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Samsung forgot to mention one of the Galaxy Watch 9's biggest upgrades

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Samsung has extended software support for the new Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 to five major Wear OS upgrades, ensuring device longevity through the year 2031.

Key Points

  • Samsung announced the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 at the July 22 Galaxy Unpacked event in London.
  • The new smartwatches ship with One UI 9 based on Wear OS 7 out of the box.
  • Extended support is likely enabled by the new 3nm Snapdragon Wear Elite chipset, which offers 32% better performance.
  • The Galaxy Watch 9 starts at $380, while the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is priced at $700, with both launching August 7.
  • This policy surpasses the three-year update commitment currently offered by Google for its Pixel Watch lineup.

Why it Matters

This extended support cycle positions Samsung as a leader in smartwatch longevity, providing users with a more sustainable and cost-effective hardware investment. By guaranteeing updates through 2031, the company sets a new industry standard that challenges competitors to improve their own software lifecycle commitments.
Android Central Published by sanujb6@gmail.com (Sanuj Bhatia) , Sanuj Bhatia
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