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It's the end of an era as the Galaxy Watch 8 doesn't support quick-release bands anymore


Samsung quietly removed backwards compatibility for older Galaxy Watch bands.

(Image credit: Android Central)Join Namerah Saud Fatmi as she explores the cool, quirky, and sometimes downright odd world of smartphone accessories, gadgets, and other nerdy toys every week. (Image credit: Michael Hicks / Android Central)You could easily use a nice Amazfit band on your Galaxy Watch or vice versa. If you don't mind this change, it's a thing of beauty with powerful specs, intuitive software, and comprehensive fitness and health tracking features baked in.

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