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Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 review: Incrementally better than its predecessor...again

The Galaxy Watch 7 is a capable companion for Samsung phones with an accessible Health app, reliable activity tracking and zippy performance. But the AOD battery performance holds it back.

Back in 2023, Samsung introduced gesture controls to the Galaxy Watch through an update to One UI 5, but the feature, which started as an accessibility aid, didn't get much attention until Apple highlighted and expanded such functions with the release of the Series 9. While the Galaxy Watch 7 may look nearly identical to its predecessor, a couple of internal improvements and software additions (and yes, some AI stuff) make it an appealing companion for a Samsung phone. Samsung also seems to be steadily improving the Health app — I was especially excited about the beta Meditation and Mood-tracking features, and hope they make their way from the phone to the watch.

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