Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 Enters Testing for Summer Launch

Samsung has advanced to the testing phase for its next-generation smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch 9, according to recent firmware discoveries on the company's internal servers. The development signals that the device is on track for a summer launch, potentially in July, alongside upcoming foldable smartphones.

A firmware file for an unannounced device with model number SML345U appeared on a U.S.-based Samsung test server, as spotted by leaker Mohammed Khatri. Previous reports have linked this model number to the Galaxy Watch 9, indicating that the smartwatch has completed its core development and is now undergoing software refinement to address any final issues. This milestone typically precedes a release within a few months, aligning with Samsung's annual cycle for wearables.

The Galaxy Watch 9 is expected to maintain the sizing options of its predecessor, the Galaxy Watch 8, with 40-millimeter and 44-millimeter variants. Leaks suggest the larger 44-millimeter model will feature a 435 milliampere-hour rated battery capacity, matching the typical capacity of the Galaxy Watch 8's equivalent size. While this represents no major increase in physical battery size, improvements could...