Spilling the Tea on the Galaxy Watch 8 and Buds Core
New leak suggests Galaxy Watch 8 series secures another certification, hinting at imminent release
It looks like we're staring down the barrel of a Galactic barrage of leaks, with the Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic series being the latest to hit the scene.
The gossip mill is churning with claims that these watches have received certification from the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (CMIIT), as alleged documents suggest that the devices bear model numbers SM-L3350 and SM-L5050. Previous whispers hint that these are tagged with the Galaxy Watch 8 (LTE) and Watch 8 Classic (LTE) monikers.
As the screenshots below indicate, our future wearables are purportedly set to boast eSIM technology, allowing them to connect with cellular networks sans a phone. If you've been eavesdropping on the rumor mill, you might have heard this tidbit already. The Galaxy Watch 8 is set to offer two sizes (40mm and 44mm), while the Watch 8 Classic is poised to kick it old school with a 46mm display. A swift peek at the CMIIT certificate reveals little else; it's safe to say we'll be seeing these bad boys together.
Thanks to a flurry of tips, we've got a whiff of what's brewing inside the fascinating glory box of these timepieces. Reports from South Korea surmise the larger Watch 8 will boast a 435mAh battery, while the Classic model is speculated to flaunt a 450mAh powerhouse. And lets not forget the chit-chat surrounding the possibility of the Exynos W1000 chipset under the hood—a familiar face in the Galaxy Watch world.
By and large, the 40mm standard Galaxy Watch 8 may not undergo a radical transformation; however, the Classy Classic is rumored to tempt fashion-forward wrist-wearers with a squircle case and a glowing 1.5-inch circular display. Intriguing CAD renders have recently hit the zeitgeist, amplifying the anticipation.
Meanwhile, over in the earbud world, word on the street is that Samsung's alleged new budget earbuds are back in the limelight. The Bluetooth SIG authority has given the green light—literally, on a piece of paper—to the device, with the model number SM-R410 and the brand title "Galaxy Buds Core." We've managed to score a sneak peek at how these earbuds will apparently shape up, along with revelations about their central specifications. Ripples in the rumor mill suggest thegie could sport a 100mAh battery in each earbud and a 500mAh charging case.
If you're itching for more intel on Samsung's highly anticipated wearables, check out our Ultimate Guide for all the details!
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The upcoming technology revolution promises wearables such as the Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic, boasting eSIM technology that allows them to connect with cellular networks without a phone. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Buds Core, another gadget in the pipeline, may sport a 100mAh battery in each earbud and a 500mAh charging case.
