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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9

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Samsung Galaxy Watch9 Best for: Tracking everyday health and wellbeing From sleep tracking and heart rate monitoring to activity coaching and recovery insights, the Samsung Galaxy Watch9 aims to turn everyday health data into simple actions that fit naturally into your routine. The Watch9 will be available in 40mm and 44mm for both small and large wrists, with Bluetooth or LTE connectivity options. The 40mm will be available in Graphite and Cream, and the 44mm in Graphite and Silver. Battery size is larger than its predecessor, at 390 and 445mAh for the 40mm and 44mm models, respectively. One of the biggest updates arrives via the refreshed Samsung Health app, which introduces new tools that can turn collected health data into more meaningful insights. Galaxy AI also helps turn collected health data into personalised insights and practical coaching. The new Vitals feature collates five key sleep Galaxy

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From bigger adventures to better sleep, the new Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 combine smarter Galaxy AI features, improved performance, and longer battery life to deliver more meaningful health insights and practical coaching. Words Bec Summer

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 Best for: Outdoor adventure and endurance training The Galaxy Watch Ultra2 extreme adventures such as trekking and diving. Indeed, strong water resistance at IP69K and 10ATM means it can plunge to depths of up to 100m. The new Outdoor Adventure Companion feature will benefit hikers and trekkers, keeping them on track with route navigation, climb guidance, and elevation change management, as well as all important hydration alerts. Another new addition is Direct Sensor Connection, which supports third party sensors for cycling, performance tracking, power, speed, cadence, and distance in real time. SOS and Fall Detection have been enhanced; auto power saving mode can now be activated using gestures in the event of an emergency. Battery life, too, has been bumped to more than double is Samsung's toughest smartwatch yet, built for

metrics – heart rate, heart rate variability, respiratory rate, skin temperature, and blood oxygen levels - into a single daily snapshot. This can help users better understand how their body is responding to factors such as sleep, activity, and daily routine. Samsung Health also

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that of the Watch Ultra, offering up to 100 hours battery life, plus fast charging support. The Watch Ultra2 also packs the powerful Snapdragon Wear Elite processor to boost performance and extend overall battery life, while a brighter display at 5,000 nits provides greater visibility in direct sunlight. As for design tweaks, the Ultra2 sports a 10.7mm body that’s 20% slimmer than the previous generation, plus a softer band for better all-day comfort. Colour options include Titanium Silver and Titanium Grey. While built for outdoor

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introduces a Heart Health Score, which combines multiple wellness indicators to provide a broader

Galaxy Watch Ultra2 also brings essential smartwatch tracking for activity, heart rate, sleep monitoring, and more.

view of cardiovascular wellbeing over time. The feature can highlight trends and encourage healthy habits, giving users a clearer picture of their overall wellness.

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Slimmer body and brighter display Longer battery life Snapdragon Wear Elite processor Support for third party sensors Outdoor Adventure Companion Enhanced SOS and Fall Detection

What's new? AI-powered Samsung Health insights Bigger battery Refined all-day comfort

adventure with a suite of specialised features, the

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