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Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 8 series is here. Compare the Watch 8 vs Watch 8 Classic and Watch Ultra to learn which model is worth buying.
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CNET on MSNMy Favorite Feature's Back! I Tried Out the New Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 ClassicFrom first-of-their-kind health tools to the return of the rotating bezel, here's what's new and noteworthy on Samsung's latest smartwatches.
But it has fewer color options now, leaving you to choose from Blue Shadow, Jet Black, and a new Coralred. Mint is also available, but only via Samsung’s website. Take a closer look at the color options in the Z Flip 7’s unboxing video:
Samsung's Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic have a new Dynamic Lug System that doesn't support older Galaxy Watch bands.
The new Samsung Galaxy Watch is the world's first smartwatch with Gemini AI built in, with no need for a paired phone to take advantage of it. All you need is a Wi-Fi or LTE connection. The new watch comes in two styles: a standard edition and a "Classic” edition, which means, yes, everyone’s favorite smartwatch clicky bezel is back.
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I was really looking forward to seeing the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, the latest Samsung smartwatch to feature a rotating bezel, which is one of the best wearable control system innovations we've ever seen. But I wasn't fully prepared for what I found ...
I’ve tested out nearly every Galaxy Watch since the original debuted, and for years, it’s felt like Samsung was stuck in a loop: round watch, same battery, a splashy new health-tracking feature or two, rinse and repeat. For the most part, each new Galaxy Watch looked and felt a lot like the last.
Pre-release leaks may have spoiled most of the surprises Samsung had up its sleeve for Wednesday's Unpacked event, but there were still some interesting details to gleam from the presentation. For example,