung Electronics launches Galaxy Watch heat‑stress safety system for outdoor workers

    Samsung Electronics rolled out an AI‑powered heat‑stress safety system using Galaxy Watch data and SmartThings Pro, now protecting outdoor workers at its Pyeongtaek site.

19. 22 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 9 sources

    Samsung readies Galaxy Watch 9, Ultra 2 and new Galaxy Able earbud

    Samsung previews Galaxy Able earbud, Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2, plus new One UI 9 Watch faces, AI features and health metrics ahead of its July Unpacked event.

20. 24 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Samsung strips Vascular Load from US Galaxy Watch, adds cuff‑calibrated Blood Pressure Trend

    Samsung is removing the Vascular Load metric from US Galaxy Watch models, deleting existing records, and introducing a cuff‑calibrated Blood Pressure Trend feature, citing regulatory concerns.

21. 24 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Samsung pulls Vascular Load health feature from US Galaxy Watches

    Samsung will remove the Vascular Load feature from US Galaxy Watches in July, offering a new Blood Pressure Trends tool on upcoming models, amid likely FDA regulatory concerns.

22. 26 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 9 sources

    Samsung prepares Galaxy Glasses smart eyewear with integrated app and cross‑device ecosystem

    Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Glasses will use Android XR, a dedicated manager app and integrate with Galaxy Watch and Ring, aiming for a launch at the July Unpacked event.

23. 26 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Google Pixel Watch 5 and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 rumored with upgraded specs

    Leaks reveal Google’s Pixel Watch 5 will have four FCC‑certified models, UWB, and a Snapdragon Wear Elite chip, while Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 may sport an 800 mAh battery and similar processor, with both

24. 28 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 21 sources

    Samsung previews One UI 9, Galaxy Glasses, Z Slide rollable phone and Watch Ultra 2 upgrades

    Samsung is testing One UI 9 for new A‑series phones, plans to launch Galaxy Glasses with One UI XR, a rollable Z Slide phone in 2028, and a Watch Ultra 2 with a 5,000‑nit display; older models will miss the One

25. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Samsung partners with Alcedis to use Galaxy Watch data in clinical trials

    Samsung Electronics partnered with CRO Alcedis to use Galaxy Watch biometric data, including BIA, EDA and SaMD functions for OSA and AFib detection, to create digital endpoints for clinical trials and speed up,

26. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 8 sources

    Samsung and Xiaomi smartwatches on sale on Amazon

    Samsung Galaxy Fit3 and Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active are discounted on Amazon in Taiwan and Brazil, offering health tracking and long battery life at reduced prices.

27. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 leak new health‑tracking features ahead of July Unpacked

    Samsung’s leaked Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 will add health scores, ambient‑noise alerts and Snapdragon Wear Elite chips, with new designs and colors expected at the late‑July Unpacked event.

28. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 specs unveiled with Exynos and Snapdragon processors

    Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 9 keeps the Exynos W1000 chip, adds a Hearing Health feature, and may also ship with a Snapdragon Wear Elite processor; sizes, displays and LTE/Bluetooth options are confirmed.

29. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 24 sources

    Samsung unveils Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 designs ahead of July Unpacked event

    Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 keep the squircle design, shift to Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite, add larger battery and new bezel markings, and will debut at the July Unpacked event in London.

30. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 11 sources

    Samsung unveils design overhaul and larger battery for Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Galaxy Watch 9

    Samsung will debut the Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 on 22 July 2026 in London, featuring a boxier design, new black/silver/beige colors, a larger 784‑800 mAh battery for Ultra 2, no Classic model, Snapdragon Wear

31. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Samsung unveils new Galaxy Watch design and AI health features

    Samsung leaks a redesigned Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, drops the Classic model, and rolls out AI‑powered health features for its watches via a Samsung Health app update.

32. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 7 sources

    Samsung to unveil Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 with new variants at July London Unpacked event

    Samsung will launch the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Galaxy Watch 9 at its July 22, 2026 Unpacked event in London, adding Bluetooth‑only and LTE models, new colours and a redesign while dropping the Classic line.

33. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Samsung expands health‑connected ecosystem with Galaxy Watch hub and updated Health app

    Samsung upgrades its Health app with a new UI, AI‑based advice and extra health metrics, while promoting the Galaxy Watch as the central hub for connected health monitoring.

34. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Samsung to Boost Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Battery by 35% with New Snapdragon Chip

    Samsung plans to launch the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 in 2026 with a 35% larger ~800 mAh battery and a Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite chip, while the Galaxy Watch 9 line also receives battery upgrades.

35. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Samsung adds Galaxy Watch 9 Classic to expanding smartwatch lineup

    Samsung may launch a Galaxy Watch 9 Classic with raise‑to‑talk, AI health app, larger battery and Snapdragon Wear Elite chip, while keeping a design similar to the Watch 8.

36. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Samsung adds AI health tools to Galaxy Watch and plans World Cup‑themed Always‑On display for phones

    Samsung rolls out AI health analytics for Galaxy Watch and hints at a World Cup‑themed Always‑On display for its phones, showing live match updates via Google Sports.

37. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 confirmed with larger battery and upcoming launch

    Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is slated for release at the next Galaxy Unpacked event, featuring a 30% larger 784 mAh battery, Snapdragon Wear Elite processor and 10 W charging; the Galaxy Watch 9 was

38. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Samsung launches AI-driven One UI 9 Watch for Galaxy Smartwatches

    Samsung plans to roll out One UI 9 Watch, an AI‑powered update for Galaxy smartwatches that will deliver personalized health insights and run on Wear OS 7, with a beta likely first on the Watch 8 in South Korea

39. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Samsung Galaxy Watch9 and Ultra 2 confirmed with 10 W charging in China certification

    Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 are set to launch with 10 W charging, as revealed by China’s 3C certification ahead of the July 22 London event.

40. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Samsung and Google roll out major health feature updates for Galaxy and Pixel smartwatches

    Samsung adds proactive health metrics to Galaxy Watch, while Google restores Find My Phone and refreshes the ECG app on Pixel Watch.

41. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 7 sources

    Samsung Health app gets AI-powered overhaul ahead of Galaxy Watch 9 launch

    Samsung Health will roll out on June 8 with AI‑driven Vitals, Heart Health Score, Daily Cardio Load, Fitness Index and a redesigned UI, previewing health features for the upcoming Galaxy Watch 9 series.

42. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 12 sources

    Samsung plans Galaxy Watch 9 series launch and Galaxy Fit 4 band release in 2026

    Samsung will debut a three‑model Galaxy Watch 9 series in July, including a Classic with rotating bezel and an Ultra 2, plus a September launch of the budget Galaxy Fit 4 band, possibly with GPS.

43. 3 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 33 sources

    Samsung details Galaxy Watch 9 specs and pushes Galaxy Ring 2 launch to 2027

    Samsung confirms Galaxy Watch 9 specs and delays Galaxy Ring 2 to 2027 for major upgrades.

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