It's almost time for new Galaxy Watches.
Some images that reportedly show the new Galaxy Watch 8 (40mm/44mm dial size), Watch 8 Classic (46mm), and Watch Ultra (47mm) have leaked ahead of the Samsung Unpacked event on Wednesday, where they're expected to be officially unveiled. The round body of the Watch and Watch Classic has notably been updated to the round watch face and squircle body design used by the Ultra, alongside other changes and specification upgrades. 1/5 Leaker Roland Quandt posted what appear to be marketing images of the Galaxy Watch 8... Image: Roland Quandt
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