Samsung has announced a major advancement in wearable healthcare technology. A new clinical study conducted in partnership with Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital in South Korea found that the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 can predict fainting episodes before they happen.

The research focused on vasovagal syncope (VVS), one of the most common causes of fainting. According to the study, the smartwatch was able to warn users up to five minutes before a fainting episode with an overall accuracy of 84.6%.

What is Vasovagal Syncope?

Vasovagal syncope occurs when a person experiences a sudden drop in heart rate and blood pressure. This can temporarily reduce blood flow to the brain, causing loss of consciousness.

Common triggers include stress, fear, emotional shock, anxiety, and pain. While fainting itself is usually not life-threatening, sudden falls can lead to serious injuries such as fractures, head trauma, and concussions.

Researchers noted that up to 40% of people may experience VVS at least once during their lifetime, while many patients suffer repeated episodes.

How the Galaxy Watch6 Detected Fainting Risk

The study involved 132 patients with suspected VVS symptoms. Under medical supervision, participants underwent induced fainting tests while wearing the Galaxy Watch6.

The smartwatch used its built-in photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor to collect heart rate variability (HRV) data. Researchers then analyzed the data using an AI-based prediction system.

The results showed:

• 84.6% overall prediction accuracy
• 90% sensitivity
• 64% specificity
• Up to 5 minutes of advance warning

Samsung says this is the world’s first successful demonstration of a commercially available smartwatch predicting fainting spells in advance.

Samsung Plans More Preventive Health Features

Professor Junhwan Cho, who led the research, said early warnings could give patients enough time to sit down, lie safely, or seek help before collapsing.

Samsung also stated that it plans to expand AI-powered preventive healthcare features in future Galaxy wearables. The findings of the study were published in the European Heart Journal, Digital Health.

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Samsung’s Galaxy Watch lineup offers a smartwatch for every type of user, whether you’re looking for advanced health tracking, premium design and durability, or long battery life. The company also has plenty of options to choose from, so picking the right option will depend on your budget and needs. So here’s a short breakdown of which Samsung Galaxy Watch is best for you.

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE: Best Value on a Budget

Back in 2024, Samsung finally introduced the Galaxy Watch FE model that carried a more affordable price tag than its usual offering. But while it is cheaper than its higher end siblings, it still offers high end features like WearOS, a Super AMOLED display, and ECG tracking. It is equipped with the Samsung Exybos W920 SoC along with 1.5GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage.

For just $249.99, you also get Always On from the 1.02-inch Super AMOLED display. There are also plenty of health and fitness trackers like body composition analysis, heart rate monitoring, ECG readings, SpO2 measurements, and sleep analysis. While the 247mAh battery isn’t the largest, the smartwatch still offers decent battery life. The Galaxy Watch FE features an IP68 rating along with 5ATM rating as well.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7: Premium Health Tracking Features

For those who want advanced health and fitness tracking, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is the best all-around option. This is a premium flagship smartwatch that offers cutting edge hardware along with advanced AI for improved health tracking. It arrives with an overhauled fitness tracking feature that allows users to plan complete exercise activities, which include warm up and rest sessions.

The Galaxy Watch 7 uses AI as well for its sleep analysis system. There are also other health tracking sensors for heart rate warning, ECG, body composition measurement, menstrual cycle tracking, and fall detection. It is equipped with the latest 3nm processor that ensures smooth performance and improved energy efficiency. The flagship smartwatch offers Samsung BioActive biosensor along with Galaxy AI and has a starting price tag of $299 for the Bluetooth only variant.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: Best Battery Life and Advanced Durability

If money is no object, the South Korean tech giant’s best offering is undoubtedly the Galaxy Watch Ultra. For the $649 price tag, buyers get a 1.5-inch Super AMOLED display along with a titanium grade 4 body. This model passed the MIL-STD 810H testing and offers 10ATM rating for water resistance, which means you can use it for swimming in the ocean as well. It also has enhanced durability and can withstand temperatures of -2055°C.

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is equipped with the 3nm Exynos W1000 processor and packs a large 590mAh battery that promises up to 80 hours of battery life. There are advanced health tracking features as well, which includes the entire Samsung BioActive Sensor suite. So you get a Optical Bio-signal sensor+ Electrical Heart Signal + Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis system along with a Temperature Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, and Light Sensor.

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Samsung is slated to unveil the next-generation Galaxy Watch 6 series at the Galaxy Unpacked event next week. Now, the South Korean brand has announced support for a host of apps for the previous generation Galaxy smartwatches. It is aim to enhance the experience of the users. Read on to know more below. 

Samsung Galaxy Watches get new apps

The list of new apps available on the Galaxy Watches are Samsung Wallet, a Thermo Check app, and WhatsApp which announced the rollout for Wear OS 3 and above earlier today. 

With the Samsung Wallet app, users will be able to make payments using their Galaxy Watch. It will work by consolidating Samsung Pay with Samsung Pass. Additionally, the all-in-one app will also be able to store and view users’ government ID and commuting details like flight tickets and much more. 

Samsung’s Galaxy Watches are equipped with advanced infrared technology for temperature measurement. The Thermo Check app will utilize the device’s Skin Temperature API via Samsung’s Privileged Health software development kit (SDK). Users will be able to measure the temperature of their surroundings and also various objects they interact with thus making it a valuable tool. 

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 5 series users can now reply to messages, send new messages, accept or reject calls, and also send voice notes on WhatsApp. 

As for the availability of the aforementioned apps, the Thermo Check app will first be available on the upcoming Galaxy Watch 6 series and later expand to the Watch 5 series. Both the Samsung Wallet and WhatsApp apps can be downloaded through Google Play starting today on Watch 4 and Watch 5 series. It’s worth noting that the availability depends on the market, model, and the paired smartphone.

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South Korean tech giant, Samsung will launch its next-generation of premium smartwatches, the Galaxy Watch 5 series at the brand’s Galaxy Unpacked 2022 Event, happening next Wednesday, August 10th. 

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series is the successor to last year’s Galaxy Watch 4 series and will consist of two smartwatches: the standard Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro.

Although the upcoming smartwatches have not yet been officially teased nor have their design formally revealed by Samsung yet, we already know all the details about Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch 5 series via electronics safety certification databases and leaks online. In today’s article, here at Gizmochina, we have gathered all the info, pricing, specs and design renders that are available online so far.

Galaxy Watch 5 Series Design and Specs

Let’s start with the design, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and 5 Pro sport a circular screen form factor like its predecessor the Galaxy Watch 4, however this year, both the Galaxy Watch 5 and 5 Pro will not feature the rotating bezel found on the previous generation Galaxy Watch 3 Classic and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic.

Colours for the Galaxy Watch 5 series can be described as suited for those who are sporting a youthful and active lifestyle. For the standard model, leaked official renders online show that the Galaxy Watch 5 will be available in four colours: Gold, Purple, Navy Green and Blue. 

For the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, it is said to be available in more muted yet professional colours such as black or gray titanium. And this time around, leaks indicate that Samsung will be equipping its higher end Galaxy Watch 5 Pro with a Sapphire glass front display with a titanium built body. 

As flagship smartwatches, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series are expected to arrive with exceptional durability standards as well such as an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, MIL-STD-810G for salt, shock and radiation protection.

Under the hood, we expect the Galaxy Watch 5 series to sport similar internals to the Galaxy Watch 4 series. For context, the Galaxy Watch 4 featured Samsung’s industry-leading Exynos W920 smartwatch SoC, with 1.5 GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage.

Endurance on the hand, both the Watch 5 and 5 Pro are said to have better battery life than its predecessor. The Galaxy Watch 5 will be available with a 276 mAh for the 40mm model or a 398mAh battery for the 44mm model.  The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is said to offer a massive upgrade in the battery department, coming in at a 572mAh battery capacity. Notably, Samsung is also said to offer 10W fast charging support on the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, which is nearly double of what’s currently offered by the Galaxy Watch 4 series.

Lastly, both watches will run Google’s latest wearOS 3.5 skinned with Samsung’s One UI Watch 4.5.

Pricing and Availability

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 will be available in two size options: 40mm and 44mm, while the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro comes only with a single option – 46mm.

The Galaxy Watch 5 40mm will be available in Pink Gold, Gray, and Silver. The 40mm variant will reportedly cost €300 for the Bluetooth model and €350 for the LTE model.

The 44mm variant of the regular Galaxy Watch 5 would be available in Blue, Gray, and Silver colours, and the 44mm model is to cost €350 for the Bluetooth model and €400 for the LTE model.

The highest-end 46mm Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is to set you back at €490 for the Bluetooth variant and €540 for the LTE variant and be available in Black or Titanium Gray.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series will be available for preorders worldwide after the official Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event happening on August 10th next Wednesday. Our team will be covering launch event, so stay tuned to Gizmochina for more details on the Galaxy Watch 5 series then!

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A major new software update will be rolling out to the Samsung Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Watch Active2, and Galaxy Watch3 from November 15th, bringing along a number of new features and customization goodies.

On the top of the list is a new Fall Detection feature, designed to identify hard falls when a wearer is moving. The new update will enable an option to adjust the sensitivity for the same. You can even choose to detect a fall when you are standing still. Once the watch detects a fall, it sends an SOS notification to selected contacts to ensure that the wearer gets assistance as soon as possible. The feature will be coming to the Galaxy Watch Active2 and Galaxy Watch3.

Next in line is Group Challenge that enables one to add friends or family to a workout challenge, boosting the incentive to stay fit. All of it can be managed from the watch itself and the feature will also let you track your own place in the competition or see how you’re performing as a team.

Samsung Health Monitor app has also arrived on the Galaxy Watch Active2 and Galaxy Watch3. It allows the user to track their heart rate, blood oxygen levels, sleep, and stress. It is currently available in a total of 42 markets.

Moving on to the customization part, you can enjoy 10 additional watch faces that first launched with the Galaxy Watch4. There are new bold Big Number and Active watch faces along with a more minimal-looking Classic one. Some of these have additional personalization features and support taps to switch between various looks.

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Earlier this month, Samsung launched the Galaxy Watch 4 series including the Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic in the global markets. The new smartwatches are yet to be shipped and ahead of it, Samsung seems to have already pushed a firmware update for these watches.

According to the update log, the firmware version is R8xxXXU1BUH5 and it has a size of 290.52MB. The update will enhance the watch’s stability. It includes bug fixes, enhancements to current functions, and an overall improvement in performance.

Given that the software upgrade rolled out immediately after the launch, it appears that Samsung is committed to the support of the new smartwatches.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 comes in two dials – 40mm and 44mm. On the other hand, the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic has bigger sizes – 42mm and 46mm. The Watch 4 has a 1.19-inch AMOLED display and runs on OneUI Watch 3(based on WearOS 3). It has a display resolution of 396 x 396 pixels. The Watch 4 Classic sports a 1.36-inch panel with 450 x 450 pixels and run on the same OneUI Watch 3 UI.

The series is powered by the in-house 5nm Exynos W920 SoC paired with 1.5GB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage. The smartwatches come with a Bioactive sensor which has multiple monitoring modes like blood oxygen saturation, electrocardiogram, heart rate monitor, electric heart rate sensor, and bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor. The duo can work for up to 40 hours on a single charge.

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Smartwatches have grown to become very important tools for health, fitness, and several other activities. Their versatility is being enhanced with new releases that fit in smoothly with other devices like Samsung’s proposed AR glasses.

In a bid to extend the relevance and functionality of the Samsung Galaxy Watch and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active, Samsung will be introducing new updates to the firmware of these smart wearables to incorporate several features that were originally in the latest smartwatch from Samsung, the Galaxy Watch 3.

The delightful Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 comes loaded with several new features like blood pressure reading, heartbeat measuring functionality for ECG, and others.

Users of the Galaxy Watch and the Galaxy Watch Active in South Korea and the United States are reported to have started seeing the updates, while it is expected to subsequently be seen in other parts of the world.

The new updates, for now, shall be via TizenHelp, and provides several additions to the two smartwatches, from improvements on the notification process to allow image notifications, and image prompts for messages. The updates would also improve the conversational experience with the inclusion, layout and recording and vital measurements functionalities that are essentially meant to extend the lifespan of both the Galaxy Watch and the Galaxy Watch Active by a few more years.

The updates will come with respective firmware versions of R810XXU1FUB6, for the Galaxy Watch and R500XXUF1UB5 for the Galaxy Watch Active.

The move to seemingly retool the Galaxy Watch and the Galaxy Watch Active could be seen as a reflection of Samsung’s policy to continue to make previous models still relevant by this massive update. The owners of these smart wearables will always be the better for it.

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This week, two videos detailing the workings of Samsung’s Augmented Reality (AR) glasses were leaked online. The AR glasses could be used for several applications and it was said that mid-air gestures won’t work for the device, but rather it would be operated using a Samsung smartwatch. Now, another report has revealed that indeed Samsung may soon release two separate smartwatch models and the codenames of the models have also featured in the rumour mills.

Not too long ago, a leak emerged about Samsung’s 2021 lineup of Galaxy smartwatches having the model numbers SM-R86x and SM-R87x. Going by the tradition of Samsung, these models will likely be different sizes of the Galaxy smartwatch. It is also rumoured that at least one of the smartwatch models could have the Android’s Wear OS instead of the usual Tizen OS, reflecting an improvement in the model.

This rumor seems to have been lent more weight with the discovery by the guys at GalaxyClub that the Korean giant was working on two smartwatches with codenames Wise and Fresh. The codenames are being interpreted in some quarters as reflecting that Samsung is indeed planning to introduce a fresh approach to its smartwatches by unveiling the Wear OS smartwatch which reflects a new direction for the company’s watches.

The Android integration for Samsung’s smartwatches holds a lot of promise. The integration will open a wide array of opportunities and possibilities on tasks that can be accomplished by the new smart wearable device. Obviously, the company would have its own AR glasses in mind while developing the soon-to-be unveiled smartwatches, as it continues to expand the frontiers of technology along the lines of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR).

Samsung is yet to make any statement on the impending release of its Galaxy Watch lineup for 2021, but the speculations remain rife about a shift to the Wear OS for one of the models.

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Samsung recently refreshed the Galaxy Watch Active 2 at the January 14 event with a new Phantom Violet Color variant. It is already said to be working on the next Galaxy Watch for 2021. A report by Galaxyclub.nl reveals that Samsung is indeed working on the two Galaxy Watch models. Further, a new tips says that Samsung could ditch Tizen OS for Android on its Smartwatches.

According to the report, Samsung’s two new Watches have the model numbers SM-R86x SM-R87x. If you recall, the latest Galaxy Watch3 and Galaxy Watch Active2 both have SM-R8xx as model numbers. Hence, the new Watches could be their successors in 2021.

Anyway, the Watches will have different sizes as before, and available in Bluetooth and Cellular variants which is a no-brainer. Meanwhile, a tipster has hinted that Samsung might ditch Tizen OS on its future Smartwatches.

Ice Universe has said on Twitter that Samsung’s New Watch will use Android(i.e, Wear OS) instead of the Tizen platform. Samsung developed the Tizen OS with a view of building a broader & unique ecosystem for itself. It expanded the platform to various products like Smartwatches, TVs etc.

Samsung's new watch will use Android to replace Tizen.

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) February 19, 2021

In fact, the company’s Tizen OS is the leading Smart TV platform Globally. Having said that, the reason for Samsung opting for Wear OS could be due to the lack of third-party apps for Galaxy Watches.

Either way, Samsung’s next Watch rumored as Galaxy Watch Active 3/ Galaxy Watch 4 will likely get a blood sugar monitoring feature. Let’s wait for more leaks to know about the upcoming Galaxy Watch models in 2021.

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Chinese tech company UMIDIGI has revealed via a tweet posted recently that it will launch a new smartwatch which has as its biggest feature a SpO2 monitor. The smartwatch will be called UMIDIGI UFit and isn’t just a smartwatch but a fitness and health tracker. The product will be launched on March 16.

In the face of the Coronavirus outbreak, the focus on health and fitness has increased. The blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) level is a vital indicator of a person’s health. This tracking the SpO2 level is also a new wearable tech metric getting adopted by more manufacturers. It might sound complicated but SpO2 can reveal conditions. For example, coronavirus and sleep apnea may cause low blood oxygen saturation.

The SpO2 monitor is already in some big-name wearables: Fitbit and Garmin already have an SpO2 sensor on most of their devices, and Huawei has jumped in too. UMIDIGI UFit is expected to also have a SpO2 sensor but it would be much more affordable, in line with UMIDIGI’s market strategy.

There’s still a lot we don’t know about the device, but there are a few things we can speculate from the teaser image. Besides the SpO2 monitoring function, it apparently has a curved screen and 2.5D glass. And there’s a side button to control the watch. We won’t have to wait long to learn more about the smartwatch since it goes official on March 16.

UMIDIGI is also running a giveaway with five units of the UMIDIGI F2 smartphone and fifteen units of the UFit up for takes. You can join the giveaway on their official website. You can also pre-order the UFit on AliExpress.

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Being UMIDIGI’s latest flagship smartwatch, the UMIDIGI Uwatch GT will start global sales at a discounted price of $39.99 on AliExpress on Thanksgiving day (November 28th). Adopting a mainstream and modern design, it comes with 5ATM water resistance and clean UI, while providing real-time notifications and sports activity update to the user. But what makes it so different that someone would spend money on it? Let’s check out.

New premium dual-crown rounded display design

Moving away from the square design of the previous model, the Uwatch GT is suitable for both formal and sports occasions. Also, thanks to the two buttons (power button and function button) it is easier to operate.

5ATM water resistance

Of course, a modern smartwatch should offer protection against water and the Uwatch GT features 5ATM water resistance. This means that you can use it even if you dive 50 meters underwater (for 10 minutes)! In daily use, it is practically waterproof. Such a feature is found in other smartwatches on the market but with really expensive prices.

Up to two weeks’ battery life

The Achilles Heel of most smartwatches out there is the battery life. UMIDIGI is using Bluetooth 5.0 and other power-saving hardware to achieve one of the longest battery life for smartwatches out there. It can go on for up to 2 weeks even if you use the continuous heart rate monitoring as well as other basic features. It’s good to know that your smartwatch won’t turn off in the middle of the day or when you are exercising.

Continuous heart rate monitoring

Until recently, smartwatches didn’t come with continuous heart rate monitoring and the user had to trigger the function on his own. UMIDIGI stays up to date with the current features offered in the market so that you can monitor your heart status all day. The UWatch GT allows users to see their heart rate and monitor bradycardia and heart failure.

Smart sports mode

Featuring 12 sports modes that track what kind of activity the user is taking part in, such as running, cycling and more, UMIDIGI’s watch is Google Fit-enabled to give you credit for all your moves and provide a holistic view of your health.

Flagship features, budget price

The most important of all is its price tag. Unlike rival models with similar features that are asking for $150 or more, the UMIDIGI Uwatch GT will cost just $39.99 on Aliexpress during its global sales debut on Thanksgiving Day.

The sale will start on November 28th and will be valid until the end of Cyber Monday sales. To not miss the sale, you can add it to your cart on Aliexpress now. Lastly, the company is also running a Giveaway to give out 10 units to 10 trial users. You can see all the specs and join the giveaway here.

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UMIDIGI that is best known for its affordable flagship smartphones, recently launched its latest flagship sports smartwatch, UMIDIGI Uwatch GT. According to the company, the killer features are its 5ATM water-resistance as well as Bluetooth 5.0, features difficult to find in smartwatches below $50. The Uwatch GT will be globally available on Thanksgiving at a discounted price of $39.99 and until then, you can check out the unboxing video below to see it in action.

The design has greatly improved over the previous version and the watch looks premium. UMIDIGI moved from a square display to a dual-crown rounded one with a watch case width of 47mm and a 1.3″ display. The metal body features smooth edges and paired with the silicon-based strap, it looks suitable both for work and sports. There are 2 physical buttons on the right side for easy use.

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Back to the 5ATM feature, the Uwatch GT allows you to go for a swim while wearing it. As we’ve explained in previous news, the watch is water-resistant up to a depth of 50 meters for 10 minutes so that you don’t have to worry when wearing it in daily life or swimming.

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What’s more, the watch supports advanced exercise tracking with 12 sports modes, including running and walking. Also, the continuous heart rate monitoring has improved over the previous model and the battery life is around two weeks with average use.

UMIDIGI Uwatch GT will start its global sales at a discounted price of $39.99 on November 28th and the promotion will last until the end of Cyber Monday sales. You can add it to your cart on Aliexpress in advance so that you won’t miss the sale. Lastly, UMIDIGI is already running a big giveaway to recruit 10 trial users for Uwatch GT. You can see all the specs and join the giveaway here.

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UMIDIGI recently launched the UWatch GT flagship sports smartwatch hoping it will become a daily life and sports companion packed with everyday health and fitness features. The company claims that it has a water resistance of 5 ATM; that’s 50 meters deep underwater. But does it stand up to its on-paper specs? Let’s check out the facts. By the way, it will be globally available on Thanksgiving, November 28th, at a discounted price of $39.99.

So, what exactly does 5 ATM water resistance mean? And what makes ATM water resistance ratings different from other kinds of evaluation standards, such as IP ratings? Ingress Protection (IP) rating is already commonly used in the smartphone industry. For example, the latest iPhone 11 Pro is IP68 certified offering a high level of protection against water and dust. But IP ratings do not take water pressure into account. Therefore, IP ratings are not indicative of a device’s ability to be used during aquatic activities such as swimming. That’s why ATM is here.

ATM Ratings – Water Resistance Under Pressure

The ATM water resistance rating is the one you’ll find on regular mechanical and battery-driven watches and that you’ll most likely find on new wearables products. The pressure tests are measured in ATMs, which stands for atmospheres, and are converted to water depth to make the measurements easier to learn.

One ATM is equivalent to the pressure exerted on an object at 10 meters underwater. The higher the ATM rating, the deeper the product can go without being affected. The deeper you swim, the pressure rises. The basic ATM water-resistance levels are described below.

With a water resistance rating of 5 ATM, UMIDIGI Uwatch GT is resistant to pressure at a depth of 50 meters, meaning the watch can not only resist water from rain but also be worn during shallow-water activities, like swimming.

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UMIDIGI Uwatch GT goes on global sales at a discounted price of $39.99 starting November 28th and the promotion will last until the end of Cyber Monday sales. In case you miss the sale, you can add it to your cart on AliExpress right now. Don’t forget that UMIDIGI is already running a big giveaway to recruit 10 trial users for Uwatch GT. You can see all the specs and join the giveaway here.

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Partnering with Amazon, UMIDIGI is holding its Holiday Sale in conjunction with Amazon’s Prime Day. At the same time, the company took the opportunity to launch its new smartwatch Uwatch2 open sale at $24.99. The deals are available on the company’s stores on Amazon’s local websites in different countries and the biggest deal is the $60 discount that the S3 Pro gets so that you can get it for just $239.99.

The UMIDIGI S3 Pro is the world’s first ceramic phone featuring the 48MP Sony IMX586 camera. Having already received several software updates, it now comes with some high-end flagship phone camera features like super night mode and AI scene detection. The $60 off discount makes it really competitive in the $250 range. Also, other UMIDIGI phones like the F1 Play and A3 Pro also get 20% off.

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Besides Amazon, UMIDIGI decided to hold the sale promotion on its official store on Aliexpress from July 15th to 17th. There, you can find the A5 Pro with its ultra-wide angle triple camera just $95.37 while the UMIDIGI Power with 5150mAh battery and slim design will come at $129.99. What’s more, the first 300 orders of S3 Pro and first 200 orders of F1 Play will receive the company’s new smartwatch Uwatch2 for free!

As we said previously, the new smartwatch is now available to order at $24.99. It comes with an improved full touch color screen over its predecessor and new features like 24/7 heart rate monitoring and IP67 certification.

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UMIDIGI Uwatch2 was recently announced featuring an improved full touch color screen as well as 24/7 heart rate monitoring and IP67 certification. Now, it is time for the new wearable from UMIDIGI to hit the market with the first global sale going live on July 15th, the first day of UMIDIGI Holiday Sale, for just $24.99. And the first 500 units of Uwatch2 will be offered at the bottom price of $19.99!

Compared to the first generation, the Uwatch2 got an improved full touch color display that is protected by a round face 2.5D curved glass on top. Also, the case is an aluminum alloy unibody with IP67 rating. In the box, you will find not only the metal band but an extra sport silicon band as well. The Uwatch2 supports 7 sport modes like running, jogging, cycling, etc to track your fitness and continuous heart rate monitoring to improve your exercise efficiency. The company claims that the new smartwatch can go on for up to 25 days on standby or 10 days of continuous use on a single charge.

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If you’re interested and want to get it at the best price possible, you should add it to your cart right now to be among the first 500 that will get it for $19.99. Of course, you’ll have to act fast on July 15th (PDT) to finish your purchase. As always, UMIDIGI is globally recruiting 10 users to test it and help with its improvement. You can participate here.

Besides the sale for Uwatch2, UMIDIGI Holiday Sale will kick off on both its Amazon and AliExpress stores. The biggest discount is the $60 off (20% off) for S3 Pro, the company’s 48MP ceramic flagship phone. Also, the latest neckband earphones Ubeats and the first generation of Uwatch will also get 20% off on Amazon. You can learn more about it here.

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UMIDIGI Ubeats that was announced recently is the first product that marks the company’s new Ecosystem era and now UMIDIGI just launched another product, the UMIDIGI Uwatch2 smartwatch. It is the successor to last year’s Uwatch and comes with an enhanced full touch LCD screen design and other improved features.

The top upgraded feature in the new generation is the improved full touch AMOLED display that offers better readability than before and is more convenient to use. The 1.3″ AMOLED color full touch display offers a 240×240 resolution and is protected with a layer of 2.5D curved glass on top. The Uwatch2 has a similar round face design and aluminum alloy unibody with the previous generation, looking premium and elegant.

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In the box, you will find 2 free bands, one metal and one silicon, helping you easily switch depending on the occasion. So, that’s a plus, as you don’t need to buy another band.

The Uwatch2 comes with IP67 water-resistant rating, along with several fitness tracking features, like running, jogging, cycling, besides the step counter. Also, compared to the first generation, the Uwatch2 now supports continuous heart rate monitoring to improve your exercise efficiency. In terms of battery life, with the help of the Nordic-Nrf52832 chipset, you can get up to 25 days of standby and 10 days of continuous use.

The UMIDIGI Uwatch2 is expected to go on global sale at $24.99 on July 15th. If you’re on the hunt for an affordable LCD smartwatch, you should consider giving it a chance. The Uwatch2 is already listed on the company’s official store on Aliexpress and you can add it to your cart to make sure that you don’t miss the global open sale. And as usual, UMIDIGI is globally recruiting 10 users to test it and help in its improvement. Learn more and join the Giveaway here.

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Apple isn’t in the habit of sharing key metrics about the performance of its products in the market, including the Watch series. However, Counterpoint has shared its evaluations on worldwide smartwatch deals for last quarter. The report indicates Apple Watch saw increasingly noteworthy development, 49% YoY for the March quarter which again made it the main smartwatch by a huge margin.

During the company’s earnings call earlier this week, Apple CEO Tim Cook highlighted some broad features about Apple Watch sales. He hinted that the second quarter of 2019 imprints the best non-holiday quarter ever for Apple Watch. Altogether, Apple’s wearables, home, and accessories class set another March quarter record with $5.1 billion in income. That is up from $3.94 billion in the year-prior quarter.

Counterpoint didn’t share explicit shipment numbers, yet its evaluations show Apple Watch with 49% development YoY for Q1 2019 (Apple’s financial Q2). That helped the organization somewhat increment its driving piece of the overall industry of worldwide smartwatches to 35.8%.

Samsung snatched the second spot in terms of market shares with 11.1% for the quarter. Imoo and Fitbit came in at the third and fourth spots with 9.2% and 5.5% market shares separately.

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Huami’s Amazfit smartwatch brand completed the top 5 with a 3.9% share of the market, ahead of Huawei, Fossil, Garmin and others.

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A couple of weeks back, it was reported that Samsung is working on a new smartwatch bearing the codename “Pulse.” The smartwatch is expected to be the successor to the Gear Sport and is tipped to likely launch bearing the moniker Galaxy Sport considering that Samsung has since migrated ts smartwatches to the Galaxy brand with the Galaxy Watch. A couple of renders purported to be those of the smartwatch has now appeared online. 

The renders were shared by Twitter tipster @onleaks who claims there are based on factory data. The Samsung Gear Sport came packing a 1.2-inch display and from the renders, the successor codenamed “Pulse” will also feature the same size. The device is said to come in black, green, silver and pink gold colors. The renders bear semblance with the design language of previous Samsung smartwatches but there is one obvious difference. That is the absence of fluted or toothed bezels as was the case with previous models. Instead, the bezels on the Galaxy Sport appears to be smooth but that doesn’t in any way mean it cannot rotate.

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A previous leak had hinted that the Galaxy Sport smartwatch will retain the Tizen OS and come with 4GB of RAM. Since it would be the Gear Sport’s successor, its primary features will be fitness-related. The watch is also expected to come with Bixby as well as support for Bixby Reminder. This means that Bixby notifications on the connected smartphone will also appear on the watch. This feature is not present on the Galaxy Watch but may arrive with a firmware update later. Samsung is yet to reveal any detail relating to launching a new smartwatch any time soon but it is possible the new wearable device will be showcased alongside the Galaxy S10 next month remains to be seen.

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Alongside the Galaxy Note 9, Samsung also launched a new line of smart wearables which it called Galaxy Watch. We can’t say if Samsung has finally killed the Gear series but the new smartwatch looks like a successor to the Gear S3 without bearing the name Gear S4. It features a circular bezel just like on the Gear S3, which can be rotated in order to navigate through the Tizen interface. Yes, Samsung still sticks with the Tizen operating system for the new smartwatch. This effectively put to rest rumours of the Galaxy Watch running on Android Wear.

Talking of the design, apart from the circular rotatable bezel, the Samsung Galaxy Watch is available in two sizes. There is a 46mm version which is the same size as the Gear S3 and a smaller 42mm option as well. The 46mm model comes with a 1.3-inch display size and there is a 1.2-inch display on the 42mm version. Both screens are equipped with Gorilla Glass DX+. Not only that, the 46mm version is equipped with a 472mAh battery while the smaller 42mm Galaxy Watch variant packs a smaller 270mAh battery. You don’t need to worry about the smaller battery as Samsung still claims both models are built to last for several days.

Apart from packing a smaller battery and screen size, the two versions are available in both Bluetooth and LTE models. Both models are equipped with GPS for accurate tracking. They are both also equipped with 4GB of inbuilt storage but their RAM sizes differ. You get 1.5GB of RAM on the LTE models while the Bluetooth versions come with just 768MB RAM.

All models will come in three casing colours for buyers to choose from – Midnight Black, Rose Gold and Silver. There will be a large variety of bands to choose from. The Samsung Galaxy Watch also comes with an IP68 water resistance with an additional 5ATM pressure rating. The Galaxy Watch is also drop resistant. On the software end, the Galaxy Watch is capable of tracking 39 different types of workouts in addition to sleep and stress levels tracking.

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As for the price, the Galaxy Watch LTE model with 46mm size is priced at $400 while the 42mm model is priced at $375. On the other hand, the Bluetooth model comes in at $350 for the 46mm size while the 42mm version costs $330. It will be available in the U.S on August 24. The Galaxy Watch will hit South Korea next on August 31 and will be available in other markets on September 14.

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