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Samsung's rumored Galaxy Watch "Ultra" could feature an upgraded display

 

Last year, Apple announced the Apple Watch Ultra, a more expensive but more feature-rich variant of the regular Apple Watch lineup. Now it looks like Samsung could be next to try and take a stab at the "Ultra" smartwatch as the company is rumored to be working on a Galaxy Watch "Ultra" model.

 

According to a report from GizmoChina, they claim that the Ultra model will be utilizing micro LED display technology. For context, the current Galaxy Watch 6 models rely on OLED, which is pretty much the same display tech used in many smartphones today.

 

While both OLED and micro LED have "LED" in their names, they are quite different from each other. One of the primary advantages micro LEDs have over OLED is their lifespan, where OLED displays are prone to burn-ins over time, whereas micro LEDs aren't, making them preferable for devices like TVs.

 

Apart from the potential use of micro LEDs, it is unclear what other differences this Ultra Galaxy Watch will have over its non-Ultra counterparts. Samsung did attempt to launch a Galaxy Watch model back in 2022 with the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro. It featured a larger display, long-lasting battery, more outdoorsy tracking features, and it also utilized titanium, but design wise it wasn't too different from the regular model.

 

In any case seeing as we're approaching the end of the year, we doubt that we'll be seeing this Ultra model launch in the coming months, so take it with a grain of salt for now.


The OG Pixel Watch is getting Wear OS 4 as we speak

 

If you happen to own a Pixel Watch that runs on Wear OS 3.5 or later, then you might be pleased to learn that Google has announced that the Wear OS 4 update has started to roll out to these devices.

 

Wear OS 4 was revealed earlier this year at Google I/O 2023 and with this update, Pixel Watch owners can look forward to all the changes that the company announced.

 

This includes the inclusion of the Google Calendar app that will be preinstalled on your watch following the update, giving users quick and easy access to their calendars and see what meetings or events they have coming up.

 

There will also be new safety features including Safety Check, Emergency Sharing, and Emergency Info. Google has also enhanced the notifications which now comes with a smart link when it detects things like phone numbers and addresses, allowing users the ability to quickly make a call or find directions just by tapping on them.

 

There are also a bunch of new accessibility features such as text-to-speech, TalkBack will also now be safer and more reliable, bold text, improved magnification, and more. The update is being rolled out as we speak so if you have a compatible Pixel Watch, then this is an update you'll want to keep an eye out for.


Automatic workout tracking is coming to the Pixel Watch 2

 

Pretty much all smartwatches and fitness trackers these days come with workout tracking. It's a way for users to log their workouts so they can keep an eye on their progress and get a visual way of seeing how often they work out, how many calories they've burnt, and so on.

 

Now according to a post on X by tipster Kamila Wojciechowska, it seems that the upcoming Pixel Watch 2 is expected to come with a new feature in the form of automatic workout tracking.

 

 

For those who are unfamiliar, automatic workout tracking is where the smartwatch detects that you are doing some kind of physical activity and will prompt users whether or not they want to track it. This is useful if you forgot to begin your tracking, so the watch will be able to detect your activity and remind you about it.

 

Automatic workout tracking is coming to the Pixel Watch 2

 

According to the leaked screenshot, it seems that it will be able to automatically start, pause, and stop your workouts accordingly, a feature that was not in the original Pixel Watch. If you think that this could be a useful feature to have, then the Pixel Watch 2 might be a smartwatch worth keeping an eye out for.

 

Google is expected to announce the smartwatch alongside its Pixel 8 smartphones on the 4th of October, so check back with us then for the updates!


Google Gives us a Better Look at the Pixel Watch 2's Design

 

Just recently, Google finally gave Pixel fans a better look at the physical design of its upcoming smartphones, the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro. The company revealed the highly-anticipated smartphones via its social media pages, revealing a look that's rather familiar, especially for Pixel 7 owners.

 

Google Gives us a Better Look at the Pixel Watch 2's Design

 

With that being said, Google also gave a tiny sneak peek of the Pixel Watch 2, although it wasn't too keen on revealing much about the wearable's design - that all changes today however, as a new video was recently uploaded to Google's social media pages, giving us a better look of the Pixel Watch 2.

 

Google Gives us a Better Look at the Pixel Watch 2's Design

 

While the Pixel Watch 2 looks every bit as stylish and sleek as its predecessor, it doesn't stray too much from the overall form factor of the first-generation Pixel Watch, which depending on your preferences may or may not be disappointing. On the other hand, it's rumored that the Pixel Watch 2 will come with a better processor, which in turn should yield improved performance.

 

The Pixel Watch 2 will be revealed alongside the Pixel 8 series handsets on October 8, just shy of a month after Apple makes its iPhone 15 announcement.


Oppo Watch 4 Teasers Appear Online

 

The growing influx of smartwatches in the past few years has essentially given buyers more accessible means and choices when it comes to smart wearables, with several manufacturers each offering something new to the table. More recently, new teasers showcasing Oppo's upcoming Oppo Watch 4 have appeared online, giving us a preview of what to expect.

 

The images were shared on Chinese social networking site Weibo, and highlight some of the Oppo Watch 4's features. Given the hardware specs sheet, it's expected that the watch will launch with Google's Wear OS platform onboard.

 

Inside is the Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 wearable system, which will be aided by a BES 2700 co-processor. Based on the images, it also looks like the watch will feature a squared-off design, which looks a bit similar to the Apple Watch series devices.

 

Other hardware details mentioned indicate that the Oppo Watch 4 Pro will come with an LTPO AMOLED touch display, alongside 2GB of RAM. The device will come with a wide variety of sensors including a temperature sensor, ECG sensor, as well as improved heart rate and SPO2 sensors. The device is expected to pack a 570 mAh battery inside.

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