Ahead of the Galaxy Unpacked event on August 10, Samsung’s executive vice president teased the Galaxy Watch for those who are “passionate about the outdoors” and want to “strive to be the best version of themselves.”
While it’s unclear if these announcements are specific to the rumored Galaxy Watch 5, they suggest that Samsung is working on a smartwatch that’s more like one of the best Garmin watches than the Apple Watch 7.
Following rumors that Apple itself is working on an Apple Watch 8 Rugged and will launch alongside the upcoming Apple Watch 8, we wouldn’t be surprised to see Samsung diversifying its wearables portfolio to appeal to a wider range of client.
Galaxy Watch made just for you
As explained by Executive Vice President TaeJong Jay Yang (who also heads Samsung’s health R&D team), everyone has a different view of what health means. For some, it’s just about hitting a daily step goal and getting a little exercise, while for others it’s just about breaking last week’s PB to reach a new level of physical performance. It added that Samsung’s goal is to make technology that enables people to achieve their personal goals, no matter what they happen to be.
For those with more subtle goals, something like the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 might be enough for you. There’s basic step counting and GPS tracking to keep track of how far you’ve walked, and BioActive sensors can track your heart rate and sleep patterns, giving you a comprehensive view of key health factors.
However, data collection and presentation from sensors can be too much for the average user, and features like body composition monitoring are better suited for those with more ambitious health goals. The Galaxy Watch may not quite meet all the needs of fitness fanatics, though, as those who enjoy the outdoors will want a fitness tracker that can take a beating better and has a longer battery life.
As a result, Samsung appears to be planning to launch a wider variety of watches, Yang said: “Samsung is excited to continue expanding our Galaxy Watch lineup to better meet the many unique needs of our users.”
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