Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 was launched alongside the Galaxy Note 20 series last year. The smartwatch brought a slew of new features including ECG tracking but the feature wasn’t available in a lot of countries until today. The company has announced that it is expanding Galaxy Watch 3’s ECG tracking feature to the UK and Europe, along with Chile, Indonesia and the UAE for 31 new countries in total. Up until now, the feature was only approved in South Korea and the US.
Samsung has announced that the Galaxy Watch 3’s ECG tracking function has been approved in the EU and other countries. It will make the Samsung Health Monitor app available to more consumers. The app can be used on Galaxy Watch 3 and Watch Active 2 devices to monitor the users’ blood pressure and ECG. For the unaware, using the ECG feature, you can tell if your heart rhythm is normal (sinus) or beats irregularly (AFib). As for the former, the blood pressure sensor can tell you if your tension is too high, which could cause health issues.
To use the ECG Monitor app, simply take a seat, open up the new Samsung Health Monitor app, and ensure your watch is snug on your wrist. Rest your arm on a flat surface, place your fingertip on the top button, and your watch will record an ECG and classify it as either Sinus Rhythm, or AFib. Once the reading is complete, users can record relevant symptoms like fatigue or dizziness, and send a PDF report of their ECG recording with their healthcare provider using the Samsung Health Monitor app on a compatible Galaxy smartphone.
To help improve your sleep so you can recover better, Galaxy Watch3 also comes with advanced sleep tracking features. These measure breathing, vitals, and REM cycles throughout the night, then use an algorithm to score your rest for the evening. There is also Post-workout VO2 max reports that allows users to effortlessly track their cardio fitness progress, measuring the amount of oxygen your body can utilize when running outside.
Samsung launched the Galaxy Buds Live TWS earphones and its smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch3 at its Galaxy UnPacked August 2020 event alongside the Galaxy Note20 series. However, the company had not revealed the price of these devices in India.
Samsung has now announced the official pricing of Galaxy Buds Live and Galaxy Watch3 in the country. The Galaxy Buds will cost you Rs 14,990. As for the Watch3, the price starts at Rs 29,990 for the 41mm variant. The Galaxy Watch3 45mm model costs Rs 32,990. On the other hand, the Galaxy Watch3 4G 41mm option is priced at Rs 34,490 whereas the 45mm 4G variant costs Rs 38,990.
Product
Price in India
Galaxy Buds Live
Rs 14,990
Galaxy Watch3 (41mm)
Rs 29,990
Galaxy Watch3 4G(41mm)
Rs 34,490
Galaxy Watch3 (45mm)
Rs 32,990
Galaxy Watch3 4G(45mm)
Rs 38,990
The Galaxy Buds Live will be made available in Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black and Mystic White color options and will go on sale starting August 25. As for the Galaxy Watch3, it will be made available in Mystic Bronze and Mystic Silver colors, while the 4G variant will sell in Mystic Black and Mystic Silver color options. All the models will go on sale starting August 27.
It is about that time, again. After one of the most steady streams of leaks we’ve seen yet, meet the new Samsung Galaxy Note20 series, what the company calls as their “Most Powerful Note Series Yet”, and I think that for the first time since the Galaxy Note 8, I’m actually gonna agree.
See subsequent launches have proven that this line-up is probably Samsung’s most beloved, and yet each year after the Note 4 and then Note 8, many have complained that all we were really getting was a Galaxy S with an S Pen. Just a different chassis with the same specs, display, and camera. And this was always a problem because the Note went from being the vanguard device to being relegated to an iteration of that Galaxy S that would make it Obsolete six months later.
For 2020, the approach is actually changing. Some cases for the good, others quite interesting, others for the not so good.
I think this is the most interesting change in an approach that the company has done in recent times. Last year we saw a larger and smaller Galaxy Note 10 with slight differences in Specs, and the same happened early this year with the Galaxy S20. For the Note, I want you to remember how the Galaxy S10e was just as powerful as the other Galaxy S10s but yet different in design. Well, this is what we have with this line-up. Two Galaxy Note20s that look similar, are just as powerful, and yet their difference is actually not the size.
If you stacked them side by side, they really resemble each other. I’m glad Samsung finally made the jump to matte glass, which they’re dubbing their new timeless design. Both devices share the same Mystic Bronze finish, but if you go Ultra you have options for Mystic White or Black, and then the Note20 offers Mystic Green and Gray.
The Note20 Ultra is barely 2mm taller, 3mm wider, and around 16 grams heavier, even if the Note20 is a slight hair thicker. Visually they nearly look the same, but once you look closer you’ll see a flat display on the standard variant vs the Ultra. The regular Note20 has a 6.7-inch panel capped at 1080p+ and 60hz while the Ultra is 6.9-inches can do 120hz, though not exactly sure if at Quad HD+ just yet. The Ultra does mention Dynamic AMOLED on the spec sheet, but I didn’t see that mentioned on the regular Note20.
The spec sheet is one of the good things as finally, we get a more powerful Galaxy Note when compared to the S. We’re talking Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ at least in the US, 8/128 in RAM and storage for the regular, 12 and 128 or 512GB (expandable) for the Ultra. There’s barely a 200 mAh difference in battery size, same IP68 ratings, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5, fast and wireless charging capabilities, and ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. Same sub-6 and mmWave across both devices as well. A change might be a new Ultra Wide Band tech that serves to share files or as a digital key is exclusive to the Ultra.
Obviously the signature feature is the S Pen, which is technically the exact same across both devices physically. What changes is latency. Given the 120hz on the Ultra, this allows 9ms of latency while the standard does more like 42ms. If this is something triggered by the display I don’t expect you to notice a difference. What did change is that Air Gestures are now evolving to let you fully control your phone remotely, like when you’re giving a presentation. Honestly, things that sound cool, but that we’ll know more of when we get our full review units.
And since we started with the topic of software, oddly not much changed from a visual perspective, meaning it’s the typical One UI on top of Android 10, with very similar visuals. The important updates are really on how this phone integrates with productivity. Samsung Notes finally offers Live Sync across devices with your Samsung Account and even Microsoft Office, and these can now sync with audio recordings. You can import PDFs for annotations and even auto straighten your handwriting. There’s deeper integration with Microsoft’s link to windows allowing you to live stream your apps on your PC, in addition to better drag and drop features. You even get an Xbox game pass ultimate along with some other perks for gaming. And then Samsung DeX now works wirelessly and especially with Samsung TVs that support it. All these are experiences we’ll dive in soon.
Probably what I’m looking forward to most is the cameras as this is another interesting variation when compared to the S. See the Galaxy Note20 in specs resembles more the Galaxy S20 or 20, which were actually my favorite approach when it comes to specs, as you get a better play of megapixels on the telephoto. By contrast, the Galaxy Note20 Ultra shares the same primary sensor as the S20 Ultra, but then less powerful but still good telephoto and ultra-wide, and yeah we also don’t get that crazy 40-megapixel shooter in the selfie camera. Time will tell if the large hump is worth it when comparing results, as we now even have Laser Auto Focus.
What the company made more fanfare about is that they want to make this a better video camera now that social video is huge. It records 8K at 24fps, options for a more cinematic aspect ratio of 21:9, smooth adjusting of zoom speed between cameras, and even select the direction you want the audio to focus on, and even use the Galaxy Buds Live as a remote Bluetooth Microphone. That I really want to test as rarely do companies get Bluetooth audio sync right.
As for the not so good part, let’s talk price. The Galaxy Note20 starts at $999, which is a $50 hike from the Galaxy Note 10, and sure you do get more size, but half the storage and some other trade-offs to punch in the 5G. The Ultra is where things get steep though starting $1299, a whopping $200 more than last year’s plus, for half the storage as the last year. But hey you get all the perks. Sadly we only had a brief amount of time to get first impressions of them before the event, but I can tell you they are beautiful and finally as powerful as they should’ve always been. Let me know what you think about the price in the comments.
Now the company didn’t stop there. We do have a new Galaxy Watch 3 backed by a design of Swiss Watch Designer IWC Schaffhausen. We have a premium stainless steel body, 3 colors, and yes, the Rotating Bezel is back! It’s actually 14% thinner, 8% smaller and 15% lighter than its predecessor and offers two+ days of battery life, all while offering a larger display, a new approach to workouts, sleep tracking, stress testing, fall detection, and even fitness at home. I’ll get back to you on more details once we have our review units, but so far we have two sizes at 41 and 45mm, and pricing starts at $399 for Bluetooth or $429 for LTE.
We also got the new Galaxy Buds Live in which the focus was ergonomics, active noise canceling with an open-type design which is my favorite, IPX2 water resistance, advanced audio with 12mm drivers, a game mode to reduce latency, beamforming for voice pick up, 3 microphones and a crazy 8 hours of playback without ANC, 6.5 hours with it, and 21 hours on the cradle. All starting at a very aggressive $169.
Last but not least, a Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ which would be the company’s first 5G tablets. Two sizes 11 and 12-inch with different screen technologies, SUPER Amoled and 120hz on the plus variant. Both powered by the new Snapdragon 865+. There’s a larger S Pen in tow, the new approach to Samsung Notes, a new full keyboard experience, DeX functionality the moment you dock it, and three color options starting at $649 for the 11-inch variant and $849 for the 12-inch plus model.
But here’s the thing. You guys know Samsung. By the time you watch this video, I’m sure there will be one more thing. Stay tuned for the Pocketnow Daily later today as we discuss whatever else we didn’t get for you ahead of time.
But yes, this is the new Samsung Galaxy Family. A new approach, new looks, more powerful, but all things we’ll have to test in our full reviews to tell you which one is right for you.
Last week, we got our first look at Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch 3, which brings back the rotating bezel and is heavily rumored to launch next month. Now, more real-life images of the Galaxy Watch Active 3 have surfaced online, and for the first time, we see it with the screen turned on and some of its UI elements.
In the leaked images, which come courtesy of Twitter user TechTalkTV (@Mr_TechTalkTV), we can see the main app launcher and a few pages in the setting menu. The layout is quite familiar, with the apps lined alongside the periphery in a circle. There is not much to extract here in terms of software or features, but the Galaxy Watch 3 is rumored to boot Tizen OS 5.5.
However, we do know a lot about its specifications. There will be 41mm (1.2-inch display) and 45mm (1.4-inch display) variants, with a choice between stainless steel and titanium case options. It will also rock an IP68 certified and a MIL-STD-810G compliant build, and an Electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor is on board as well. You can read more about the massive Galaxy Watch 3 leak here.
You’ve seen the schematics, and have also come across the detailed specifications too. Now, it’s time for an early look. I’m talking about Samsung’s upcoming smartwatch – the Galaxy Watch 3 – here, and this is probably the first clear look at its design, straight from a certification authority’s database in South Korea.
The images were spotted (via MySmartPrice) on the website of National Radio Research Agency (NRAA) and show the design of two Galaxy Watch 3 models viz. SM-R840 and SM-R850. The design is almost identical, and a physical rotating bezel is clearly visible. The bezel has a dark grey finish with a grooved outline on the periphery (only on the SM-R840 model), complete with two buttons on the right side.
Compared to the first-gen Galaxy Watch, the bezel is much thinner on the upcoming Samsung smartwatch and it doesn’t have any markings either. As for the specs, the Galaxy Watch 3 will come in two sizes – 41mm and 45mm – with a 1.2-inch and 1.4-inch display respectively. You can read more about the Galaxy Watch 3’s leaked specifications here.
The Galaxy Watch 3 has been popping up in certification listings and leaks for the past few weeks, revealing bits such as the return of the physical rotating bezel, two sizes, and more. Now, SamMobile has leaked almost everything there is to know about Samsung’s upcoming smartwatch that is expected to launch in July, ahead of the rumored August 5 Galaxy Unpacked event.
Here’s everything that has surfaced online about the Galaxy Watch 3:
There will be two variants – the 41mm variant will have a 1.2-inch display, while the 45mm version will feature a 1.4-inch display.
Yes, there will be a physical rotating bezel, but it might be thinner than the one we saw on its predecessor. The display will be protected by Gorilla Glass DX.
The 41mm variant will ship with a 247 mAh battery, while the 45mm variant will rely on a 340 mAh battery.
Both variants will have 1GB of RAM, 8GB onboard storage, and will run Tizen OS 5.5 on the software side.
You’ll get a choice between stainless steel and titanium case options.
It packs a heart rate monitor with 8 pulse-reading photodiodes and will also support blood pressure monitoring.
A dedicated Electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor, but it is unclear if it will be available globally at launch.
Galaxy Watch 3 will come with IP68 certification and a MIL-STD-810G compliant build.
LTE support and GPS connectivity onboard, although a WiFi-only variant is also expected.
Samsung’s upcoming smartwatch – the Galaxy Watch 3 – received the NBTC certification a few days ago, after being spotted on the US FCC database. Now, the Galaxy Watch 3 name has popped up in the official Galaxy Wearable companion app’s code, further solidifying speculations that there won’t be a Galaxy Watch 2.
The image asset, which was spotted by the folks over at XDA-Developers, is from Samsung and is a confirmation in itself that the Galaxy Watch 3 is around the corner. As per the US FCC listing, the Galaxy Watch 3 will come in both Wi-Fi and LTE models, and will be available in two sizes – 41mm and 45mm.
The asset for Samsung’s upcoming earbuds spotted in the Galaxy Wearable app.
Additionally, the app also revealed an image asset for a bean-shaped earbud, which might well turn out to be the wireless earbuds that leaked recently. However, there is no word whether they will be called Galaxy Buds X, Buds Live, or something else entirely. We expect the Galaxy Watch 3 and the aforementioned earbuds to go official at the next Galaxy Unpacked event that will reportedly happen in August.
