Samsung Gear S4, codenamed Galileo, development underway

Himanshu, 02 May 2018

New details related to the next Samsung Gear S series smartwatch have surfaced. The device is reportedly codenamed Galileo internally, and is being developed (LTE variants) in the US.

The Gear S4 will be available in two sizes, with Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile all carrying it.

Gear S3

As for what new it'd bring to the table, the report mentions improved internals as well as health and fitness features. There's likely to be more in-depth sleep tracking as well.

Earlier reports had suggested Q4 2018 launch for the wearable, which carries the model designation SM-R800. No information on pricing is available yet.

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Reader comments

Tang0 N0vember
04 May 2018
7X9

Ha. Why, you still wear your watch while taking a bath? How hard is it to leave the watch on the charging cradle for even 15 minutes during your morning prep? I actually gave my wife the Gear Sport because it had a smaller screen, and then ...

Anonymous
02 May 2018
7JN

The Gear S3 Frontier LTE was the worlds first Smartwatch with a built-in LTE radio, offering completely un-tethered data. I frequently enjoy going on hikes, white-water rafting, and other adventures while wearing my S3 and still have contact wit...

OmNom
02 May 2018
Q5T

I work in cellular and have a business on the side I run, having a "tumor" on my wrist let's me take phone calls while doing other tasks. So it's pretty useful, I'm a lot more productive and connected to clients with the watch than without I gu...