Overview
- On Samsung Canada's site, the 'Galaxy Watch 9 range' appeared on update and trade‑in pages, a slip first flagged by SammyGuru and echoed by tech outlets.
- The placement on a trade‑in eligibility list points to launch prep because Samsung usually keeps brand‑new models off trade‑in programs at release.
- Separate traces tie model SM‑L345U to the watch after entries surfaced in the GSMA IMEI database in February and on a test server in March.
- Unconfirmed leaks point to a Snapdragon Wear Elite chip with possible 5G, Bluetooth 5.3, and ultra‑wideband, which enables precise location and digital key features.
- Reports suggest a July 25 Unpacked event in London could host the reveal, though Samsung has not announced the date or the device.