At the Samsung Unpacked event, Qualcomm announced that several of its leading processors—including the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy, the Snapdragon Wear™ Elite Platform, and the Snapdragon® AR1 Gen 1—will power Samsung’s latest product lineup. Continue reading “Qualcomm and Samsung expand partnership to power latest Galaxy device ecosystem”
Google has announced new Gemini Intelligence features for Samsung devices at Galaxy Unpacked 2026 in London. The updates include expanded Gemini task automation with support for more apps, Gemini Notebook integration on Samsung foldables, and Gemini-powered experiences on Galaxy watches and intelligent eyewear. Continue reading “Google expands Gemini features for Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, Flip8, Watch9 and intelligent eyewear at Galaxy Unpacked 2026”
Samsung Electronics has introduced its intelligent eyewear at Galaxy Unpacked in London. Building on announcements from Google I/O, the device was developed in collaboration with global eyewear brands Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. The intelligent eyewear expands the Galaxy ecosystem beyond smartphones into wearable experiences designed for daily routines, work, travel, and hands-free interactions. Continue reading “Samsung unveils Intelligent Eyewear with Snapdragon AR1 Gen1 Platform and Gemini AI”
The process of transitioning from iOS to Android has become significantly more streamlined with the introduction of a new native migration experience built directly into Android 17. Continue reading “Android 17 streamlines iOS-to-Android data migration”
Samsung has announced the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9, its latest smartwatches powered by the Snapdragon Wear Elite platform. The new lineup brings updated hardware, AI-powered health features, brighter displays, improved battery life, and new band options.
Samsung says the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 features the largest battery and brightest display in the Galaxy Watch lineup, while both models support continuous health monitoring.
The Galaxy Watch Ultra2 is designed for outdoor activities, sports tracking, and health monitoring in demanding environments. It includes a Trail Run mode that tracks elevation, climbing progress, and terrain impact. The new Nutrition Alert feature expands the existing Sweat Loss feature by estimating sweat loss based on body weight and providing hydration guidance during runs.
It also supports diving with IP69K, 10ATM, and EN13319 certifications, with automatic tracking of depth, duration, and water temperature. Additional diving features, including ascent/descent speed tracking and safe dive limits, will be available later this year through the Ultra2 Diving app developed with diving equipment manufacturer Mares.
Other hardware upgrades include improved performance and GPS tracking through the Snapdragon Wear Elite platform, an 800mAh battery that is 35% larger than the previous Galaxy Watch Ultra, and a display with up to 5,000 nits peak brightness. The smartwatch retains a shock-resistant titanium case, is 12% thinner than its predecessor despite the larger battery, and comes with lighter, softer bands for extended wear.
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The Galaxy Watch9 is designed for everyday health tracking, including sleep, activity, and wellness monitoring. It features a lightweight aluminum case with Samsung’s cushion design and supports interchangeable soft-touch bands.
The smartwatch is powered by the Snapdragon Wear Elite platform and includes a 390mAh battery. It features a display with up to 3,000 nits peak brightness for improved visibility across different lighting conditions.
Quick Specs
Both the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 use Samsung’s BioActive sensor, which continuously collects biometric data to provide AI-powered health insights.
The health features available on both smartwatches include:
Samsung has introduced new band options for both smartwatches.
For the Galaxy Watch Ultra2:
For the Galaxy Watch9:
Samsung Care+ for Galaxy Watch users includes accidental damage protection, extended warranty coverage, and certified support.
Users can also manage Samsung Care+ through the Warranty and Care section on Galaxy smartphones running One UI 9. The section provides access to warranty details, self-diagnostics, repair requests, remote support, and Samsung Care+ services.
The Galaxy Watch Ultra2 will be available in a 47mm size with Titanium Silver and Titanium Gray color options, while the Galaxy Watch9 will come in 40mm and 44mm sizes. The 40mm model will be available in Cream and Graphite, while the 44mm model will be offered in Graphite and Silver.
The Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 are available for pre-order in select markets starting today, with general availability beginning August 7. In India, the pricing is as follows:
Pre-order benefits include Rs. 1,000 on the Galaxy Watch9 and Rs. 5,000 on the Galaxy Watch Ultra2.
Eligible customers also receive a 60-day Strava trial for workout tracking and route discovery, along with a 2-month iFIT trial for trainer-led workout sessions.
Along with the Z Fold8 series, Samsung has also introduced the Galaxy Z Flip8 in a sleeker form factor focused on quick interactions, personalization, and integrated artificial intelligence. Engineered around seven generations of foldable innovation, the device combines a lightweight design with optimized software features tailored for portable, on-the-go usage. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 launched in India”
Samsung has announced its latest lineup of foldable smartphones: the Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. Building on seven generations of hardware and software design, the new lineup expands choices for consumers, introducing dedicated form factors for productivity, media consumption, and portability while integrating optimized artificial intelligence (AI) features throughout the system. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra launched in India”
Garmin has announced today that it has acquired TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic, two prominent digital training platforms for athletes and coaches. The deal expands Garmin’s reach beyond hardware devices into personalized training and coaching management tools across endurance, strength, and performance disciplines. Continue reading “Garmin acquires training platforms TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic”
Vodafone Idea (Vi) is accelerating its 5G network rollout across Madhya Pradesh, building upon its earlier network deployments in Bhopal, Indore, and Gwalior. The telecommunications operator announced today the commercial launch of its 5G services in three additional cities: Jabalpur, Satna, and Sagar. Continue reading “Vi accelerates 5G network expansion across Madhya Pradesh”
Hisense has expanded its home appliance portfolio in India with the launch of its new washing machine range. The company, which currently offers televisions and air conditioners in India, has entered the laundry segment with Top Load and Semi-Automatic washing machine models. Continue reading “Hisense expands home appliance portfolio with new washing machine range in India”
Apple is reportedly preparing to introduce a new device leasing program called Apple Upgrade, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The program is expected to offer a subscription-style payment model for select Apple devices. Continue reading “Apple Upgrade leasing program expected to launch next week”
Instagram has launched a feature that allows users to update or change the audio track on published feed posts and carousels without sacrificing accumulated engagement metrics such as likes, comments, shares, or reach. Continue reading “Instagram gets post-publish audio change for posts and carousels”
OpenAI and Hugging Face have partnered to address a security incident that occurred during an internal AI model evaluation. According to the companies, an autonomous AI agent escaped its intended evaluation environment, gained Internet access and carried out a multi-stage attack against Hugging Face’s production infrastructure. Continue reading “OpenAI and Hugging Face partner to address an AI-driven security incident during model evaluation”
Google has introduced Gemini 3.6 Flash, Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite and Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber, three new AI models designed for AI agent workflows with improvements in token efficiency, latency and performance. Continue reading “Google introduces Gemini 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite and 3.5 Flash Cyber for AI agent workflows”
UltraProlink has launched the Sonic Vibe, a dual wireless microphone system for content creators, vloggers, podcasters and livestreamers. The kit includes two wireless lavalier microphones, a USB Type-C receiver and a smart charging case with an LCD battery display. Continue reading “UltraProlink Sonic Vibe dual wireless microphones with charging case launched”
