By Jon Fingas, Engadget
Samsung isn't done refreshing its smartwatches just because the Galaxy Watch is on shelves, although its next update might be contentious. A 91mobilessource
claims to have an image of the Galaxy Sport (just a tentative name),
and its most telling change is what isn't there -- namely, the rotating
bezel you've seen on Samsung wristwear for years. It's not clear how
you'd control the watch beyond the touchscreen and the usual buttons,
although this doesn't rule out a tweaked on-screen interface or
capacitive touch on the case.
If the rendered image is accurate,
you will get a slicker device in return for the change in control
scheme. The watch would be sleeker and posher-looking (though still very
much a fitness watch), with a brushed-metal finish and a matching
silicone strap. It's likely to have familiar innards, including GPS, a
heart rate sensor and NFC for Samsung Pay.
You might not have to
wait long to see the Galaxy Sport. The FCC and other regulators have
already cleared the device, and Samsung is poised to hold its first
Unpacked event of the year on February 20th. There's a real possibility you can pick up this fitness watch alongside a Galaxy S10 as winter comes to a close.
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