It’s been about 2 months since the Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic were made available, and having used the Classic edition nonstop for that amount of time, I can tell you: it’s rare for me to like a smartwatch this much. When the Pixel Watch 4 comes out, it will need to make some serious noise to top it.
After previously having connection woes with the Pixel 9 series, the Galaxy Watch 8 looks to be near-incompatible with the new Pixel 10 lineup. Google says it’s “looking into the pairing failures,” but a recent system update seems to have solved the issue.
As a long-time Galaxy Watch Classic fan, I’ve been sitting idly by for the past two years waiting to see what Samsung does for the next generation. The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic clearly brings Samsung into a new era of design, cementing what one previous model set up last year, and it’s for the better.
Getting the newest devices in and the latest version of Android on-device go hand-in-hand, but Samsung’s newest Galaxy watch 8 isn’t exactly ready to handle the latest beta version of Android.
The Galaxy Unpacked event ended with Samsung launching several new devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, and Galaxy Watch 8 series. Users are now reporting that their orders are shipping as we get closer to the end of the pre-order period.
Samsung stuck to its set pattern and released a Classic edition for the Galaxy Watch 8 series two years after the last model. But what’s actually different between the more traditional Watch 6 Classic and Samsung’s newest flagship? Does it come down to software alone, or is it worth it to make the jump a couple of generations?
If you’re interested in Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch 8 but need the price to be a tiny bit lower, you can score $150 off with our special links and the trade-in of any smartwatch, so long as it turns on.
The Galaxy Watch 8 series offers a lot, whether you think it looks fantastic or not. Samsung’s pre-order event has Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic trade-in values boosted for a limited time. Here are the big takeaways.
Since Samsung returned to making Wear OS watches, it’s hard to look past the Galaxy Watch series, and the Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic feel absolutely no different once again.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
The Galaxy Watch 8 shocked me, and it gives the Pixel Watch 4 a lot to live up to
It’s been about 2 months since the Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic were made available, and having used the Classic edition nonstop for that amount of time, I can tell you: it’s rare for me to like a smartwatch this much. When the Pixel Watch 4 comes out, it will need to make some serious noise to top it.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 10 can now connect to Galaxy Watch 8 following update [U]
After previously having connection woes with the Pixel 9 series, the Galaxy Watch 8 looks to be near-incompatible with the new Pixel 10 lineup. Google says it’s “looking into the pairing failures,” but a recent system update seems to have solved the issue.
Expand Expanding CloseReview: The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is a product of Samsung’s new era
As a long-time Galaxy Watch Classic fan, I’ve been sitting idly by for the past two years waiting to see what Samsung does for the next generation. The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic clearly brings Samsung into a new era of design, cementing what one previous model set up last year, and it’s for the better.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 QPR1 Beta 3 fixes Galaxy Watch connection woes [U]
Getting the newest devices in and the latest version of Android on-device go hand-in-hand, but Samsung’s newest Galaxy watch 8 isn’t exactly ready to handle the latest beta version of Android.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Fold 7 pre-orders are beginning to ship as last chance for discounts nears
The Galaxy Unpacked event ended with Samsung launching several new devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, and Galaxy Watch 8 series. Users are now reporting that their orders are shipping as we get closer to the end of the pre-order period.
Expand Expanding CloseIs the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic a meaningful upgrade over the Watch 6 Classic?
Samsung stuck to its set pattern and released a Classic edition for the Galaxy Watch 8 series two years after the last model. But what’s actually different between the more traditional Watch 6 Classic and Samsung’s newest flagship? Does it come down to software alone, or is it worth it to make the jump a couple of generations?
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic are $150 off with ‘any smartwatch’ trade
If you’re interested in Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch 8 but need the price to be a tiny bit lower, you can score $150 off with our special links and the trade-in of any smartwatch, so long as it turns on.
Expand Expanding CloseHere are the Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic boosted trade-in values
The Galaxy Watch 8 series offers a lot, whether you think it looks fantastic or not. Samsung’s pre-order event has Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic trade-in values boosted for a limited time. Here are the big takeaways.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Watch 8 and 8 Classic hands-on: Rugged in the right ways
Since Samsung returned to making Wear OS watches, it’s hard to look past the Galaxy Watch series, and the Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic feel absolutely no different once again.
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