Galaxy Watch Active 2 launch gets closer as demo models get certified

Last updated: July 26th, 2019 at 13:20 UTC+01:00

The demo models of the Milky way Scout Active ii that Samsung will use to testify its new smartwatch to the public at retail stores around the world accept been certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance, hinting at an imminent official launch. Model numbers SM-R820X, SM-R825X, SM-R830X, SM-R835X were certified on July 24 – the letter Ten commonly denotes a retail demo version of Samsung'south mobile devices, and that ways the Galaxy Scout Active two may be unveiled in the near hereafter.

And that shouldn't come as a surprise. Samsung will near likely unveil the Galaxy Watch Agile 2 alongside the Milky way Notation 10 at its Unpacked issue on August vii, which is less than two weeks away. In fact, the Galaxy Watch Active 2 models that will really go on sale were certified back in June, and then Samsung has been making preparations for some fourth dimension. And for more than proof that the watch is very close to a public debut, ane need only look at the real-life photos of the Watch Agile 2 that we leaked a couple of months ago and all the official-looking renders that have fabricated the rounds in the last few weeks.

Every bit we had revealed in our exclusive report, the Milky way Sentinel Active two volition come in two sizes: A 40mm version and a 44mm version. Both versions will have Wi-Fi and LTE-enabled variants. Samsung'due south intuitive rotating bezel bicycle will be replaced past a virtual bezel called Affect Bezel, and the scout will have multiple new health-related features. Those will include ECG and fall detection, although the onetime might not be ready at launch thank you to the approval information technology needs to get from the US Nutrient and Drug Assistants (FDA).