In a surprising turn of events, a prototype unit of the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic has surfaced on eBay, providing what appears to be the first real-world confirmation of the much-discussed "squircle" design. The term "squircle" – a hybrid of square and circle – has been floating in tech circles for months, and now it seems Samsung is indeed taking a bold step away from its traditional circular watch face design.
This development marks a significant moment in the evolution of Samsung's wearables, suggesting not just a cosmetic shift but a broader rethinking of the Galaxy Watch’s usability, ergonomics, and software optimization. In this in-depth breakdown, we’ll explore everything we know so far about the Galaxy Watch8 Classic, the implications of the squircle form factor, the leak’s origin, what the eBay listing reveals, how it compares to past Galaxy Watch models, and what this could mean for the smartwatch market as a whole.
📦 1. The Leak: How the Ga...
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