When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Sign up forfor the biggest new releases, reviews and tech hacks Samsung has just announced its new and refreshed wearable called the Galaxy Watch. This all-new wearable was announced at a major Unpacked event with the smartwatch arriving in both 46millimetre and 42millimetre case options. The Korean technology firm says that the Galaxy Watch will feature a rotating bezel and a signature Always On Display. The product will also include built-in network support which means users will be able to make calls without needing their phone with them. However, the Bluetooth version of the Galaxy Watch will arrive before the 4G capable version. The Galaxy Watch with network support will arrive later this year, according to the company and EE will be the first UK network to support the Samsung wearable.<doc-sep>UPDATE: The Samsung Galaxy Watch is official – here are the details! If you haven't heard, Samsung has released a new smartwatch at a launch event today in New York. We originally expected it to be called the Samsung Gear S4, following on from the Gear S3 and Gear Sport. But it won't be called the Samsung Gear S4, it will actually be called the Samsung Galaxy Watch. This has been confirmed by Samsung at the launch event. At Unpacked 2018, Samsung did not announce the Gear S4, as we initially thought it would be, it was called the Galaxy Watch. This big rebrand is an attempt to generate sales, and shake of the poor selling Gear range. Here's a screenshot from the presentation: The launch proves the Gear S4 is dead. As well as a new name, we saw a new design, in two sizes and a new Rose gold colourway. It also has a battery life which lasts "several days". Samsung also answered the question as to what software it will run, with early reports suggesting it would be Google's Wear OS, but later rumours stating Samsung would stick with its own wearable operating system, Tizen. The Galaxy Watch does, in fact, run Tizen, which Bixby also on your wrist. Three variations of the Samsung Galaxy Watch. You can watch the livestream now. It's available to follow on Samsung's website, Youtube, and Twitter. You can find out more in our story Samsung Galaxy Watch: Samsung's new smartwatch is official.<doc-sep>If you buy something through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more. When it comes to creating the perfect mobile computing and communicating device, hardware manufacturers must often choose between portability and power. The new Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 looks to blur those lines so you can make it your next truly portable all in one device. According to Samsung, the new Tab S4 is, “The perfect device for those who need something portable like a tablet and capable like a PC.” And the specs look good enough to help you work on the road without having to carry a laptop. This, of course, will depend on what kind of work you do. For small business owners, the price might be a bit high at $650, and this doesn’t include the $150 book cover keyboard. And with Apple, Microsoft and even Samsung offering full-featured laptops in this price range, the question becomes, is the Tab S4 worth the price. In a press release, DJ Koh, President and CEO of Samsung Electronics describes the important role tablets play in improving the mobile experience. Koh explains, “With the Galaxy Tab S4, we’re introducing a premium tablet, equipped with Samsung DeX that helps consumers perform their absolute best wherever they go.” ? The Features The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 is a 2-in-1 Android tablet with Samsung DeX, a long-lasting battery and the S Pen. Key specs include: 5” WQXGA (2560×1600) sAMOLED display Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Octa Core (2.35GHz + 1.9GHz) chipset 4GB + 64GB / 256GB, microSD up to 400GB memory and storage 13MP rear and 8.0MP front cameras 1 (Type C), POGO port LTE Cat.16 DLCA, 4X4 MIMO LTE support Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.0 wireless connectivity DIMENSION, WEIGHT 3 x 164.3 x 7.1mm and 482g (Wi-Fi) / 483g (LTE) 7,300mAh, Fast Charging battery Android 8.1 operating system 4 speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Atmos Productivity Samsung DeX, included with tthe Tab S4, is a productivity feature which converts the device from an Android interface so you can use it as a desktop. If you happen to be using Microsoft Office, you will be able to open multiple desktop style windows, drag and drop content between apps and use keyboard shortcuts. If you are not on the road and you need to add a large monitor, DeX lets you connect an external monitor. (You will need an adapter to make this happen, which is not included). Once it is connected, you can use the Tab S4 as a track or sketch pad. The S Pen can be used to take notes using the nifty Screen-Off Memo feature. When it is full on, you can translate and organize notes with Samsung Note, send texts with Samsung Live Message and, of course, doodle. If you are out and about, Samsung says the 7,300mAh fast charging battery can provide up to 16 hours of video playback. This is enough for most outings, but real-world testing has to be carried out to determine how the battery performs. Does the New Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 Achieve the Perfect Balance? There are small business owners who may find the computing power the Tab S4 provides enough to carry out many of their tasks when they are outside of the office. But there will be just as many or more small business owners who find the features and price not worth the investment. At the end of the day, the right mobile computing device is the one that works for your particular needs. Whether it is a smartphone, tablet, or laptop if it works for you, use it.<doc-sep>Samsung is back with a new smartwatch and fresh branding. The company announced its Galaxy Watch at its annual Galaxy Note phone event today. It features 3G / LTE connectivity and charges wirelessly. There will be two models: a 46mm silver version and smaller 42mm black and rose gold versions. The company’s forgoing its previous Gear branding and is instead tying the watch more directly to its Galaxy smartphone and tablet line. The Galaxy Watch will be available in the US on August 24th and in Korea on August 31st. Additional markets will receive it on September 14th. In the US, the Galaxy Watch Bluetooth 42mm version will cost $329.99 while the 46mm version will cost $349.99. It’ll be available through Amazon, Best Buy, and Samsung.com. The LTE version will be available through AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Samsung.com later this year. We don’t have that pricing yet. Anyone who preorders the Bluetooth models through Samsung.com before September 8th will receive a free watch band. It features: Either a 1.3-inch (46mm) or 1.2-inch (42mm) Super AMOLED touch display with Gorilla DX+ glass 5 ATM water resistance and IP68 dust resistance Either a 472mAh battery (46mm) or 270mAh battery (42mm) Runs Tizen OS 4.0 Exynos 9110 dual core 1.15 GHz processor A heart rate monitor, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, and barometer The LTE version include 1.15GB of RAM and 4GB of storage The Bluetooth version includes 768MB of RAM and 4GB of storage The company says its improved battery life should provide “several days” of use on a single charge. The Galaxy Watch also features some health-oriented features, including heart rate monitoring to build a baseline for each user. So when it detects that your heart is racing, it’ll prompt you to relax. It also tracks fitness and allows users to pick their activity. It’ll track sleep patterns as well, and it will try to qualify how well you’re sleeping. The watch looks similar to the Gear S2 Classic with its less-obvious bezel. Last year’s watch — the Gear Sport — was designed for athletes, and Samsung is shying away from that specific use case with the Galaxy Watch. It’s definitely intended to be an everyday timepiece that can handle fitness tracking along with other more daily activities.<doc-sep>
Samsung unveiled a new smartwatch called the Galaxy Watch on Thursday. The Galaxy Watch is a fitness-focused smartwatch. It's waterproof, has LTE connectivity, and gets "several days" of battery life on a single charge. The Galaxy Watch will come in two sizes and three colors. It will be available to buy on August 24 and starts at $330. With the Galaxy Watch, Samsung is abandoning the Gear branding from its smartwatches. "It was about simplification," Elina Vives, Samsung's head of marketing for computing, audio, smartwatch, and VR, told Business Insider. Samsung has a brand-new smartwatch. At its Unpacked event on Thursday to introduce the new Galaxy Note 9, Samsung also revealed the new Galaxy Watch. The Galaxy Watch has two stand-out features: battery life (Samsung says it can get up to four days, depending on the watch size), and a rotating bezel, which allows you to control the watch without always needed to use the touchscreen display. Besides those features, the Galaxy Watch is a fitness-focused smartwatch. It will have 39 different exercises built in, will be able to automatically detect six of the most common workouts, and will also have sleep tracking. The watch is waterproof and can be worn swimming as well. A version of the Galaxy Watch will have LTE connectivity, which means you can make calls or listen to music without being tethered to your smartphone. The watch will be able to charge wirelessly on Samsung's new Duo wireless charging pad, which can charge a smartphone and the watch at the same time. Like Samsung's past smartwatches, the Galaxy Watch will run Tizen OS, Samsung's smartwatch operating system. The Galaxy Watch has an AMOLED display and "military-grade durability." It comes in three colors — silver, black, and rose gold — and two sizes: 42 mm and 46 mm. The 42 mm watch will cost $330, while the 46 mm watch will cost $350. Both watches will be available to buy on Amazon, Best Buy, and Samsung.com starting on August 24. However, the LTE-enabled watch won't be available until later this year. The Galaxy Watch in silver. Samsung Goodbye, Gear The Galaxy Watch isn't Samsung's first wearable, but it's the first with the Galaxy brand name — in the past, Samsung's smartwatches have been under the "Gear" branding. "It really just makes sense from a nomenclature standpoint, from a brand equity standpoint, that when you interface with Samsung devices, you're interfacing with the Samsung Galaxy," Elina Vives, Samsung's head of marketing for computing, audio, smartwatch, and VR, told Business Insider. "The other reason is that, it's pretty obvious I think, but people go, 'Gear?' Our consumers are used to it because we're on Series 3 [of the Samsung Gear watches] but it was also about simplification and making sure we continue to bring new consumers into the category," she said. Current Gear products — like the Gear Spot watch or Gear VR — will keep their name, but as time goes on, Vives said, Samsung will lean into the Galaxy name. Vives said she hopes the Galaxy Watch will attract customers who are looking to upgrade from a Gear S2 watch, but also new customers or Samsung loyalists. While it's a fitness-focused watch, Samsung hopes certain features, like battery life, will interest people looking for both connectivity and "seamlessness." And from a design perspective, Vives is hoping the watch will attract more women. "It's definitely gender-neutral, but we want to invite more women into the category," Vives said. "If you are very fashion-forward, I think this is extremely competitive — it's the only smartwatch that looks like an actual watch."