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COO exit creates unanswered questions about Apple Watch and Health future

Apple made an interesting omission in yesterday’s chief operating officer transition announcement. Design, which previously reported to COO Jeff Williams, will soon report to CEO Tim Cook, but the press release stopped short of explaining where Williams’ other product responsibility will go when he leaves. What happens to Apple Watch and Health after the COO transition? Operations veteran Sabih Khan will take over as COO later this month, but Jeff Williams will hang around the company throug

The Apple Watch 10 is one of my favorite wearables - and it's 30% off during Amazon Prime Day

ZDNET's key takeaways I tested the 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 model, priced at $529. The new watch body is charmingly thin, the larger display is lovely, fast charging is greatly appreciated. Battery life remains rated for 18 hours, and the watch is still missing some software features found on the Watch Ultra 2. View now at Amazon For Prime Day, the 42mm Apple Watch 10 is on sale for $279, while the 46mm wearable has dropped down to $309. With my larger wrists and preference for rugged watc

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Laps Google and Apple on Health Features. But How Will They Work?

If you're someone who likes to monitor their health through a smartwatch, today's Samsung Unpacked Galaxy event was great for you. I've always been somewhat skeptical of the idea that you absolutely need a smartwatch, Oura ring or another wearable device to monitor and maintain your health. But at today's Samsung Unpacked Galaxy event, it's clear that Samsung's technology powering these devices is improving, to the point where I'm convinced it was the best part of the event. Samsung unveiled th

The Galaxy Watch 8 series is here, and this is the model I’d buy

Samsung’s latest wearables have officially landed, sporting a unified look and smarter software. As expected, the launch doesn’t reinvent the proverbial wheel, but this year, it does reshape it. The Galaxy Watch 8, Watch 8 Classic, and a subtly updated Galaxy Watch Ultra all adopt a cushiony squircle case design. They also introduce a refined One UI 8 Watch experience built on Wear OS 6, leaving shoppers to choose between the sleeker base model, the fan-favorite rotating bezel on the Classic, or

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 vs Pixel Watch 3: Which Android smartwatch should you buy?

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung announced its newest lineup of Samsung Galaxy smartwatches on Wednesday at its annual summer Unpacked event. The Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic are the brand's thinnest and lightest smartwatches yet, and they feature a wide array of health features aimed at continuous wellness capture. Right around the time of Samsung's hardware announcements, Google stole some of Samsung's thunder when it announced its Pixel Watches would also be getting Google's Gemini in a latest

Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Watch 8 and More: Everything Announced at Samsung Unpacked

In an all-too common (and annoying) tactic these days, Samsung has been drip teasing its "Ultra-experience" for more than a month prior to Unpacked, despite the lack of anything named "Ultra" besides a new blue version of the Watch that bears the name. We've seen teasing views of the new Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Z Flip 7 and 7 FE and the Watch 8 (and the Watch 8 Classic), which are now officially official. All the devices debut One UI 8, Samsung's skin and apps for Android 16, which brings a new lo

Apple Watch Ultra 2 price drops to all-time low of just $649.99

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority For tech enthusiasts and adventurers alike, snagging top-tier gadgets at an unbeatable price is always a win. The new Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 series might be getting the limelight today, but you can get the Apple Watch Ultra 2 at a phenomenal deal in the Prime Day sale with a price drop to $649.99. That’s a 19% discount from its regular price of $799, marking it not only as the lowest price ever but also a significant saving compared to what we’ve seen in recen

My Favorite Feature's Back! I Tried Out the New Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic

You have to hand it to Samsung -- the company has never been afraid to break from the cookie-cutter smartwatch mold. Unlike the predictable updates from its competitors, Samsung surprises us nearly every year. The new Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, announced at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event, blend design cues from previous generations: There's the Ultra's functional, squared-off frame and the romantic elegance of the Classic's physical rotating bezel -- a feature that made me fall

Your Smartwatch Is About to Get More Productive Thanks to Gemini AI

Your smartwatch is about to get a lot more productive. For the first time, Google is bringing its Gemini AI assistant to your wrist. The company announced the news on Wednesday during Samsung's Unpacked event, where Samsung also unveiled its new Galaxy Watch 8 series of smartwatches. The Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic will be the first to debut with Gemini built-in right out of the box, but it's also headed to newer Pixel watches, the OnePlus Watch 3, as well as Oppo and Xiaomi smart

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025: the 7 biggest announcements

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Samsung’s summer Galaxy Unpacked event has come to a close. As expected, the company unveiled next-generation Galaxy Z Flip and Fold smartphones, as well as three new additions to its smartwatch lineup. If you didn’t get a chance to watch the event yourself, you can catch up with all of Samsung’s major announcements below. Samsung has revealed the

Wear OS 6 is here, but your Pixel watch isn’t getting it first

TL;DR The Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic are the first smartwatches to ship with stable Wear OS 6. Samsung’s new wearables run One UI 8 Watch based on Google’s latest platform. It’s unclear if all Wear OS 6 features, like dynamic color theming, are included on Samsung’s version. Samsung has one-upped Google by being the first to roll out the stable version of Wear OS 6. The newly launched Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic are the first smartwatches to come with the latest version of Goog

Galaxy Watch Ultra gets more storage, a fresh color, and One UI 8 Watch — all without a price hike

TL;DR Samsung launched the new Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) with 64GB storage and a new Titanium Blue color. The refreshed Watch Ultra retains its $649.99 price and core features, including a 1.5-inch AMOLED display and 590mAh battery. It also ships with the latest One UI 8 Watch based on Wear OS 6 update. At Samsung Unpacked, Samsung has launched the Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, giving users updated options if they want to pick up a Samsung wearable. But that’s not all, as the com

Upgrading to the Galaxy Watch 8? I hope you’re not too attached to your old Galaxy watch bands…

TL;DR Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic with a brand-new Dynamic Lug System for watch bands. While the new system promises better comfort and 11% more accurate heart rate tracking, older Galaxy Watch bands and other standard third-party 20mm bands are no longer compatible with the new smartwatches. Users with a collection of older straps will need to invest in new ones designed for the Galaxy Watch 8 series. Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy Watch 8

Samsung launches an all-squircle Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic with Wear OS 6!

TL;DR Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy Watch 8 series, including a base and Classic model. The smartwatches adopt the squircle shape of the Ultra lineup and feature a redesigned One UI 8 Watch software experience. Priced starting at $349 and $499, respectively, the Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic are available now for preorder. Samsung has officially announced its latest smartwatches, the Galaxy Watch 8 series, and it’s all about refinement. The new lineup borrows heavily

I’ve seen the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and 8 Classic and I don’t hate the squircle redesign

Samsung’s Galaxy Watches have looked almost identical since the brand returned to Wear OS with the Galaxy Watch 4 in 2021, with the exception of last year’s Galaxy Watch Ultra. Now the rest of the Galaxy Watch line-up is changing to match their Ultra cousin with a new shape and strap mechanism that makes the Watch 8 series the biggest redesign in Samsung’s wearable history. I had some brief hands-on time with the Galaxy Watch 8 and 8 Classic, and they could be Samsung’s best, despite the quirky

Samsung's slimmer Galaxy Watch 8 series includes Gemini access

Samsung just unveiled the Galaxy Watch 8 at its Unpacked event today. This is a fairly major redesign with some nifty-looking features. It boasts a smaller profile, with the company claiming it's the slimmest smartwatch it has ever made. It's 8.6mm thick, which makes it around 11 percent slimmer than the Watch 7. It ships with a new test that gauges the levels of antioxidants in the body. This is done by leveraging optical sensors. We gave this feature a try in a hands-on demo and came away fai

Galaxy Unpacked 2025: Everything Samsung announced including the Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Watch 8

Pre-release leaks may have spoiled most of the surprises Samsung had up its sleeve for Wednesday's Unpacked event, but there were still some interesting details to gleam from the presentation. For example, we knew the Galaxy Z Fold 7 would be Samsung's thinnest foldable ever, but now we know part of the reason for that is because the company dropped S Pen support. Samsung also announced updates to its family of Galaxy Watch devices. Here's everything the company had to share at the latest Galaxy

How to pre-order the new Samsung Galaxy devices

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . It's hard to believe, but Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is back. The third Unpacked of 2025 so far falls right after the July 4 holiday in the US and smack in the middle of Amazon's Prime Day week. Typically, the company's summer showcase features devices across its foldable and wearable pro

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 hands-on: New look, new AI and.... new antioxidants?

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Do you even antioxidant bruh? Samsung’s latest smartwatch can help answer that question and provide receipts, should you need it. The Galaxy Watch 8 series, which the company unveiled at its Unpacked event today, comes with a new test that uses existing optical sensors to gauge the lev

Samsung Galaxy Watch8 vs Pixel Watch 3: Which Android smartwatch is right for you?

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung announced its newest lineup of Samsung Galaxy smartwatches on Wednesday at its annual summer Unpacked event. The Galaxy Watch8 and Watch8 Classic are the brand's thinnest and lightest smartwatches yet, and they feature a wide array of health features aimed at continuous wellness capture. Right around the time of Samsung's hardware announcements, Google stole some of Samsung's thunder when it announced its Pixel Watches would also be getting Google's Gemini in a latest s

Your Galaxy Watch is getting a big upgrade. The best features coming out of Galaxy Watch8

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung announced its eighth-generation Galaxy Watch lineup at its summer event in New York City on Wednesday. The Galaxy Watch8 lineup includes the base model smartwatch as well as the Galaxy Watch8 Classic with a rotating bezel. The Galaxy Watch8 is the thinnest smartwatch made by Samsung yet, with an 11% thinner design than previous devices, and brighter than its predecessors with a 3000-nit display. The smartwatches are built with Gemini AI for the first time, for handling m

Samsung Said No, But Amazon Is Still Giving 54% Off the Galaxy Watch Ultra for Prime Day

Amazon caught everyone off guard at midnight this Wednesday by introducing a fresh flash deal that wasn’t included on Prime Day’s first day. The highlight is the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra which is now discounted by an enormous 54%. This is a limited deal, and with already 30% of the stock taken, it’s evident this offer won’t be available for long—be prepared for it to be gone in just a couple of hours. The Galaxy Watch Ultra can be purchased for as little as $299, which is discounted from its

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Hands-On: Gemini Arrives on Wrists and It Could Change Everything

The Galaxy Ultra’s squircle, or what the company calls “cushion” design, has trickled down to the new Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic. The two new WearOS-powered smartwatches were announced alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 foldables at Samsung’s Unpacked event in New York City, and are the first wrist-worn wearables to ship with Google’s Gemini AI assistant. Yes, it’s landing on Samsung smartwatches before Google’s own Pixel Watch 3. See Galaxy Watch8 at Samsung.com See Gal

How to Watch Samsung Unpacked for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 Debut

After weeks of leaks and online teases, Samsung's Unpacked event is happening today. We expect to see replacements for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 and perhaps the successor to the Galaxy Watch 7. Here's what you can expect and how to tune in not only to the event, but also CNET's Samsung Galaxy Unpacked live blog and a live show, which will cover all the final rumors and big reveals as they happen. When is Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025? How to watch the livestream Samsung's summer U

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 series hands-on: squircle squad

is a senior reporter focusing on wearables, health tech, and more with 13 years of experience. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo and PC Magazine. One thing is immediately noticeable as I try on the new Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic just ahead of Samsung Unpacked. The squircle has taken over. The circle-face-in-a-square-case design was introduced last year with the Galaxy Watch Ultra, and it has now made its way to the rest of the lineup. At a glance, it’s the most

The best Apple Watch Prime Day deals

Apple typically doesn’t discount its own hardware, which makes Prime Day deals on its gear so appealing. We’ve rounded up the best Apple Watch Prime Day deals, and we’re particularly struck by the discount on the Apple Watch Series 10. The 42mm aluminum GPS model has dropped to an all-time low price of $279.99 ($120 off) at Amazon and Walmart. If you prefer a larger watch, the 46mm aluminum GPS model is currently on sale at Amazon and Walmart for $309 ($120 off) — another all-time low. The Appl

Samsung brings back the Classic version for the Watch8 series

Samsung launched the Galaxy Watch8 smartwatch today at its Unpacked July 2025 event, along with the Galaxy Watch8 Classic version with a rotating bezel, which made a comeback after a year’s gap. Both watches have undergone a design overhaul and now resemble the Galaxy Watch Ultra, launched last year, which had a squarish case around a circular bezel. The Galaxy Watch8 gets a screen upgrade with a brighter display that can have a peak brightness of 3,000 nits as compared to 2,000 nits on the Wat

One UI 8 fixes my biggest issue with long app lists on the Galaxy Watch

Ryan Haines / Android Authority Samsung’s One UI 8 Watch isn’t trying to reinvent one of my favorite smartwatches; it’s just making it easier to use. Currently in beta for the Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra, the new platform streamlines the user experience with a handful of thoughtful interface upgrades, including a small but impactful change to the app drawer. One UI 7 Watch - Apps screen One UI 8 Watch - Personalized Apps screen One UI 8 Watch - Personalized Apps screen - List view A

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Whatever you do, don’t buy these two Google smartwatches on Prime Day

Ryan Haines / Android Authority As fun and exciting as Prime Day can be, Amazon’s big shopping event can also be a bit of a mess. With so many sales to keep track of, it’s no surprise that some of the deals you find aren’t all that they’re cracked up to be. Such is the case with Prime Day discounts on Google smartwatches. You’ll find numerous Google wearables on sale for this year’s Prime Day, and while some of the savings are legitimately great, others … not so much. The two Google smartwatc

Can you use a cellular watch with a prepaid carrier? Here’s what I found out

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Smartwatches have been around in some form for a little over a decade, and while Wi-Fi-only models remain the most common, there is growing interest in cellular watches as well. Typically, cellular smartwatches target postpaid customers of Verizon, T-Mobile, or AT&T. But can you use a cellular smartwatch with your prepaid plan? The answer isn’t simply yes or no. While more than a dozen carriers technically support cellular watches, compatibility varies greatl