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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8: One minute review
Every time I try for a big name smartwatch these days, I am a little disappointed. Not because they are bad devices (they are certainly not), but because all often, they are similar to their predecessors, with very old, slight change, such as a new software feature or slightly sharp screen, which is not the most exciting thing to write.
However, this year is not so. Samsung has decided to deer the trend with a broad redware from its hardware to its software. The clock itself is thin with a bright screen and large battery (although the battery life is still allegedly the same), keeping the round display, but adopting a clock ultra-style metal cushion in an attempt to identify Samsung watches a specific brand.
In software stakes, there are many useful updates that change how you use the clock day to day. Now once the widget allows you to quickly access the task that you are currently running in the background (such as a timer or workout) from the watch face screen, while the AT-A glass scene is more useful for a nifty redesign. On-device Gemini has also been added out of the box, allowing you to complete complex multi-step tasks with a simple audio request, such as “find the best gym nearby and ask Julie if she wants to join it”.
There is also a running coach that analyzes your form and performance during a 12-minute Test run and assigns one of the 160 running performance plans, if you repeatedly cross its expectations (or do not perform required) then switch to you to plan. A new antioxidant index measures a beneficial antioxidant, carotenoid levels, using its thumb as another metric to indicate general health. Sleep apnea detection has also landed, just as the best apple watches of this year.
This is in addition to other features on all other watches: heart rate, advanced sleep algorithm, body composition, third-party apps, social features, music control, 32 GB storage and more. Samsung’s eighth repetition of its Galaxy Watch series is based on my early hands, which I have seen from the company over the years, the most broader changes, actually playing a lot of useful improvements. Stay for complete review after a few weeks, and scroll down for more detailed impression of its design and features.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8: Price and Availability
- The 40mm Bluetooth model starts at $ 349.99 / £ 319 / AU $ 649
- The 44 mm model starts with $ 399.99 / £ 349 / AU $ 699
- Available for pre-order on 9 July
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 series is now available for pre-order. Prices in the US begin at $ 349.99, growing up to £ 369 in the UK for 40 mm Bluetooth model, £ 369 for LTE-competent version, and AU in Australia increased to $ 649, AU for LTE model to AU $ 749. The 44 mm Bluetooth-only version begins at $ 399 in the US, £ 349 in the UK and AU $ 699 in Australia.
This is a slight price hike from Samsung Galaxy Watch 7, which started from $ 299.99 / £ 289 / AU $ 549 when released last year.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8: Design
- Slimmer new cushion shape
- 3000-Night Glow
- Software recovery
Let’s talk about some new changes. First and foremost, the display is still completely round, but the casing no longer embrace that size to make a cylinder. Instead, it is a square cushion designed to simulate the size of Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. Representatives of Samsung have mentioned that it is an immediate recognizable brand identity, similarly you see a ‘squarel’ watch with a digital crown and immediately understand it as Apple Watch.
The most amazing thing about redisine is that where ultra looks strange and boxy looks boxy many times, the Galaxy Watch looks good. It is partially thinner than its predecessor for the clock, and is a much thinner than the other new child on the ultra or block, the Galaxy Watch 8 classic, as you can see above. This is a cute minimal design, and I like it very much. The performance is now brighter, capable up to 3,000 NITs, and 8% larger to adjust the battery.
There is also a low case movement on-astist for the Dynamic Lug System portrayed from Galaxy Watch Ultra. Getting strips using this system and already had slightly higher than anticipated, especially if you have small nails like me, but difficult to reject the clock, it was an incredibly snag and comfortable fit.
UI has also received an upgrade. Now once, similar to those on the best Samsung phone, when a work is underway timer or workouts in the background, the watch pops up on the face. It is a satisfactory diluted widget, which shows a piece of information like the time remaining time, which you can tap it on a full-screen balloon. The AT-A-Glance app views and collections have also received an improvement, which has emphasized the purpose. I loved all these changes, especially now times; This is such a simple concept, I wonder why it has not been done before. It will soon be everywhere.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8: Features
- Mithun on the wrist
- Advanced new health facilities
- Running coach with 160 schemes
First and most important, Samsung Galaxy Watch is the first clock with 8 Google Gemini, which is out of the box. It is here in the end, and as you can expect, it is very easy when it comes to doing simple tasks. My performance included simple requests, such as starting a 20-minute running workout, but more complex examples-as the above “I have the best gym and text Julie” prompt. This is the ability to be transformative in the way we move forward with smartwatch, but I am interested in testing its boundaries. How does it interact with requests that require Bluetooth connection to your phone to work, such as opening and playing spotify on your phone with Bluetooth-only watch? Does it only process these requests on LTE-competent devices? This has not been determined yet.
Another new feature that I cannot wait is the new running coach. After inputing your goals and completing a 12-minute test run, you will be assigned to one of the 160 different running plans, including the first 5K to a complete marathon. If your performance seems to make your goal better at any point, Samsung Health will turn you into another running plan that matches your abilities more closely.
Other new health features include the antioxidant index, which detects a single antioxidant in your blood, carotenoid levels, indicate you whether you have eaten enough fruits and vegetables to support a healthy diet using your thumb. I got to try this: sadly, my carotenoid levels did not even scratch, although I have no way to verify reading at this level.
Otherwise, the clock is still packing all its existing health and fitness credentials and many strong hardware and software features. Hardware features such as camera viewfinder and body composition sensors are all present and are able to adjust, such as Samsung’s app drawer and The Litni of Third-Party Apps The Watch, which uses Samsung’s One UI Watch 6 Skin of Wear OS. The full-colored maps and turn-by-turn directions are also courtesy of the Google map here.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8: Early decisions
sincerely? This is the best performance from Samsung’s mainline watch series that I have seen in a long time. It is a fairly dramatic departure in terms of design, while slimming, streamlined and improved everything else. This is the first watch with Google Gemini, which is out of the box, and comes with other exciting looking features. During my brief test, the clock was comfortable to wear and use, although there are slightly more to replace the straps than Samsung.
Overall, it is a very, very promising beginning of what a great generation should be for Samsung Wearbals.
