Updated
Updated · 9to5Google · Jul 14
Samsung Teases Galaxy Watch 9, Ultra 2 With July 22 Launch and First Snapdragon Watch Chip
Updated
Updated · 9to5Google · Jul 14

Samsung Teases Galaxy Watch 9, Ultra 2 With July 22 Launch and First Snapdragon Watch Chip

3 articles · Updated · 9to5Google · Jul 14

Summary

  • Samsung posted three teaser videos ahead of its July 22 launch, previewing the Galaxy Watch 9’s returning circle-on-square design and the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2.
  • The company highlighted an “all-new inside” with a brand-new processor, enhanced battery life and titanium construction, pointing to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear Elite instead of Samsung’s usual Exynos chip.
  • Samsung also pitched the watches as AI-driven health devices, touting calorie, heart-rate, blood-pressure, sleep-apnea and stress tracking, plus personalized coaching and Gemini raise-to-talk.
  • The teasers frame the refresh as a shift from basic fitness logging to always-on health insights, with the Ultra 2 also positioned for rugged activities such as trail running, diving and cycling.

Insights

Can Samsung's AI watch deliver its battery life promises without compromising its powerful, continuous health tracking features?
As AI watches become health companions, how will Samsung prevent our private medical data from being used against us?
With AI making health suggestions, how is Samsung ensuring its algorithms are free from biases that could harm diverse user groups?