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North Wales Live
7 days ago
- Business
- North Wales Live
Samsung shoppers rush for 30p a day Galaxy Watch7 deal
Samsung is having a busy period, launching a new range of folding phones this summer, as well as introducing the Watch8 to its smartwatch line-up. However, the release of the new watch has led to a price drop for last year's model, the Galaxy Watch7, which remains highly competitive in 2025. The Watch7 can be purchased directly from Argos starting at £239, but there's an opportunity to acquire the watch for pennies per day if bought through Sky. The website offers the 40mm version of the Galaxy Watch7 for a monthly fee of £9. This deal is based on a 36-month contract, meaning customers will pay a £95 premium compared to buying the watch outright. However, the contract carries a 0% interest rate with no hidden mid-contract price increases. Samsung markets this smartwatch more as a fitness and wellness companion than a traditional smartwatch. While it still displays time and phone notifications, it also provides comprehensive activity and biometric tracking. Runners and cyclists will value the improved dual GPS system for more precise tracking during outdoor activities - perfect for uploading to Strava or Komoot. The included heart rate sensor, ECG, and blood pressure monitor all contribute to daily health and fitness monitoring, reports the Manchester Evening News. Samsung has also developed an algorithm that utilises data to provide users with an 'energy score'. By analysing heart rate and sleep data, it can give owners a rough idea of how energised they might feel on any given day, aiding them in deciding whether to go for that run or not. If you're not so bothered about all the additional health tracking features and just want a basic smartwatch, the Nothing Watch Pro 3 might be up your street. It's available at Amazon for £99. Alternatively, some shoppers swear by the Amazfit Active 2, which has plenty of the same fitness tracking features for a smaller price tag. It's on sale at Amazon for £109.90 instead of the usual £129.90. Reviews for the Galaxy Watch7 are beginning to flood in on Amazon, with the device earning a 4.3-star rating so far. One customer titled their review 'best smart watch on the market at the moment', as they said: "Value for money, it's a no-brainer, especially if you find it at a discounted price." Another customer wrote: "Great piece of kit. I've previously owned many watches, including Apple watches. I have to say this is the best of the lot. It works great as a health tracker, too. I love the health app, too." Meanwhile, a third user added: "The strap is really comfortable and big enough for a large-wristed chap like myself." However, some purchasers say the timepiece is hampered by disappointing battery performance. They said: "So far it's been a good watch. Light, stylish and with all the features you can expect from a modern smartwatch. "But as I mentioned, the battery life lasting 2 days is just rubbish, so fed up with the charging hassle," reads one review. Another agrees, stating: "It is not so much the battery drain which is the issue for me as I can squeeze 2 days use out of it (with a lot of the features switched off). The major issue I have is the time it takes to recharge. "My watch was at 37% this morning, when I put it on the charger, it told me that it was going to take over 1 hour and 30 minutes to fully charge. No use for me."
Daily Mirror
31-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Shoppers can claim a brand new Samsung Galaxy Watch for 30p a day thanks to Sky
One of Samsung's latest smartwatch models, the Watch7, would normally cost £239 - but Sky is offering the chance to get a brand new one for pennies per day Samsung is in the throes of a busy period, having launched a fresh range of folding phones this summer, along with a new addition to its smart watch collection - the Watch8. However, the launch of the new timepiece has caused a drop in the price of last year's model, with the Galaxy Watch7 still performing admirably in 2025. You can bag the Watch7 for as little as £239 if you purchase directly from Samsung or Argos, but there's a way to get the watch for mere pennies per day if bought through Sky. Pop over to their website and customers can find the 40mm version of the Galaxy Watch7 for £9 per month. This offer is based on a 36-month contract, which does mean that customers will end up paying a £95 premium over buying the watch outright. However, the contract comes with a 0% interest rate and no sneaky mid-contract price increases. Samsung markets this smart watch more as a fitness and wellness mate than a traditional smart watch. Of course, it can still tell the time and display notifications from your phone, but it also offers comprehensive activity and biometric tracking. Runners and cyclists will value the watch's enhanced dual GPS system that provides more precise tracking while on the move - perfect for uploading to Strava or Komoot. An included heart rate sensor, ECG, and blood pressure monitor all contribute to monitoring your body, helping you maintain daily fitness and health, reports the Manchester Evening News. Samsung has also developed an algorithm that compiles data to provide users with an 'energy score'. Utilising heart rate and sleep data, it can inform you roughly how energised you might be feeling during any given day, helping you make informed decisions about whether to go for that run or not. If you're not so fussed about all the additional health tracking features and just want a basic smart watch, the Nothing Watch Pro 3 might be up your street. It's available at Amazon for £99. Alternatively, some shoppers swear by the Amazfit Active 2, which has plenty of the same fitness tracking features for a smaller price tag. It's on sale at Amazon for £109.90 instead of the usual £129.90. Reviews of the Galaxy Watch7 are starting to flood in at Amazon with it receiving a 4.3 star rating so far. One shopper titles their review as 'best smart watch on the market at the moment', elaborating with: "Value for money it's a no brainer especially if you find it on a discounted price." Another shopper writes: " Great piece of kit. I've previously owned many watches, including apple watches. Have to say this is the best of the lot... works great as a health tracker too. Love the health app too." Meanwhile, a third wearer adds: "The strap is really comfortable and is big enough for a large wristed chap like myself." However, some purchasers claim the timepiece is undermined by disappointing battery performance. "So far it's been a good watch. Light, stylish and with all the features you can expect from a modern smartwatch. But as I mentioned on the title, the battery life lasting 2 days is just rubbish, so fed up with the charging hassle," reads one review. Another agrees, stating: "It is not so much the battery drain which is the issue for me as I can squeeze 2 days use out of it (with a lot of the features switched off). The major issue I have is the time it takes to re-charge. My watch was at 37% this morning, when I put it on the charger it told me that it was going to take over 1 hour and 30 minutes to fully charge. No use for me."
BBC News
13-07-2025
- BBC News
Jersey Tidal Trail aims to lure visitors to island
A trail inspired by the South West Coast Path in England and Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way has been launched in Jersey Tidal Trail aimed "to showcase the island's stunning coastline, rich heritage and unique tidal landscape", said Visit trail, encircles the island and spans more than 48 miles (77km), includes "magnificent castles, secret bunkers and ancient headlands", the organisation hoped the trail encouraged repeat visits to the island and boosted spending at shops, hotels and attractions along the route. Visit Jersey said the trail was broken up into sections with four difficulty ratings - easy, moderate, challenging and expert - and there was no official start or end recommended walking in a clockwise direction to follow wayfinding guides more route is available on hiking apps Komoot and Strava.
Forbes
22-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Garmin Connect+ Gets New Trails Feature, Its Best Idea Yet?
Garmin update visual Garmin Garmin has announced the first major expansion of Connect+, with what is probably one of its most useful features yet, Garmin Trails. Garmin's Connect already lets you create routes to send to compatible watches for offline navigation. Garmin Trails offers suggestions for routes, based on where you point the map view. And you need a paid subscription to use it fully. This is not dissimilar to what's on offer in other popular platforms, Komoot and AllTrails perhaps most notably. While Garmin's existing free-to-use route planning can already choose the hiking/running/cycling line based on the most popular roads and trails, Garmin Trails provides extra options. For example, you can choose routes based on there being waterfalls or forests. And you have greater control over the difficulty of the route, how long it's likely to take and the total ascent or descent. Or if it's dog friendly. It's a terrific idea for a new feature in theory, and once again it is of course a shame it's locked behind a paywall. However, DC Rainmaker has had an early preview of the platform, and his experience suggests Garmin Trails still needs plenty of work. He found many spots were bereft of routes, and that some of the ones he found make no logistical sense. Even in areas where there are some great bike routes. This highlights the strength of a long-extant platform like Komoot. It has gained a sense of richness over time, through user reviews, photos and comments on routes, which are also user-made. While Garmin Connect has an absolutely massive audience, it doesn't have this built-up content to fuel Garmin Trails. And judging by thematic bent of Connect+, it seems reasonable to assume the current routes are AI-derived using mapping and popularity information the platform already has access to. Garmin says the routes will be accompanied by the 'latest community reviews with photos and descriptions.' But you understandably are not going to get many of those on day one. One piece of good news is Garmin Trails isn't solely behind a Connect+ Paywall. It's also part of Outdoor Maps+, an older membership that costs $49.99 a year (to Connect+'s $69.99). Garmin Trails may be excellent one day, but you may need patience to get there. Garmin is also, as it has done in the past, trialling something else with the Venu series. Venu 3 owners will have the option of paying for access to features that would usually be restricted to the golf-focused Garmin Approach series, through a Garmin Golf membership. They include full CourseView course maps, and the PlaysLike stat, among other features. This moderates distance stats based on how the terrain changes the ball's behaviour. Garmin Golf costs $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year. I'm not much of a golfer, but this Garmin Venu 3 seems like a pure positive move considering the Garmin Golf sub already existed. And since the launch of the Vivoactive 6, which is cheaper but has better features in some areas, the Garmin Venu 3 has been begging for a boost like this to stay relevant.
