Typically, when consumers hear about a new product before an official announcement, it’s because of a rumor or leak. This time, Samsung decided to preannounce a new “premium” smartwatch in addition to its upcoming Galaxy Ring wearable, tucking the news into its quarterly earnings report for investors.
The Korean tech giant said Tuesday that it’s planning to expand its artificial intelligence efforts, called Galaxy AI, to include “new flagship products,” including the Galaxy Ring. The company added that for smartwatches, it hopes to “meet demand for upgrades through the launch of new premium models.”
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Samsung representatives didn’t respond to a request for further comment. The company is widely expected to hold a product announcement event in July, during which it will reportedly…