Samsung Galaxy Watch 7: What we all know

We’re nearing a 12 months of the Galaxy Watch 6, which implies that it is probably time for the most recent iteration of this Samsung wearable. Sometimes, new variations of the Galaxy Watch have been quite incremental with none groundbreaking modifications, however that appears prefer it might change this time round. Even when the updates do not observe the rumors we’re listening to, Samsung’s watches have constantly been one of the best all-around smartwatches for Android customers. Our reviewer cherished the Galaxy Watch 6, and we anticipate the 7 will hold that pattern going.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 rumors

Our greatest-educated guesses on what’s coming

Rumors surrounding the Galaxy Watch 7 are beginning to improve, although most of them are simply that. There hasn’t been a lot truly confirmed or verified, so we’re actually simply guessing right here. Even nonetheless, there are some thrilling hints at new options and {hardware}.

One rumor that has been talked about by two totally different leakers is that the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 will characteristic a brand-new chipset. WinFuture’s Roland Quandt tweeted in January that the brand new watch might be based mostly round a brand new Exynos W940. He mentions it is a guess on the advertising and marketing title and that the interior title is Exynos 5535.

The present Galaxy watch is constructed across the Exynos W930, which has solely been round for one era of wearables. Watches usually do not see course of upgrades this shortly, however Tom’s Guide shared that @TheGalox, one other notable leaker, tweeted in March concerning the Exynos W940 processor being within the Galaxy Watch 7 as nicely. He talked about that the brand new processor will “apparently be 50% extra environment friendly and 30% sooner than the earlier mannequin.”

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I’d get over my distaste of large smartwatches for multiple days of battery life

A giant smartwatch is inconvenient, but when it is paired with further lengthy battery life, it could possibly be well worth the tradeoffs.

Whereas sooner, smoother efficiency is definitely good, a better stage of effectivity means higher battery life, which is a giant deal. The Galaxy Watch 6 presents solely 30 hours of battery life at most, relying on how you employ it. Whereas that is higher than the Apple Watch, it means charging it day by day, which is not very best. Whereas they serve totally different markets, fitness-specific choices from Garmin, Suunto, and Polar provide considerably longer battery life (I’m able to get per week out of my Garmin epix Professional Gen 2, for instance), so it will be good to see smartwatches a minimum of considerably catch up.

There may be potential that the Galaxy Watch 7 will characteristic the primary non-invasive blood glucose monitor on a wearable, based on a South Korean outlet, as Wearable reports. We do know that the corporate is closely investing in wearable well being options, together with blood glucose monitoring, however there isn’t any stable data to substantiate that might be within the Galaxy Watch 7. Regardless, we anticipate loads of AI-based well being options within the newest watch, as that’s the pattern within the trade as a complete, and at its Galaxy Unpacked occasion in January, Samsung talked about its Samsung Well being software can be getting upgrades later this 12 months that depend on AI.

By way of design, it appears probably that there might be three variations of the Galaxy Watch 7. What these variations might be named remains to be up for debate, although most speculate they are going to take the type of the Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Watch 7 Traditional, and a premium Galaxy Watch Extremely. If the title similarity to Apple means something, the Extremely model might be a extra rugged, adventure-ready model. Past that, there aren’t many speculations as to specifics about every of the totally different fashions.

There have additionally been a number of reviews that a kind of variations might characteristic a sq. display screen as an alternative of the basic spherical one we have seen on Galaxy Watches. In fact, this is not the primary time a sq. show has confronted a Galaxy wearable. The Galaxy Gear, Gear 2, Gear Reside, and Gear S all had sq. designs, so it is not out of the query to anticipate this once more.

It doesn’t matter what, we anticipate all variations of the Samsung Galaxy 7 to characteristic Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity with LTE choices, entry to Samsung Pay, and the everyday well being and sleep-focused capabilities that exist already on the Galaxy Watch 6. It appears probably that Samsung might be releasing the Galaxy Ring on the similar time, and we anticipate the 2 gadgets working hand-in-hand (or hand-in-wrist, maybe). That would lead to a extremely well-rounded, holistic well being and health profile for individuals who use each.

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When will the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 be launched?

Look ahead to late summer time

Samsung has launched its Galaxy Watch choices in August every time, so it is sensible to see the Galaxy Watch 7 even be out there round that point. That mentioned, we are going to probably hear concerning the firm’s newest wearable in July on the Samsung Unpacked occasion.

Ought to I purchase the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6?

Traditionally, Galaxy Watch updates have been comparatively minor, so it wasn’t unreasonable to buy the present model shortly earlier than the brand new one was launched. This time, although, we predict some greater updates. The potential for higher battery life alone is price holding off if you’re contemplating a Galaxy Watch anytime quickly.

Even in the event you do not care about any of the rumored new options or the improved battery life, the value of the Galaxy Watch 6 will probably drop after the brand new model is launched. That is nonetheless probably 4 months away, however in the event you can maintain out that lengthy, it could possibly be price it to avoid wasting cash.