Samsung reveals new Watch6 Series and stunning Galaxy Tab S9 tablet range

Samsung has unveiled the new Galaxy Watch6 and Watch6 Classic which have an updated design and improved health features and the powerful Tab S9 tablet series that manages an IP68 and compatibility with S Pen.

They were both launched at the Samsung Galaxy unpacked event in Seoul alongside new foldable smartphones the Galaxy Z Flip5 the Galaxy Z Fold5.

The new Galaxy6 Watch and Galaxy Watch6 Classic have a slimmer bezel and a brighter more vibrant display.

Meanwhile the Galaxy Tab S9 tablet series is available in generous sizes including 14.6-inch, 12.4-inch and 11-inch.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Watch6 Classic will be available on August 18 and will be priced from $549.

The Samsung Tab S9 Tablet series will also go on sale on August 18 and is priced from $1,299.

SAMSUNG GALAXY WATCH6, GALAXY WATCH6 CLASSIC

The design of the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Watch6 Classic has been refined with an impressive design that can fit seamlessly into your life.

The changes include a larger display, slimmer bezels and a host of new watch faces.

“We know that Australians are seeking out premium, personalised experiences, and 88% have picked smartwatches as a key item to drive self-motivation,” says Garry McGregor, Vice President, Mobile eXperience, Samsung Electronics Australia.

“Our Galaxy Watch6 series, including fan favourite Galaxy Watch6 Classic, supports consumers’ holistic health journey by offering personalised fitness goals and additional health insights, powered by an upgraded processor and memory in a sleek and stylish wearable design.”

The Watch6 Series has a 20 per cent larger display which means you can fit more text and information on the screen including a larger keyboard.

The high resolution display is capable of a peak brightness of 2000 nits and offers an always on display brightness adjustment feature

On the health side, customers will be able to gather meaningful insights around the clock to help them increase their health and wellbeing.

The focus this year is on helping customers enjoy better sleep by giving them a daily score and helping them build better habits and a more sleep friendly environment.

The Sleep Score is determined by a number of factors including total sleep time, sleep cycle and awake time.

Use of more individualised information gives users the chance to learn about their sleep each day.

On the sleep coaching side, users can receive tailored instructions and tips along with reminders with it’s time to go to bed.

Sleep Mode also looks at your watch and phone to mute notifications and dim screens when you’re getting ready to go to sleep.

On the fitness side, the Body Composition feature can look at key measurements like skeletal muscle, basal metabolic rate, body water and body fat percentage and provide a snapshot of your body and fitness level before offering a tailored approach to set your personal fitness goals.

A new fitness feature is the Personalised Heart Rate Zone which can offer five optical running intensity levels to keep up with your goals whether it’s burning fat while increasing your fitness.

The new Samsung watches can also measure your blood pressure and have electrocardiogram monitoring and offer an alert if you have an unusually high or low heart rate.

Fall detection is also incorporated in the Watch6 and Watch6 Classic which can alert an emergency number or a pre-selected contact in the event of a fall.

SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S9 TABLETS.

The new Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 is samsung’s way of shaking up the premium tablet market by setting new standards for Immersive Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays.

The Galaxy Tab S9 is 11-inch, the Galaxy Tab S 9+ is 12.4-inch and the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is a huge 14.6-inches.

“We are seeing a shift in the mobile tech market. While growth of the tablet market at large has slowed, there is a clear demand for premium devices,” says Garry McGregor, Vice President, Mobile eXperience, Samsung Electronics Australia.

“The Tab S9 Series has been designed to set the new standard for premium tablet experiences by enhancing how our customers currently use tablets, as well as providing them the tools to be creative and productive wherever the urge may strike.”

The quality of the Dynamic AMOLED 2X display provides an excellent entertainment experience thanks to scene-by-scene and frame-by-frame tone optimization thanks to HDR 10+.

And the 16:10 aspect ratio is perfect so you can watch movies and TV shows how they were meant to be enjoyed.

The tablets screens have a Dynamic Refresh Rate between 60Hz and 120Hz to give you a smoother performance as well as optimising battery efficiency.

The Eye Comfort feature can help you reduce eye strain by reducing more than 70 per cent of blue light.

On the audio side, the quad speakers powered by AKG and Dolby Atmos are 20 per cent larger to deliver a true cinematic sound experience.

The tablets are powered by the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy, the same processor that power’s Samsung’s latest flagship smartphones.

And if you’re into your games, streaming or video editing, the new Galaxy tablet has an Advanced Vapour Chamber technology to keep things cool while you’re enjoying your content.

The Galaxy Tab S9 is also compatible with Samsung’s popular Galaxy S Pen which offers a true pen on paper experience.

Both the tablet and the S Pen are now IP68 rated for water and dust resistance so you can take it anywhere you get inspired.

* Stephen Fenech travelled to Seoul as a guest of Samsung