Samsung to launch three new Galaxy Watch models this summer

Evidence uncovered in a recent Wear OS software update suggests Samsung is preparing to launch three new smartwatch models this summer, potentially including a Galaxy Watch 9 Classic that would break the company's recent pattern of alternating releases. The findings point to an upcoming Galaxy Watch 9, Galaxy Watch 9 Classic, and a Galaxy Watch Ultra 2.

Analysis of the code revealed three new device codenames: "fresh9," "wise9," and "projectv2." These align with the codenames used for last year's models, where "fresh8" corresponded to the Galaxy Watch 8 and "wise8" to the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic. The previous Galaxy Watch Ultra was internally known as "projectx2," making "projectv2" a logical designation for an updated Ultra model. The appearance of these references within Google's software, rather than a Samsung app, is seen by observers as an indicator that Samsung's plans for the launch are finalized.

This development contradicts expectations based on Samsung's recent release cadence, which has typically alternated between including and omitting a Classic model each year. Following that pattern, a Galaxy Watch 9 Classic would not have been anticipated. The code suggests...