STACK #238 August 2024

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra If you need a fitness tracker that’s as adventurous as you are, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is the most powerful and rugged wearable that Samsung has ever made.

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Building on the foundation laid by the Galaxy Watch7, the Ultra unlocks new fitness experiences. The Multi-sports tile tracks workouts with multiple exercises, like triathlons, and can now measure maximum cycling power more accurately. The smartwatch can also learn your physical capabilities and keep you in a personalised heart rate zone during workouts, to optimise your intensity level. These workouts can be done

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra

Samsung’s powerful new wearables are here! The Galaxy Watch7 is the latest generation for your everyday wellness and convenience, now smarter than ever. Or, if you’re passionate about performance, the new Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra offers more advanced health and fitness tracking in a sturdy, stylish package. Words Michael Irving T he biggest improvement this generation is the advanced BioActive Sensor. This uses metabolic health and biological age. Tracking these AGEs gives you a new tool for making healthier changes in your life. All of this is running on the most

basically anywhere – the Galaxy Watch Ultra packs a durable Titanium Grade 4 frame and is water resistant down to 100m. It also works at a range of altitudes, from 500m below sea level to 9,000m above, and at temperatures between -20°C and 55°C. So whether you’re swimming in the ocean or hiking in the mountains, this smartwatch will make sure your effort is recorded. You can map commonly used functions to a new Quick Button, or hold it for five seconds to set off an emergency siren that’s audible from up to 180m away. The Galaxy Watch Ultra also boasts the longest battery life in Samsung’s watch lineup, lasting up to 100 hours in power saving mode. The 3,000-nit display remains readable even in bright sunlight, while the automatic Night Mode tones it down in the dark. And, finally, a new cushion design completes the look with durability, comfort, and style.

13 LEDs of different colours, plus an electrical bio-signal sensor for more precise readings of health metrics. Not only does that mean heart rate measurements that are 30% more accurate than the Galaxy Watch6, but it also tracks your blood pressure, blood oxygen levels, stress levels, and more. The Galaxy Watch7 can alert you to irregular heart rhythms, or abnormally high or low heart rates. An advanced algorithm provides a deeper look into your sleeping patterns, and there’s even an FDA-approved sleep apnea tool. The most impressive new tracker is for advanced glycation end products, or AGEs. These compounds are strongly influenced by diet and lifestyle, and can indicate your

powerful chip of any Galaxy Watch so far, and the first 3-nanometer processor. That means the CPU is three times faster, and the power efficiency is 30% better, than the last generation. The new dual-frequency GPS makes for the most precise location tracker yet, even right in the heart of the city. Other convenient new features include more intelligent suggested replies for messages, and new gesture controls. It’s all finished with Samsung’s usual flair, with new bands and watch faces to match your personal style.

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