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Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jul 6
Samsung Leaks 5 New Galaxy Watch Faces as Watch9, Ultra2 Gain AI Health Tools
Updated
Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jul 6

Samsung Leaks 5 New Galaxy Watch Faces as Watch9, Ultra2 Gain AI Health Tools

3 articles · Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jul 6

Summary

  • July 22 is the expected launch date for Samsung's Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2, with new leaks outlining added health features, AI tools and app changes beyond the already reported watch faces.
  • One UI 9 Watch appears to add workout-intensity recommendations, deeper sleep analysis and noise-exposure alerts, while Gemini can reportedly be triggered by raising the watch toward the user's mouth.
  • Five new faces shown by SammyGuru include Analog Balance, Dual Digit, Dual Clock Info Board and Radial Dashboard, with Ultra Performance said to be exclusive to the Ultra2.
  • The updated Galaxy Wearable app reportedly gets redesigned settings, a watch-focused home screen, watch-face previews and AI-generated tiles, with some changes also expected to reach the Galaxy Watch8.
  • Ultra2-specific features in the leak include a trail-running mode with elevation gain and an auto-activating diving mode, adding to earlier reports of a brighter display, larger battery and possible Snapdragon Wear Elite upgrade.

Insights

Are new watch faces and incremental upgrades enough for Samsung to win in an increasingly competitive smartwatch market?
How will Gemini AI on the Galaxy Watch 9 series challenge the dominance of Apple's watchOS ecosystem?
Will Samsung's new AI chip and larger batteries finally solve the biggest complaints about Wear OS smartwatches?