STACK #250 August 2025

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What’s new in health tracking features?

Samsung’s new wearable range is here! The smart Galaxy Watch8 is the latest generation for precise fitness and health tracking, while the robust Galaxy Watch Ultra has been refreshed for 2025. Words Scott Hocking The next-gen Samsung Galaxy Watch8 and Watch Ultra bring unique new health insights

Whether you’re chasing a better night’s sleep or

planning to run a marathon, these all-new health-coaching features can help you to hit your goals. Bedtime Guidance If your bedtime routine

isn’t exactly regular, the Galaxy Watch8 can now suggest the optimal time to turn in by analysing your last

three days of sleep patterns to calculate the optimal bedtime, ensuring you get the right amount of sleep each night. Vascular Load

Sleep monitoring has been enhanced with Vascular Load tracking, which measures the amount of stress on your vascular system while sleeping to provide helpful insights into your heart’s overall health.

Samsung Galaxy Galaxy Watch8

Samsung Galaxy Galaxy Watch8 Classic

Samsung Galaxy Galaxy Watch Ultra

T he new Samsung Galaxy Watch8 + Classic and Watch Ultra have received a number of upgrades, including a comfy new band system, advanced new health metrics, and the Gemini Live AI assistant onboard.

Perhaps the most notable – and convenient – upgrade sees Gemini Live replace Google Assistant across all three wearables, for more conversational voice interaction and better integration with Google apps. The watches are equipped with

Running Coach Whether you’re a casual jogger or taking the next steps towards competing in a marathon, this new coaching feature can offer optimised intensity and injury-prevention training, along with motivation tips, real-time guidance, and a customised training program based on your fitness level.

The Galaxy Watch8, Classic and Ultra all run on the powerful Exynos W1000 (five core) chipset for quick switching between apps and workout tracking, with both Bluetooth and LTE options available for the Watch8 and Classic. Building on the foundations of its predecessor, the flagship Watch Ultra has received a refresh for 2025, including a swish new Titanium Blue colour, and double the internal storage of its predecessor (64GB).

a new cushion-shaped design for greater comfort, and a flatter, slimmer profile. Sizes range from 40mm and 44mm for the Watch8, 46mm for the Classic, and 47mm for the Watch Ultra, with the latter two sporting a fashionable analogue design in stainless steel and titanium, respectively. Battery size has been increased when compared to the Watch7 – the Watch8 40mm and 44mm have a 325mAh and 435mAh battery, respectively, while the Ultra upsizes to 590mAh. All three support Qi wireless and fast charging. When it comes to the Super AMOLED sapphire crystal display, all have 3,000 nits of peak brightness for easy visibility, even in direct sunlight.

BAND ON THE RUN

Antioxidant Index

The generous suite of health and fitness monitoring features across all watches runs the gamut from heart rate, blood pressure and ECG, to

Customise your new Galaxy Watch8 with a range of interchangeable watchbands, available in a variety of colours and designs to suit your style.

Free radicals aren’t good for the body, but can be neutralised by an antioxidant-rich diet. This handy feature measures your carotenoid levels, which basically tells you if you’re eating enough fresh fruit and vegetables.

women’s cycle tracking, along with sleep apnea detection, sleep coaching, fall detection, and more. These durable wearables are rated IP68 for water and dust resistance, and are

Sport – With a snug, secure fit and quick drying, this band is ideal for almost any workout. Sizes M/L

Hybrid – From the running track to the boardroom, this versatile band suits every occasion. Sizes S/M/L

Athleisure – Sporty and fashionable with a thin design, this band is made for all-day comfort. Sizes S/M

Ultra Marine – A band for the Watch Ultra, designed for extreme adventures.

suitable for brief periods of shallow swimming and showering.

(Phone not included)

12 AUGUST 2025

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