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Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Series: Ultra-comfortable companion around the clock – from sleep to exercise

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Ny design med ökad komfort

Galaxy Watch8-serien är tunnare med Dynamic Lug-system för bättre passform och tillförlitliga mätvärden.

Förbättrad sömnanalys

Nya funktioner som Bedtime Guidance och Vascular Load ger djupare insikter om sömn och välmående.

Individuell träningsmotivation

Running Coach och Together-funktionen ger personliga träningsprogram och social motivation.

Smartare användning med Wear OS 6

Galaxy Watch8-serien introducerar Wear OS 6 och Google Gemini för röststyrning och förbättrat gränssnitt.

Samsung launches today Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch8 Classic [1]Both models feature an updated design with soft, rounded shapes – a design language that was previously unique to the Ultra model but now characterizes the entire new Galaxy Watch8 series. These are also Samsung's thinnest watches yet [2].

The Galaxy Watch8 series aims to meet the needs of different users, regardless of lifestyle or activity level. Designed to be a 24/7 companion, the series offers a range of personalized wellness features.

Med Galaxy Watch8-serien vill vi ge människor ett verktyg som anpassar sig efter dig och dina behov, inte tvärtom.

– With the Galaxy Watch8 series, we want to give people a tools that customize follows you and your needs, not the other way around. The watch is there throughout the day, whether you want to find balance in your everyday life, understand and improve your sleep or just need a little extra motivation for your workout. We know that no two days are the same and that everyone has their own challenges and ways of living. For us, it's about giving more people the opportunity to live their own way and feel good about it, says Anders Elmby, MX Director at Samsung Electronics.

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New design with top performance and increased comfort

The Galaxy Watch8 Series combines advanced technology for high performance and better accuracy for various metrics. It features a new design that makes the watch both thinner and more comfortable to wear. With a more efficient mounting system and a redesigned internal design, the thickness has been reduced by 11 percent compared to previous models. The Dynamic Lug system, which improves the strap attachment, allows the watch to follow the movements of the wrist in a natural way, providing a better fit, increased comfort2 and more reliable metrics.

The display is up to 50 percent brighter than before2, now reaching 3,000 nits, making it easy to read even in bright sunlight. Dual-frequency GPS gives you more accurate location data. The new 3nm processor delivers faster, more power-efficient performance, and the advanced BioActive sensor enables deeper, more reliable analyses of your well-being. The battery also gets longer.2.

Motivation for better habits

A good night's sleep is often crucial for recovery. Therefore, continue Samsung to develop their sleep functions with personalized tips and advice to help the user achieve better sleep quality. Among the new features is also the possibility of receiving early indications of signs that may indicate sleep apnea.

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Bedtime Guidance [3] analyzes your circadian rhythm and suggests the best time to go to bed, so you can wake up more rested. Vascular Load [4]is a measurement method that shows how blood vessels are strained during sleep. In addition to insights about sleep, you also get information about stress and physical activity, giving you a better overview of your well-being.

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The Galaxy Watch8 series is also the first to feature Antioxidant Index [5]in a smartwatch. It allows you to quickly measure the levels of carotenoids in your body – antioxidants found naturally in fruits and vegetables – and provides additional information and insights about your lifestyle and well-being.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced runner, you'll get personalized training analytics with the Galaxy Watch8 series. Running Coach [6]assesses your level on a scale of 1 to 10 and creates a personalized training program with guidance and encouragement in real time. With The Together feature, which now supports running, you can challenge friends and family to make training more fun and keep you motivated.

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At high stress levels you get a High Stress Alert. A reminder that you may need to breathe and you can take a break. With Mindfulness Tracker, you can easily record your mood and get breathing exercises for quick recovery, right on your wrist.

In addition, the AI function provides Energy Score [7]a quick overview of both physical and mental energy. This way you can plan your day for better balance.

The Galaxy Watch8 series also includes several new features in the Samsung Health app [8] which gives you quick and motivating feedback about sleep, diet and exercise.

Smarter use with Wear OS 6 and Gemini

The Galaxy Watch8 series is the first smartwatch to ship with Wear OS 6 and Google Gemini [9]. You can control the watch with your voice, for example by saying “Start a circuit workout with a goal of burning 300 calories” or “Start a 20-minute run.” The workout will then automatically start in Samsung Health.

The new user interface One UI 8 Watch is tailored to the watch's format and makes it easy to find important features. Multi-Info Tiles provide an overview of health, weather and calendar. The Now Bar and new notifications help you quickly see what matters most, right on the screen.

For all lifestyles

Galaxy Watch8, Galaxy Watch8 Classic and Galaxy Watch Ultra are available for pre-order in select markets starting July 9th [10]and will be available at selected retailers in Sweden later in July.

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Galaxy Watch8 is available in sizes 40 and 44 mm and is offered in the colors Graphite and Silver. Recommended price is from SEK 4,290 for 40 mm and from SEK 4,590 for 44 mm.

Galaxy Watch8 Classic, with rotating case and quick button, is available in 46 mm size, in black and white, and is sold at a recommended price from 5,890 SEK.

Both models can be combined with different bracelets to suit your style. [11]

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is Samsung's most advanced and durable watch yet, with the longest battery life in the series. Available in four titanium colors, including the new Titanium Blue, the Ultra has a recommended price of SEK 8,490.

If you want a discreet and convenient solution to track your well-being, there's the Galaxy Ring. It continuously measures various values and has up to seven days of battery life. The Galaxy Ring is available in Titanium Black, Titanium Silver and Titanium Gold and in sizes 5 to 15.

Learn more about Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Ring at www.samsungmobilepress.com, news.samsung.com/global, www.samsung.com/galaxy-watch or www.samsung.com/galaxy-ring

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Vad är huvudnyheterna i Galaxy Watch8-serien?

Tunnare design, bättre komfort och avancerade wellnessfunktioner.

Hur hjälper klockan till med sömn?

Med personlig sömnanalys, Bedtime Guidance och tecken på sömnapné.

Vilka träningsfunktioner finns i serien?

Running Coach med personlig nivåbedömning och sociala utmaningar.

Vilket operativsystem används i Galaxy Watch8?

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