Samsung's second-generation Galaxy Watch Ultra features a 1.52-inch display with peak brightness of 5,000 nits, up from 3,500 nits on the original model, and is described as lighter and slimmer than its predecessor and Apple's Watch Ultra 4. It retains the 47mm squircle design, proprietary Dynamic Lug System for bands, and lacks a rotating bezel, with button protrusions reduced and less orange accenting than before.
engadget.com
· 2026-11-06
Samsung has begun rolling out an improved sleep apnea detection feature to the Galaxy Watch 9, Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, and Galaxy Ring in the US and South Korea. The update follows clearances from the FDA and South Korea's MFDS, and arrives through the Samsung Health Monitor app. Instead of a simple yes/no result, the algorithm now tracks blood oxygen drops and breathing disruptions across two sleep sessions within a 10-day window to gauge severity.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-11-03
Samsung is rolling out One UI 9 Watch to its Galaxy Watch lineup, having already shipped it on the Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 and pushed beta versions to the Watch 7 and 8 series. However, because older models only qualify for four major OS upgrades versus five for the newest watches, a couple of devices have aged out and won't receive the update.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-31
Samsung is rolling out an upgraded sleep apnea detection feature powered by a new AI algorithm, offering more detailed reports that classify severity as mild, occasional, or frequent. The feature launches in Korea in November for the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, Watch 9, and Galaxy Ring, with Watch 7 and 8 getting it via future software updates, though a US release date hasn't been confirmed.
zdnet.com
· 2026-10-30
According to leaker kro, Samsung is reconsidering its software update policy and may stop delivering major OS upgrades to older Galaxy Watch models, though security patches would continue. The leaker did not specify which watches would be affected, and noted Samsung has not resolved recurring processor and bug issues on the devices.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-29
Amazon is selling the 47mm Titanium Blue LTE Galaxy Watch Ultra for $465.55, down 28% from Samsung's $649.99 list price. The listing is for the refreshed 2025 US model and includes an Amazon-exclusive two-year warranty. The watch features a titanium case, sapphire crystal display, dual-frequency GPS, multisport tracking, sleep coaching and Samsung's Energy Score, with battery life of roughly two to three days.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-28
Samsung has received regulatory clearance from the US FDA and Korea's MFDS for an advanced sleep apnea detection feature on its wearables. The feature uses an AI algorithm to count breathing disturbances per hour during sleep and categorizes results as mild, occasional, or frequent. It will roll out in November to the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, Watch 9, and Galaxy Ring in South Korea, with older models like the Watch 8 and Watch 7 to follow via software updates.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-28
Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 users report that the watch fails to calculate VO2 Max readings specifically for 'track running' sessions, even when pace, duration and GPS signal all meet the required thresholds. Outdoor running sessions are unaffected, with VO2 Max data recorded normally. Samsung has acknowledged the issue and says a fix will arrive in a future software update.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-27
Multiple Samsung Galaxy Watch users have reported circular, burn-like red marks on their wrists, appearing specifically under the device's sensor area. The reports have fueled online discussion over whether the marks represent actual skin burns or a milder form of irritation.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-21
Samsung's Galaxy Watch devices, including the Watch 8, Watch 9, and Watch Ultra 2, display a small orange dot on the left side of the screen. The dot is a longstanding design element used to convey certain status information to the wearer in a minimal, unobtrusive way.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-19
Samsung Health is updating its Sleep Coaching feature so users can begin the program after just three days of sleep data within a two-week period, down from a full consecutive week per month. The update applies to Galaxy Watch 4 and later, Galaxy Fit 3 and Galaxy Ring users, and combines a sleep habits survey with tracked data to assign a personalized 'Sleep Animal' and a four- to eight-week coaching plan. Samsung also updated its Running Coach app, expanding training tiers from 10 to 12 levels and adding social sharing features and a new fitness platform partnership.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-14
A new guide advises Galaxy Watch owners on when to charge their devices to preserve battery longevity, recommending users avoid letting the battery fully deplete or overcharging it. The piece notes that improper charging habits can degrade battery efficiency over time and eventually require a replacement.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-13
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