Market trends are curious. In general, we have always gotten used to the round shape of watches. However, little by little things have been changing, especially for Apple with its Apple Watch. That said, many people are already used to a square format. Samsung, which is always attentive to everything, has already realized that this is a good idea. So it's very likely that the next Galaxy Watch you get your hands on will be very different. This is because it will follow Apple's trend. In other words, it will have a square Galaxy Watch.
The square Galaxy Watch is coming: inspiration from the Apple Watch?
Recent information from the well-known website SamMobile suggests that Samsung may be considering a design change for its popular Galaxy Watch range. In practice, this is not big news for the Korean giant. This is because it will return to the design that was already present in the Galaxy Gear, Gear 2 and Gear Live. However, the big difference is that nowadays this format is very popular.
For the past eight years, Samsung has favored a circular design with a rotating bezel. A feature first introduced with the Gear S2 and maintained in subsequent iterations. While details remain scarce, reports indicate that Samsung is “enthusiastically” considering a return to the square format.
This potential change presents an interesting challenge for Samsung. While the circular design has become synonymous with the Galaxy Watch brand, a return to the square format could offer advantages in terms of screen optimization and user interface design. Especially for features that benefit from a larger screen area.
However, the successful execution of this change will be crucial. Samsung should carefully consider how to transition users accustomed to the circular format and its features. Potentially through software adaptations optimized for the new square screen. The report also leaves the timeline unclear, with the possibility of the square design being introduced with the upcoming Galaxy Watch 7 or potentially reserved for a later release like the Galaxy Watch 8 in 2025.