Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy 4 Classic launch: In a bid to take global tech giant Apple in wearable segment, Samsung has announced the launch of two new smartwatches - Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic - first smartwatches to feature the new Wear OS which is built jointly with Google and One UI Watch. The South Korean tech giant has also introduced the Galaxy Buds 2 with several new features. 

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Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic are available for pre-order in select markets starting on August 11, with retail availability starting August 27.Both watches showcase a sleek, iconic silhouette, with thinner cases than previous generations—and a variety of straps and customizable watch faces.

Galaxy Watch 4 will come in 40mm and 44mm, starting at $249.99 for Bluetooth versions and $299.99 for LTE models. The 40mm variant will be available in Black, Silver and Pink Gold, while the 44mm variant will be offered in Black, Silver and a sophisticated Green.

For those looking for a premium, timeless smartwatch design with our fan-favorite rotating bezel, Galaxy Watch 4 Classic will start at $349.99 for Bluetooth versions and $399.99 for LTE models and will be available in 42mm and 46mm variants in Black and Silver. A special rhodium-plated Galaxy Watch 4 Classic Thom Browne limited edition will be available in late September.

Galaxy Watch 4 is equipped with Samsung's groundbreaking BioActive Sensor. This new 3-in-1 sensor uses a single chip to precisely run three powerful health sensors -- Optical Heart Rate, Electrical Heart and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis — so users can monitor their blood pressure, detect an AFib irregular heartbeat, measure their blood oxygen level, and, for the first time, calculate their body composition.

"We have seen an incredible amount of growth for the Galaxy Watch series as consumers have discovered the health benefits and convenience of wearables.  We understand the path to wellness is different for everyone, so we built a robust suite of health and wellness features to give people a deeper and more helpful understanding of their overall fitness," said Dr TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics.

The all-new ‘Body Composition' measurement tool gives users a deeper understanding of their general health and fitness, with key measurements like skeletal muscle, basal metabolic rate, body water and body fat percentage. The user can easily check body composition from the wrist with just two fingers. In about 15 seconds, your watch's sensor will capture 2,400 data points.

Some of the new features like BP monitoring will be available in select markets to begin with. Galaxy Watch 4 series boasts the first 5nm processor in a Galaxy Watch -- with 20 per cent faster CPU and 50 per cent more RAM, and a GPU 10 times faster than the previous generation, said the company.

"We also upped the resolution on the display, up to 450 x 450 pixels, so visuals are crisper and more distinctive. And with an impressive 16GB of memory, you'll have enough storage to download and store," Samsung informed.

The user can have up to 40 hours of battery life, and 30 minutes of charging can provide up to 10 hours of battery. Samsung also unveiled Galaxy Buds2, designed for a comfortable fit made to be worn all day, and provide premium sound quality. Galaxy Bud2 will retail for $149.99.