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Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is official as Samsung’s most durable and feature-packed watch yet
Samsung has officially launched Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 at today’s Galaxy Unpacked event. However, the new-gen foldable smartphones are not the only highlight of the event, it also launches the all-new Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series which includes Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro.
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It’s worth mentioning that replacing the old ‘Classic’ model, the company has introduced the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro this year. With this, Samsung has also ditched the iconic physical rotating bezel.
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The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is the upper version of the Galaxy Watch 5 that comes with some additional features, a bit larger screen, a titanium body, a bigger battery, and of course, it is costlier. Let’s check out the complete specifications, pricing, and availability of the product below.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro specifications:
Display:
The size of the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is large and it is only available in 45mm. It features a 1.36-inch AMOLED display that offers a 450 x 450 pixels resolution and is made up of sapphire glass. So if you are someone whose hand suits a large watch, then you should definitely go for it.
Processor:
Samsung’s Exynos W920 processor powers the new wearable. This is the same chip that comes under the Galaxy Watch 4 series. On the Watch 5 Pro, this chipset is paired with 16GB of internal storage.
Battery:
The new smartwatch presents a significant change in battery life. It sports a 590mAh battery that is capable to last up to 80 hours on a single charge. Also, it supports 10W fast charging, which is a huge upgrade as the highest charging speed of the Galaxy watch was only 5W so far.
Software:
For the Galaxy Watch 5 series, the company has introduced a new feature-rich custom OS – Wear OS 3.5-based One UI Watch 4.5. It brings a bunch of new watch faces, a dual SIM feature, a new UI for the Contacts app, QWERTY layouts for the Samsung Keyboard, and much more.
Features:
The device comes with an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. It supports NFC connectivity, GPS, and the same BioActive sensor used in its predecessor, featuring ECG and heart-rate sensors, a blood pressure sensor, and a BIA sensor.
Besides this, the watch also comes with awaited temperature measurement sensor, improved sleep tracking with coaching, and three new Health features including Route Workout, Turn-by-Turn Directions, and TrackBack.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro availability and price:
Samsung is offering two color variants for the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro wearables including Black Titanium and Grey Titanium. Its price starts at $449 for the Bluetooth version and $499 for the LTE version.
The pre-orders are already up on the official Samsung website and the sale will begin on August 26.
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OpenAI eyes AI integration on Samsung phones like Apple Intelligence
Apple collaborated with OpenAI to power Apple Intelligence features. The ChatGPT maker continues to create obstacles for Google. In a recent move, OpenAI discussed a potential AI partnership with Samsung.
TheInformation (via Reuters) reported that OpenAI has recently discussed powering AI features on Samsung-made devices. It seems the ChatGPT-maker wishes an AI partnership with Samsung to expand its reach in multiple folds.
The company is considering developing a web browser to rival Google’s Chrome. OpenAI recently introduced its search engine called SearchGPT. It is available to limited users alongside internal testers and strategic partners.
Samsung x OpenAI
Samsung and Google’s close partnership doesn’t need any elaboration. The friendship isn’t limited to services, as both firms work across an ecosystem. However, it doesn’t stop Samsung from partnering with OpenAI in favor of better service.
As the AI phone market is growing rapidly, OpenAI may innovate further. Google doesn’t lag, but there’s still room for a potential alliance. Apple Intelligence-like features might be deployed on Galaxy phones after Samsung’s partnership.
OpenAI knows Samsung holds the command of the worldwide smartphone market. Expansion of its services will be quite broader than Apple if its partnership with Samsung pens down. For now, take this information as a grain of salt!
Apple x OpenAI
Apple leads the worldwide premium smartphone market. Google and Samsung introduced their AI phones in October 2023 and January 2024, respectively. It forced Apple to immediately enter the segment to normalize the innovation gap.
Google’s availing Gemini Nano AI model, but Apple joined hands with OpenAI. To create a difference, OpenAI powering some of the coolest AI features on recent iPhones. The move is to attract other vendors to adopt source AI from OpenAI.
Well, Apple still reportedly considering bringing Gemini AI on iPhones. The company believes that iPhone users should have different AI providers available. Hence, a multi-collaborative approach is also in the pipeline, at least from Apple’s end.
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Your Galaxy is safer than you think, Samsung reveals how
Samsung revealed its Project Infinity, which aims to make your Galaxy devices safer against cyber threats. Android is vulnerable due to its open-source nature, making regular security updates necessary for your Galaxy phone’s security.
Project Infinity of Samsung is a classified operation, working on safeguarding Galaxy devices and users around the clock for safer operations. Samsung Newsroom has recently published a blog post, revealing insights from specialist meetings.
Cyber Threat Intelligence
Samsung’s Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) taskforce is a reconnaissance unit within Project Infinity along with the Red (RED), Blue (BLUE), and Purple (PURPLE) Teams, which go beyond lab conditions to identify real-world dangers.
- RED and BLUE perform proactive attack and defense functions, seeking out vulnerabilities and taking measures against them.
- PURPLE is a special operations unit that acts as both a sword and shield for specific critical areas.
It’s worth noting that Samsung has deployed RED, BLUE, and PURPLE teams in various countries including Vietnam, Poland, Ukraine and Brazil. CTI is dedicated to identifying potential threats and stopping hackers from taking control of your device.
“Once we spot these kinds of threats, we collaborate with developers and operators to lock everything down for preventing attacks,” said Ranger, a CTI member.
Samsung Security Updates
Earlier this year, Samsung announced it to support flagship Galaxy devices for seven years. The new policy applies to all flagship Galaxy devices launched after the Galaxy S24 series. It’s the longest software support offered by any mobile brand.
These updates mean customers can safely use their phones for longer. As cyber threats become more common than you think, security updates are much more crucial to safeguard your Galaxy from any potential threat of vulnerability.
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Samsung Gaming Hub adds the biggest Xbox Game Pass titles
Owners of select Samsung Smart TVs, monitors, The Premiere 7 & 9 projectors, or The Freestyle 2nd Gen can stream Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Flight Simulator 2024 and hundreds of other games with Gaming Hub Xbox Game Pass.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Flight Simulator 2024 are two of the most popular games of 2024. Thanks to Samsung Gaming Hub, you don’t need to download any of the Xbox Game Pass titles, no meaning no storage required – just jump in and play.
The company has also built an engaging gameplay experience designed by fans, for fans through The Six, challenging players’ knowledge and providing another way to interact with the world of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
Notably, Samsung’s Gaming Hub is available on a variety of Samsung screens. It includes the AI-powered 2024 TV lineup, monitors, projectors, The Premiere, and The Freestyle 2nd Gen projector, offering instant access to console-free gaming.
Anyone with a Samsung Smart TV will be able to use their remote to jump in and play. This way, Gaming Hub provides a co-branded experience, giving Call of Duty fans another way to engage with the franchise they love.
For starters: The Six offers daily trivia where players can answer a series of six questions in competition with other players around the world. Correct answers with the fastest response time will achieve higher scores.