Samsung aims for its forthcoming Galaxy Watch to serve as your AI health assistant.

      Leading up to its Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22, Samsung has hinted at AI-driven health monitoring and enhanced internal specifications for its forthcoming smartwatches.

      Samsung's Unpacked event on July 22 isn't solely about new foldable devices; the company is also teasing its next-generation smartwatches that emphasize AI technology. In a press release issued prior to the event, Samsung claims to offer “a whole new level of effortless wellness,” positioning the forthcoming watches as an “AI-powered health companion.”

      From mere tracking to active guidance

      Samsung states that the new Galaxy Watch will evolve from passive tracking to active guidance, utilizing AI to analyze data on sleep apnea, energy levels, and stress rather than simply recording it on a graph. The company has also hinted at “completely new internal components” and enhanced battery life, although it did not disclose specific details about the chip or battery capacity.

      As Samsung's watches operate on Wear OS, it’s plausible that the “AI-powered health companion” may refer to a rebranded version of Google’s Health Coach feature introduced in May.

      Insight into the hardware

      While Samsung has not confirmed hardware specifications, recent leaks suggest some details regarding the Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2. Reports indicate that the watches will replace Samsung’s Exynos chip with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear Elite, a five-core processor built on a 3nm architecture that includes a dedicated NPU for on-device AI.

      Qualcomm has noted that this chip can provide up to 30 percent more battery life than its earlier version, which corresponds with Samsung’s hinted battery improvements. Leaked information indicates that the 44mm Galaxy Watch 9 might have a larger 445mAh battery, while the Watch Ultra 2 could feature an 800mAh battery.

      These enhancements are expected to come at a higher price, with WinFuture indicating that Samsung may increase prices across the Galaxy Watch series by 30 to 50 euros, starting at around 409 euros for the 40mm Watch 9 and reaching 749 euros for the Watch Ultra 2. Samsung is anticipated to launch the new Galaxy Watch models alongside the Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 later this month, so the wait for complete details will be brief.

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