Samsung Is Giving the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 Five Years of Updates
Samsung says the watches will get five major Wear OS upgrades and five years of security patches, matching longer Android support timelines.
- On Wednesday, July 22, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 during its Galaxy Unpacked event, announcing a 5-year support commitment for Wear OS updates.
- This policy extends the previous 4-year support cycle, positioning Samsung's latest wearables ahead of competitors like the Google Pixel Watch, which currently receives 3 years of updates.
- Pricing for the Watch 9 starts at $379, while the rugged Watch Ultra 2 features an 800 mAh battery, a 5,000-nit display, and a titanium casing.
- Launching August 7, these devices will ship with Wear OS 7 and Samsung's One UI 9 Watch, ensuring software longevity through 2031.
- New AI-powered health tracking features aim to keep users engaged with the Samsung ecosystem for the long term, signaling the company's commitment to sustained device value.
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