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Samsung unveils Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 with brighter display and longer battery life

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, an updated version of its rugged smartwatch. The new model features a brighter display capable of 5,000 nits, a larger 800mAh battery offering a 35% increase, and a thinner, lighter design for improved comfort. It also includes new health-tracking features like Vitals collection and an updated Trail Run mode with hydration guidance, along with specialized diving features developed with Mares. AI

IMPACT Minimal direct impact on AI operations; primarily a hardware and consumer electronics update.

RANK_REASON Product launch of a smartwatch, not a frontier AI model or significant industry development.

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Samsung unveils Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 with brighter display and longer battery life

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Cherlynn Low) ·

    A week with the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2: Big, bright and sometimes helpful

    We've had Samsung's latest Ultra smartwatch for about a week, and here are our first impressions.