Galaxy Watch 8: Leaks Point to Squircle Design, Quick Button, and More!
Get ready for a potential shake-up in the smartwatch world! The upcoming Galaxy Watch 8 is generating buzz, and recent leaks suggest Samsung might be ditching its traditional circular design for a bold new "squircle" shape. But that's not all – an APK teardown has revealed other exciting features potentially heading to the next-gen wearable.
The information comes from a leaked One UI 8 Watch firmware, giving us a peek at what Samsung has been cooking up. Codenames "fresh8" and "wise8" are now associated with the Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, respectively.
According to the teardown from Android Authority, the Galaxy Watch 8 could arrive in two sizes (S and L), both sporting this new rounded square (squircle) look. The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic might also adopt this shape, potentially in a single size. Could this be Samsung taking design cues from its robust Galaxy Watch Ultra?
Speaking of the Ultra, the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic may inherit another fan-favorite feature: a Quick Button. Animation files hint at subtle design differences between the models, including varying bezel sizes. However, it remains unknown if the Watch 8 Classic will retain the signature rotating bezel.
Beyond the design changes, code snippets also indicate that the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic might boast enhanced vibration patterns, mirroring the satisfying haptics of the Galaxy Watch Ultra. And if that wasn't enough, Samsung's Now Bar, already a part of One UI 7 on Android 15, appears to be making its way to Galaxy Watches with the One UI 8 Watch update. This intuitive feature will surface contextual data directly on the watch face, providing convenient access to relevant information at a glance.
Adding fuel to the fire, the Galaxy Watch 8 recently appeared at the FCC under model number SM-L335U (and SM-L335F). While the listing doesn't explicitly name it the "Galaxy Watch 8," it's described as a "Smart Wearable" with WiFi, Bluetooth, and NFC. The FCC has confirmed LTE, 2.4 and 5GHz WiFi, NFC, and Bluetooth 5.3, with signs pointing toward 10W charging.
What do you think about the potential squircle design and the rumored features of the Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic? Will these changes be enough to sway you to upgrade? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
