Samsung has announced two new smartwatches, the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, with AI features positioned as a key part of the update. The launch expands Samsung’s wearable lineup with a standard model and a more premium Ultra option.
One notable detail from the announcement is what is missing: there is no Classic model this year. That means buyers looking for a Classic-branded version will not see it in this release, as Samsung appears to be focusing on the main Galaxy Watch 9 and the Ultra 2 instead.
The mention of new AI features suggests Samsung is continuing to bring artificial intelligence tools deeper into its device ecosystem, including wearables. While the brief announcement does not outline every capability, AI is clearly being presented as one of the headline reasons to pay attention to the new watches.
For Samsung, the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 keep the spotlight on smartwatches as a major part of its hardware strategy. The latest reveal points to a simpler lineup this time around, centered on AI-driven upgrades and the absence of a Classic alternative.
